KSERC Drafts Multi-Year Tariff Regulations for Energy Storage Systems in Kerala, 2026

Karnataka Targets 66 GW Power Capacity by 2030; Clean Energy, Pumped Storage, Solar Park Expansion

Karnataka has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to scale its installed power capacity from 39 GW to 66 GW by 2030, with a strong focus on clean energy. The plan includes pumped storage, battery storage, solar park expansion, and significant private investment. This is crucial for students as it links to India's renewable energy targets, energy security, and state-specific schemes like PM-KUSUM.

AP-Australia Sign 4 MoUs: CoE for Solar Manufacturing at IIT-Tirupati, Inclusive Education, Skill Development

Andhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs covering clean energy (CoE for Solar Manufacturing at IIT-Tirupati), inclusive education for neurodiverse students, student mental health, and vocational skill development. This signals deepening state-level international cooperation in education and renewable energy, a trend examinable in both Prelims (facts on MoUs, institutions) and Mains (bilateral relations, energy transition, education reforms).

Adani Power's ₹48,000 Cr 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Plant Launched in Assam

Assam CM launched Adani Power's 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal plant at Chapar, Dhubri. The ₹48,000 cr project is the largest in northeast and uses advanced technology. It follows eviction of migrant Muslims after BTC couldn't provide land in Kokrajhar.

Google's $15B AI Data Centre: AP's Agrivoltaics Model for Farmers' Income & Energy Security

Google commits $15 billion to build Asia's largest AI data centre (1 GW) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, requiring 24 GWh daily. To avoid power conflicts with agriculture, the article proposes an agrivoltaics model where farmers co-own solar farms on their land, supplying clean energy to the data centre via the state's new Deemed Distribution Licence (DDL). This model can multiply farmer incomes 8-10 times and secure social licence for the project.

Private Players Seek Green Energy Status for Nuclear Power; 100 GWe, $228 Bn Target by 2047

Private players are pushing for nuclear power to be classified as 'green energy' to unlock green bonds, green loans, and blended finance. NITI Aayog is reviewing existing green finance frameworks (MoF, RBI, SEBI) to include nuclear energy. India targets 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047, requiring $228 billion investment.

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese TiO2: DGTR Final Findings (Aug 3, 2026) - Centre Assures KMML, TTPL

The Centre has assured Kerala of imposing anti-dumping duty on Chinese titanium dioxide following DGTR's final findings. This protects PSUs like KMML and TTPL from low-cost imports. Key for Prelims: DGTR process, anti-dumping mechanism, and dates.

7th ESA Draft Notification: 9,993.7 sq km in 131 Kerala Villages Under Western Ghats Regulation

The 7th draft ESA notification for Kerala's Western Ghats has triggered protests from settlers and farmers who fear displacement and land-use restrictions. The notification covers 9,993.7 sq km across 131 villages, but the state government wants it reduced to 8,590.69 sq km excluding human habitations. This is a decade-old conflict between ecological conservation and livelihood rights, with implications for UPSC GS3 (Environment) and GS2 (Federalism, Governance).

Kerala Govt Launches ₹15 Crore Disaster Resilience Programme; Model for Entire Country

Kerala has announced a comprehensive long-term disaster resilience programme with a ₹15 crore budget, integrating tech-incentive weather forecasts, early warning systems, AI-driven dam management, and river desiltation. This initiative, announced in the state's Revised Budget 2026-27, aims to serve as a model for the entire country, addressing lessons from devastating floods and landslides.