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Business

IEW 2026 Wraps Up in Goa with Awards for Clean Energy and Technology Excellence

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Goa, January 30, 2026:
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 concluded in Goa, celebrating innovators, startups, and leaders driving India’s energy transition. The four-day event, held from January 27 to 30, brought together policymakers, investors, and industry executives to discuss solutions for a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future.


Startups Take Centre Stage

The AVINYA Energy Startup Challenge highlighted emerging Indian companies delivering technology-driven solutions:

Winner: Minimines Cleantech Solutions – for low-carbon recovery of high-value materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.

1st Runner-Up: Ossus Biorenewables – for converting industrial wastewater into green hydrogen.
2nd Runner-Up: Tranzmeo IT Solutions – for AI-powered fiber-sensing applications for pipelines and CCUS processes.
3rd Runner-Up: Rezlytix Technologies – for AI-driven tools optimising oil and gas exploration.
4th Runner-Up: Petrobot Technologies – for robotic inspection in hydrocarbon plants.
The international VASUDHA Upstream Startup Challenge recognised global innovators:
Winner: SENERGETICS, The Netherlands – for AI-based corrosion monitoring.
Runner-Up: Resermine Inc, USA – for hybrid reservoir engineering solutions.

Hackathon Highlights
Seven premier institutes competed in a hackathon focused on energy technology:
Winner: IIT Bombay – for Aura, an AI-driven unified reservoir analysis platform.
Runner-Up: IIT Delhi – for a circular economy approach converting steel industry waste into CO₂ capture solutions.
Industry Excellence Awards
The Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) recognised outstanding achievements:
Exploration Company of the Year: ONGC
Production Company of the Year (Over 1 MTOE): Oil India Limited
Production Company of the Year (Under 1 MTOE): Sun Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Refinery of the Year: Reliance Industries Ltd., SEZ Refinery, Jamnagar
Innovator of the Year (Joint Winners): Indian Oil R&D Division & Mangalore Refinery Innovation Center
Best Managed Project: Shell India (PMG JV)
City Gas Distribution Co. of the Year: Indraprastha Gas Limited
Pipeline Transportation Co. of the Year: BPCL
Oil Marketing Co. of the Year: HPCL
Young Achievers: Ms. Vanashree Mahatre & Mr. Karthik R.
The awards reflected India’s commitment to energy innovation, sustainable growth, and global leadership.

National

India Energy Week 2026 Wraps Up in Goa, Highlighting India’s Role in Global Energy

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 concluded in Goa on January 30, with policymakers and industry leaders underlining India’s preparedness to navigate global energy volatility while strengthening its position in international energy dialogue.


Speaking at the closing ceremony, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully managed successive geopolitical disruptions by diversifying energy sources and steadily advancing cleaner fuels. He noted that India remains among the world’s largest energy consumers and refiners, while continuing to ensure availability and affordability for domestic consumers.
The Minister highlighted the government’s focus on compressed biogas, ethanol blending, green hydrogen and biofuels, alongside sustained investments in conventional energy. He said that despite global price fluctuations, India has maintained stable fuel pricing and uninterrupted supply for consumers.
Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Neeraj Mittal, outlined plans to strengthen domestic exploration and production to meet rising energy demand driven by economic growth. He also emphasised the integration of refining and petrochemicals, adoption of digital technologies and use of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
India Energy Week 2026, held from January 27 to 30, brought together global leaders, policymakers and industry experts, reinforcing the platform’s role in shaping dialogue around energy security, sustainability and affordability, while positioning India as a steady and reliable participant in the evolving global energy landscape.

Business

Adani Solar Ranks 8th Among Global Top 10 Solar Module Makers

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Adani Solar has emerged as a major global player, ranking eighth among the world’s top 10 crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers, according to Wood Mackenzie’s December 2025 assessment. The ranking evaluated 38 global module makers based on a comprehensive scoring system covering financial health, technology strength, supply chain resilience, research and development, and ESG performance.

Adani Solar scored 81 points, placing it firmly among the world’s most competitive solar manufacturers. Operating from its state-of-the-art facility in Mundra, Gujarat, the company has shipped over 15 gigawatts of solar modules to date and generated approximately 8,000 green jobs, contributing significantly to India’s clean energy transition.

Looking ahead, Adani Solar plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 10 gigawatts annually by next year, reinforcing its ambition to become a global manufacturing powerhouse.

The achievement comes at a time when India’s solar sector is witnessing unprecedented growth. By 2025, the country’s solar module manufacturing capacity has surged beyond 140 gigawatts, while 38 gigawatts of solar installations were added in the same year — a record milestone.

Adani Solar’s global recognition reflects not only the company’s progress but also India’s rising prominence in the global renewable energy supply chain, positioning the nation as a serious contender in solar manufacturing worldwide.

Social

MoS Shri Shripad Naik Inaugurates IREDA’s 45 kW Solar Project Powering Goa’s Water Supply

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On 5th October 2025, Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, inaugurated a 45 kW On-Grid Solar Power System at a water pumping station in North Goa. The project has been implemented as part of IREDA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to promote sustainable and clean energy in public infrastructure.

The solar power system is expected to generate approximately 60,000 units of electricity annually, ensuring 100% solarization of the pumping station’s load. This initiative not only enhances energy efficiency but also sets a benchmark for renewable integration into essential public utilities like water distribution.

In a message, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, emphasized that the project reflects the organization’s dedication to extending its clean energy vision beyond financial support into direct community impact. He noted that solarizing public services such as water pumping stations can serve as a scalable and replicable model for India’s broader sustainable energy transition.

The inauguration event was attended by key representatives from IREDA’s CSR team, the Goa Drinking Water Department, and local authorities, underscoring a collaborative effort toward building a greener future for India. This development is yet another step in aligning with the country’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals and promoting energy equity across all sectors.

Human Interest

PM Modi Plants Kadamb Sapling Gifted by King Charles III on His 75th Birthday

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H, by Team Allycaral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 75th birthday with a deeply symbolic gesture—planting a Kadamb sapling gifted to him by British King Charles III. The event took place at Modi’s official residence on Friday and was in line with his ongoing environmental initiative, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, which encourages citizens to plant a tree as a tribute to their mother.

The British High Commission in India had earlier announced the gift on September 17, stating that it was inspired by Modi’s call for environmental stewardship. According to the Commission, the gesture reflects the shared commitment of King Charles III and Prime Minister Modi to promoting sustainability and environmental conservation across global platforms.

The act also underscores the deepening partnership between the United Kingdom and India, particularly in the area of climate and clean energy. During his official visit to Britain in July, Prime Minister Modi had presented a Sonoma tree to King Charles III as part of the same initiative. The reciprocal nature of these symbolic gifts highlights a growing collaboration that transcends traditional diplomacy.

An official video released by the government showed PM Modi planting the sapling, emphasizing the strong personal and political significance of the moment. The British High Commission reaffirmed that environmental cooperation remains a key pillar of the UK-India partnership, as outlined in the “Vision 2035” roadmap jointly developed by the two Prime Ministers.

As the world faces the growing challenges of climate change, such initiatives—both symbolic and practical—demonstrate the potential of global partnerships rooted in mutual respect and shared values. The Kadamb sapling now stands not just as a birthday gift, but as a living testament to a vision for a greener, more sustainable future.