Events in Goa

Solar Tech 2026 Highlights Goa’s Push Towards Energy Self-Sufficiency as Businesses Eye December 31 Window

Solar Tech 2026 brought policymakers, energy experts and business leaders together in Goa to discuss solar adoption, storage, energy costs and the state’s evolving renewable-energy policy, with businesses urged to make use of the December 31, 2026 window.

National

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Successfully Completes Trial Run from Jind at 70 kmph

India marked a major milestone in green transportation as its first hydrogen-powered train successfully completed a trial run from Jind, Haryana, reaching a speed of 70 kmph.

Business

GAIL Celebrates Foundation Day, Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Energy Future

GAIL celebrated its Foundation Day with a virtual gathering of employees nationwide. CMD Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta highlighted record profits, pipeline expansion, and sustainability milestones, reaffirming GAIL’s role in shaping India’s energy landscape.

Business

Workshop on Renewable Energy Storage: Challenges and Solutions – GCCI & IEI Goa

The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers (India) Goa State Centre, will host a one-day workshop titled “Renewable Energy Storage: Challenges and Solutions” on 9th August 2025, 3:00 PM at the Surendrababu Timblo Convention Hall, Panaji-Goa. Industry experts will discuss grid stability, energy storage, and innovations in meeting peak power demands. A special highlight includes the unveiling of a breakthrough energy storage device by UK-based innovator Mr. Alex Hunter, CEO of Sherwood Power

Automobiles

UP Leads the Charge: First State to Subsidize Upstream Infra for EV Charging Stations

Uttar Pradesh has taken a pioneering step in India’s electric mobility journey by becoming the first state to offer subsidies for upstream infrastructure in EV charging stations, aiming to accelerate adoption and attract investment.