Hello Energy Enthusiasts!Welcome back to Energy Edits.India is pacing toward a record 50 GW solar year, with just one tiny problem: there aren’t enough cells to actually build the modules. The first fortnight of August put the hilariously tangled web of green supply chains on full display and more.Let’s dive in!Fortnight that was:Cabinet approves ‘Samudra Manthan’ - National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore: Press Information BureauIndia’s Petronet says no clarity on September LNG supplies from Qatar: ReutersIndia on track to hit record solar power installations in 2026: businesslineRussian share of India’s oil imports surges to record high in July: ReutersTrending topics:Tata Motors EV demand triples; Punch EV waiting period tops 8 months: Amit Vijay MohileClick here to read moreAmara Raja sees BESS as near-term revenue driver as cell business remains a year away: Amit Vijay MohileClick here to read moreGovernment mandates alternative fuel facilities at every third fuel outlet: Rishi Ranjan KalaClick here to read moreAndhra Pradesh is aggressively positioning itself as the epicenter of India’s renewable energy revolution and how!: Richa MishraClick here to read moreDemand destruction cushions impact of geopolitical oil spikes. Gradual domestic fuel price adjustments have shielded India’s headline inflation from global crude shocks: Richa MishraClick here to read moreGovernment constitutes empowered committee of secretaries for oil & gas upstream sector: Rishi Ranjan KalaClick here to read moreExpert insights:Cherry-Picking and Stranded PPAs: The Double-Edged Sword of Parallel Power Supply: Richa MishraClick here to read morePodcasts:Is E20 fuel really damaging car engines, or is social media amplifying isolated concerns? In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra speaks with FADA CEO Saharsh Damani to separate fact from fear.Click here to watchSigning off until our next update!Published on August 14, 2026