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Haryana Mandates EV Charging Infrastructure in New Residential and Commercial Buildings

Haryana has amended its Building Code to make EV charging infrastructure mandatory in eligible residential and non-residential buildings, requiring dedicated charging spots and EV-ready parking provisions for new and renovated projects.

MNRE Allows ALMM Listing of Solar Modules up to 3 Percent Higher Wattage Without Factory Inspection

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed solar PV module models with up to 3 percent higher wattage than an already ALMM-listed model to be enlisted without a fresh factory inspection, provided they are manufactured on the same production line and facility.

MNRE Exempts Residential Rooftop Projects Opting Out of CFA from ALMM-II Compliance

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has exempted residential rooftop solar consumers opting out of Central Financial Assistance and availing net metering under the PM Surya Ghar scheme’s ‘Give It Up’ option from ALMM List-II cell requirements until March 31, 2027.

India Observes World Environment Day with Renewable Energy Focus; Industry Voices Support for Sustainable Growth

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally, with solar power driving much of the expansion. The country’s renewable energy capacity stands at nearly 279 GW. Solar energy accounts for about 155 GW of that capacity, while wind power has crossed 56 GW.

Power Ministry Committee Assesses Grid Stability Amid Record Integration of Over 50 GW RE Capacity

Power Ministry committee reviewed grid stability measures and endorsed initiatives supporting reliable renewable integration exceeding 50 GW annually.

Adani Green Energy UAE Arm Signs JVA with Minerva to Develop RE Projects in India

Adani Green Energy’s subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Middle East has signed a JV agreement with Minerva Holding RSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EPointZero Holding RSC, to form Minerva Renewables Holding to develop renewable energy projects in India.

Origis Energy Secures USD 118 Mn Tax Equity from RBC for 65 MW Solar Plus 100 MWh BESS in California

Origis Energy has secured USD 118 million in tax equity financing from RBC Community Investments for its 65 MWac solar integrated with 25 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage project in Kern County, California, US.

Tata Power Partners with Databricks to Develop Future-Ready AI and Data Platform for Energy Transition

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to deploy an enterprise-wide data and AI platform, aimed at accelerating its digital transformation and supporting India’s ongoing energy transition.

BPCL Appoints Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director

The veteran refinery executive, Sanjay Khanna, will lead Bharat Petroleum’s next phase of growth, with a focus on operational efficiency, petrochemical expansion and long-term energy security.

Bondada Engineering Commissions 48.2 MWp Solar Projects in Maharashtra in March 2026

Bondada Engineering has commissioned 48.2 MWp of solar projects in March 2026 for clients including Paradigm IT and MAHAGENCO across multiple locations in Maharashtra, taking its FY 2025-26 executed capacity to 500 MWp and cumulative capacity to 1.3 GWp.

Prolonged Middle East Supply Disruption Could Reshape Global Energy System: Wood Mackenzie

Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20 percent and gas demand by 10 percent relative to the base case, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Luminous Expands Odisha Manufacturing with Solar Cell and Energy Storage Investments

Luminous Power Technologies is developing solar cell and energy storage plants in Odisha’s Gopalpur and Angul, while showcasing new solar technologies at a government event in Khordha.

NTPC Enters Non-Binding MoU with Électricité de France to Explore Nuclear Power Collaboration

NTPC has signed a non-binding MoU with EDF to explore potential collaboration in developing nuclear power projects in India. The MoU establishes a framework for both companies to jointly assess the feasibility and approach for collaboration.

Prostarm Info Systems Signs MOU With Shenzhen Topband for BESS Manufacturing in India

Prostarm Info Systems Ltd. will assemble Topband-supplied battery storage kits in India, committing USD 10 million purchases over 18 months for commercial, residential and utility-scale projects.

Schneider Electric Expands its Collaboration with Microsoft for AI-Powered, Open Software-Defined Automation Transforming Green Hydrogen

Schneider Electric has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered, software-defined automation across industrial sectors, offering companies a flexible and scalable pathway to modernise operations and adopt Industrial AI.