MNRE Extends PM Surya Ghar CFA Claim Deadline to November 30, 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for CFA claims under PM Surya Ghar to November 30, 2026, covering eligible rooftop solar applications at the redeemed, inspected or installed stage under Phase II of the Rooftop Solar Programme.
Policies & Regulations | 01/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Chhattisgarh to Emerge as Critical Mineral Hub Essential to Defence, Clean Energy and AI
Chhattisgarh has 5 of the 20 critical mineral blocks offered in the Centre’s 8th auction tranche, while 65 blocks have already been auctioned in the state with an estimated revenue potential of around INR 4 lakh crore. It has considerable potential for critical minerals, including lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, tungsten, vanadium, and gallium.
Business | 01/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
From Imports to Integration: Is India Ready to Manufacture BESS at Scale?
As BESS deployment accelerates, can India build a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem while meeting its growing storage demand? Industry leaders provide a BESS market pulse on domestic demand, market readiness, policy support needed and localisation strategies.
Energy Storage | 31/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Gujarat Reduces Green Energy Open Access Banking Charge to INR 1/kWh
GERC has reduced the green energy open access banking charge from INR 1.50/kWh to INR 1/kWh for the period from September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, under the sixth amendment to the green energy open access regulations. From April 1, 2027, the banking charge will be determined annually based on the actual financial impact on Discoms.
Policies & Regulations | 27/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises PM Surya Ghar Vendors to Clear Applications Within 60 Days
MNRE has advised PM Surya Ghar vendors to align applications with their execution capacity and avoid retaining consumer applications for more than 60 days without valid reasons. The Ministry has identified 66 underperforming vendors with high pending applications, based on April–June 2026 performance benchmarks, for deactivation.
Policies & Regulations | 26/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Alexander Enulescu
Founder & CEO
India’s CNG, CBG and Hydrogen Push Makes it Strategic Market for KonveGas: Alexander Enulescu
Madhur Taneja
CEO
GreenLine Mobility CEO Madhur Taneja Explains the Shift Towards Integrated Green Freight
Dr. Bondada Raghavendra Rao
Chairman and Managing Director
Bondada Group Targets Major BESS Expansion Amid Rising Demand for LDES: Dr. Raghavendra Rao
Monika Shekhar
AGM - Marketing
Hoymiles India’s Monika Shekhar on Strengthening Localisation and Supply-Chain Resilience
Naseem Sheikh
Chairman and Managing Director
Shera Energy’s Naseem Sheikh Says Energy Transition to Boost Demand for Copper, Aluminium