MNRE Notifies CFA Release Mechanism Under ULA Model of PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has outlined a new payment release process under the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, mandating that subsidies be released only after the successful installation and commissioning of rooftop solar systems.
Policies & Regulations | 09/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Rajasthan Awards 1GW/2GWh Standalone BESS Tender at Record-Low Tariffs
RVUNL awards 1GW/2GWh standalone BESS tender in Rajasthan at record-low tariffs of INR 1.775–1.785 lakh/MW/month, with eleven developers emerging as winners in a highly competitive auction.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Maharashtra Unveils SMART Solar Scheme Offering up to 95 Percent Subsidy
Maharashtra has launched the Swayampoorna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households consuming less than 100 units of electricity per month become power self-sufficient, offering subsidies of up to 95 percent for installing rooftop solar systems under the state’s new initiative.
Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NaMo Semiconductor Lab to be Set Up at IIT Bhubaneswar with INR 4.95 Crore Funding
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar with an investment of INR 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme.
Business | 06/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises RE Agencies to Comply with GFR Rules, Avoid Short-Window Bids
MNRE has issued an advisory directing renewable energy agencies to ensure compliance with procurement rules and avoid issuing tenders with unusually short submission timelines.
Policies & Regulations | 06/10/2025 | By EI News Network
GERC Approves INR 2.83/kWh Tariff for Surplus Solar Power Under PM-KUSUM
GERC has approved INR 2.83/kWh tariff for surplus solar power from farmers under PM-KUSUM, supporting renewable adoption while addressing stakeholder concerns on participation and feeder selection criteria.
Business | 28/05/2025 | By EI News Network
RERC Approves INR 6,050 Crore Power Transmission Plan for Rajasthan
RERC has approved RVPN’s INR 6,050 crore investment plan for FY26 to strengthen Rajasthan’s transmission network, integrate renewables, and address project delays, funding clarity, and technical compliance issues.
Policies & Regulations | 28/05/2025 | By EI News Network
Karnataka Invites Bids for 250 MW Solar Project with Battery Storage at Pavagada
KREDL has invited bids for a 250 MW solar project with 1100 MWh battery storage at Pavagada, Karnataka, aiming to provide firm, dispatchable renewable power under a tariff-based model.
Business | 27/05/2025 | By EI News Network
Evolve Energy Bags 2.5 MW Solar Project Contract from UJVNL in Dehradun
Evolve Energy has recently been awarded a significant contract by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) to develop a 2.5 MW AC / 3.4 MWp DC solar power project in Vikasnagar, Dakpatthar Dehradun.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Jio to Enter into EV Sector with Electric Bicycle
Jio’s electric bicycle will be available in multiple variants. The electric vehicle (EV) will be priced between INR 29,999 and INR 50,000.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 27/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Nextracker Surpasses 10 GW Solar Tracker Deployments in India
Nextracker announced that it has surpassed 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar tracker deployments in India—a major milestone reinforcing its market leadership and the country’s accelerating solar adoption.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Sungrow and Globeleq Sign 15-Year Deal for 153MW BESS Project in South Africa
Sungrow and Globeleq announce the signing of BESS supply and a 15-year long term service term sheet for the 153MW / 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa.
Energy Storage | 27/05/2025 | By News Bureau
BMW Industries Inaugurates Tube Mills and 1.28 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at its Jamshedpur Facility
BMW Industries Limited inaugurated two new tube mills and a 1.28 MW rooftop solar power plant at its Jamshedpur facility. The company has invested 50 crore in this project to increase production capacity and meet rising market demand.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Roofsol Energy Secures INR 210 Crore Funding from Aseem Infrastructure Finance
Maharashtra-based rooftop solar EPC firm Roofsol Energy has raised INR 210 crore from Aseem Infrastructure Finance to develop 92.66 MWp of IPP and group captive solar assets across India.
Investment & Trading | 27/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Mufin Green Finance Raises USD 18 Million in Debt Funding to Expand EV Financing
Mufin Green Finance has secured USD 18 million in debt funding from a US-based institution to expand its EV mobility financing and leasing solutions for the MSME sector.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 27/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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