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Solar Cell Capacity in ALMM Nears 37 GW in September 2026

MNRE has updated the ALMM List-II, adding 1,397 MW of TOPCon solar cell capacity in September 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 36,864 MW. While Jupiter International's subsidiary, Jupiter Solartech, has enlisted 1,297 MW of TOPCon capacity from a new unit in Baddi, Renewsys India has added 100 MW of capacity from its unit in Telangana.

Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Data Centre Expansion Puts India’s Renewable Power Capacity to Test

For renewable developers, the expansion of data centres creates a large potential market.

Energy efficiency | 28/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

HM Amit Shah Flags Off First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati Railway Station

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, as part of railway development projects worth INR 1,472 crore focused on cleaner energy, safety and infrastructure.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India Targets Up to 8 GW Wind Capacity Addition in FY27

India is on track to add 7.5-8 GW of wind capacity in FY27, according to MNRE.

Other Energy Applications / Cooking | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Makes Consumer Approval of Agreements Mandatory on PM Surya Ghar Portal

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated digital consumer verification for Vendor-Consumer Agreements on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG MBY) Portal, making consumer approval mandatory before installation can proceed.

Policies & Regulations | 23/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Proposes Phased Storage Obligation Under RPO

Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed amendments to its RPO framework, introducing a phased energy storage obligation of 2.5 percent in FY27, rising to 4 percent by FY30 and revising RPO calculation methods for open access consumers, captive users and distribution licensees.

Policies & Regulations | 19/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vedanta Aluminium Eyes Rising Demand from Grid Expansion

Vedanta Aluminium is preparing for higher demand for specialised aluminium amid India’s expanding power transmission network.

Business | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau

Kolkata Police Inducts 183 Ultraviolette X-47 EV Motorcycles

Ultraviolette's X-47 ‘Skyforce’ features an augmented electronics architecture to support sirens, PA systems, communication equipment and other police-duty accessories.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau

BIMSTEC Energy Centre Holds Capacity Building Programme on Emerging Power Technologies

The BIMSTEC Energy Centre conducted a five-day capacity building programme in Bengaluru covering renewable energy, BESS, green hydrogen, CCUS, long-duration energy storage, SMRs, smart grids, AI, advanced transmission technologies and grid-forming converters, with participants from all seven member states.

Training & Education | 19/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey