MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC converters and VCUs further tightened from September 2026, and Battery Management System (BMS) manufacturing made fully domestic from September 1, 2026, with imports allowed till August 31, 2026.
Policies & Regulations | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ISA, AIDA Sign MoU to Advance Solarisation, Utility Digitisation and AI-Enabled Distribution Systems
International Solar Alliance and All India Discom Association have signed an MoU to collaborate on solarisation, utility digitisation, and AI-driven distribution systems across ISA member countries.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
US Imposes 123 Percent Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports
US imposes 123 percent anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; total tariffs exceed 230 percent, India, Indonesia and Laos targeted in probe.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Extends ISTS Charge Waivers for Solar, Wind Projects Hit by Grid Delays
Ministry of Power has extended ISTS charge waivers for solar and wind projects facing delays due to transmission constraints, subject to eligibility, including a firm PPA as of March 31, 2026, firm connectivity between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028, and COD linked to transmission system readiness.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SAEL, Waaree, MB Power and JLTM Win 500 MW Solar Auction by PSPCL
PSPCL allocates 500 MW solar capacity to four firms at competitive tariffs under long-term renewable power procurement auction.
Business | 26/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Sunsure Energy Signs PPA with Bisleri International to Supply Solar Power to its Sahibabad Plant
Sunsure Energy has inked a long-term PPA with Bisleri International to supply solar power to its Sahibabad facility, from Sunsure’s 82.5 MWp solar plant in Erach, Uttar Pradesh. It will enable Bisleri to meet 48 percent of its electricity needs through renewables and cut nearly 2,700 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
AXITEC–UNO Power Tie-Up Delivers 220 kW Solar Project for Dindigul Institution
AXITEC Energy India has named UNO Power its official distributor, with the Chennai firm delivering a 220 kW solar installation for a leading Dindigul educational institution, boosting clean energy adoption in Tamil Nadu.
Business | 27/11/2025 | By EI News Network
Waaree Group Bags 10 MWh BESS Order from Infrastructure Development Firm
Waaree Group has secured a 10 MWh BESS order for deployment in Tamil Nadu, strengthening its role in India’s expanding energy storage market amid rising renewable capacity, grid integration needs and domestic manufacturing growth.
Business | 27/11/2025 | By EI News Network
Oriano Clean Energy Signs PPA with GUVNL for 57 MW Solar Project
Oriano Clean Energy has inked a PPA with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) for a 57 MW solar project awarded under the state utility’s 500 MW Solar (Phase-XXVII) tender.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pace Digitek Arm Secures INR 199 Crore BESS Supply Order from L&T Construction
Pace Digitek’s subsidiary Lineage Power has bagged an INR 199.42 crore order from L&T Construction to supply 275.83 MWh liquid-cooled LiFePo₄ BESS containers for Bihar State Power Generation Company’s Kajra project.
Energy Storage | 27/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Theia Ventures Leads Pre-Seed Round in Lemnisca to Accelerate AI-Driven Biomanufacturing
Theia Ventures has led a pre-seed investment in Lemnisca to accelerate the development of its AI-powered biomanufacturing platform, supporting the company’s Bengaluru lab expansion, technology build-out, and early-scale pilot programmes aimed at enabling sustainable industrial bioproduction.
Investment & Trading | 27/11/2025 | By News Bureau
Havells India to Procure Solar Power from Kundan Green’s 15 MWac Captive Project
Havells India will procure power from a 15 MWac captive solar plant to be set up by Kundan Solar, an SPV of Kundan Green Energy. The company plans to enter into a 25-year PPA for sourcing solar power for its plants in Rajasthan.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Bags INR 1,313 Crore Solar EPC Contract in South Africa
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has clinched a USD 147 million (INR 1,313 crore) turnkey EPC contract for a 240 MW AC solar PV project in South Africa. With this, the company’s order inflow in this fiscal increases to INR 5,088 crore.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
TGGENCO Invites Bids for 375 MW/1,500 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Telangana
Telangana Power Generation Corporation has issued a tender to develop 375 MW/1,500 MWh of grid-scale battery storage across two sites under a tariff-based competitive bidding process. Bid submission ends on December 27, 2025.
Energy Storage | 26/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikram Solar Commissions 5 GW Automated Vallam Plant, Lifts Capacity to Over 9 GW
Vikram Solar has commissioned its 5 GW Vallam plant in Tamil Nadu, featuring next-gen automation and TOPCon technology, raising total capacity to 9.5 GW and strengthening India’s solar manufacturing base.
Business | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
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