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
Chargeup Partners with Eleven to Roll Out INR 50 Crore EV Finance and Health Programme
Chargeup has partnered with Eleven to deploy INR 50 crore in EV loans, insurance, and digital services for 10,000 last-mile drivers, offering affordable ownership, medical cover, and income protection during emergencies.
Business | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
3ev Raises INR 120 Crore Series A Led by Mahanagar Gas to Accelerate EV Expansion
3ev secures INR 120 crore Series A funding led by Mahanagar Gas, with support from Equentis and Thackersey Group, boosting manufacturing, 3C (Charging, Care & Conversions) services, BaaS ecosystem, and growth in India’s rapidly expanding electric three-wheeler market.
Business | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
RERC Rejects 3,200 MW Coal Plan, Citing RAP Data and Clean Energy Targets
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has rejected the RUVITL's 3,200 MW coal proposal, ruling that its demand projections overshoot the CEA’s RAP 2025 estimates and ignore upcoming nuclear, renewable and policy-driven additions that are expected to ease future load.
Policies & Regulations | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
Husk Launches AI-Driven DER Platform to Scale Across Africa and Asia
Husk has launched an AI-enabled distributed energy platform to deploy 2 GW of solar and storage, raise USD 400 million, cut diesel use, and deliver modern power to 30 million people across the Global South.
Business | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
Kuwait Opens Bidding for 500 MW Al Dibdibah–Shagaya Solar IPP
Kuwait has issued RFPs to prequalified bidders for the 500 MW Al Dibdibah–Shagaya solar project, with proposals due February 2026, advancing Phase III development within the Shagaya Renewable Energy Park.
Middle East Market | 26/11/2025 | By EI News Network
Ingka Investments Acquires ib vogt’s 210 MWp Solar Project in Rajasthan
ib vogt and Ingka Investments have finalised the sale of a 210 MWp ready-to-build solar project in Rajasthan, marking Ingka’s first utility-scale renewable energy investment in India. Ib vogt will oversee construction and provide operations management for the first three years.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 26/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Websol Enters ALMM List-II for Solar Cells, Total Enlisted Capacity Reaches 18,481 MW
Websol Energy System has entered the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by adding 602 MW of Mono Crystalline PERC (Bifacial) solar cell capacity. With this, the total enlisted capacity reaches 18,481 MW.
Policies & Regulations | 26/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
TagEnergy to Develop 150 MW/600 MWh BESS Facility at Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia
TagEnergy has announce its plan to develop a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage facility at its 1,333 MW Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. The company has signed balance of plant contract with Consolidated Power Projects Australia and with Tesla for supplying battery systems. The project is expected to be operational by mid-2027.
Energy Storage | 26/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hindustan Power Secures Solar Plus BESS Project with 150 MW Contracting Capacity from SECI
Hindustan Power has secured 150 MW capacity at Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to develop solar plus storage project. The company will install 300 MWp of solar capacity and 300 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 26/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ACME Platinum Urja Signs PPA with SECI for 200 MW Solar with Battery Storage Project
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd., through its subsidiary ACME Platinum Urja Pvt Ltd. has signed 25-year PPA with SECI for 200 MW solar with 100 MW/400 MWh battery storage at INR 3.42/unit, taking PPAs to 5.38 GW.
Business | 25/11/2025 | By EI News Network
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