Navitas Solar to Invest INR 1,500 Crore in Gujarat for 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant and Pilot Wafer-Ingot Manufacturing Line

Navitas Solar’s proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches India's First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Portal

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa during the Global Wind Day Conference to strengthen domestic wind manufacturing, enhance exports and support India's 155 GW wind target by 2035.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Simplifies Procedure for ALMM List-II Exemption for Eligible Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has simplified the procedure for ALMM List-II exemption for certain rooftop solar projects, permitting developers to submit installation-related documents like GIS-tagged site photographs, invoices, daily installation reports and self-certification, in place of Electrical Inspectorate certification.

Policies & Regulations | 15/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GWp; Dedicated Scheme Under Works: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi unveiled a report, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy, estimating India’s floating solar potential at over 102 GWp and announced plans for a dedicated scheme to accelerate floating solar deployment nationwide.

Business | 11/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India-US Energy Partnership Can Drive USD 500 Bn Bilateral Trade Target by 2030, Says USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat Report

A new USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat report says hydrocarbons can boost India-US energy cooperation and support USD 500 billion trade.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By EI News Network

BatteryPool Raises INR 8?Cr to Scale Pay-As-You-Go EV Battery Fleet

BatteryPool, an Indian EV startup, secures INR 8 Cr Pre-Series A funding led by IPV, managing over 2,000 batteries across six cities and planning tenfold fleet expansion nationwide.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Researchers Develop Acid-Free Technology to Recover 97 Percent Silver from End-of-Life Solar Panels

Researchers developed an acid-free solar panel recycling method recovering 97 percent silver, enabling sustainable photovoltaic waste management and circular economy growth.

Power R&D | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Indofast Energy, Mumbai Metro Partner to Install 23 Battery-Swapping Stations Along Aqua Line 3 Corridor

Indofast Energy partners with Mumbai Metro to deploy 23 battery-swapping stations, enabling seamless EV last-mile connectivity along Aqua Line 3 corridor.

Business | 13/01/2026 | By EI News Network

BEE Sets February 28 Deadline for Solar Inverter Registration Continuation Under Mandatory Labelling

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has notified solar inverter manufacturers that continuation of BEE registration under the mandatory labelling regime from January 1, 2026, will require fresh submissions by February 28, 2026, failing which existing models will be deactivated.

Policies & Regulations | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vikram Solar Appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources

Vikram Solar has appointed Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources to strengthen its people and leadership capabilities as the company scales operations and expands its global footprint.

Business | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

INA Solar Appoints Abhishek Kaushal as Chief Business Officer

Insolation Energy (INA Solar) has appointed Abhishek Kaushal as its Chief Business Officer, strengthening its leadership as it scales module and cell manufacturing capacity.

Business | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Odisha Set to Become Green Energ Hub by 2036

With ambitious renewable targets and a strong policy push, Odisha is positioning itself as India’s next major clean and green energy hub by 2036.

Policies & Regulations | 13/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Odisha Strengthens Public Transport with EKA 9M Electric Buses

The deployment by EKA Mobility in collaboration with Travel Time Mobility marks a major step towards sustainable urban transport in Odisha, with 100 electric buses planned across the capital region to reduce emissions and enhance commuter experience.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 13/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Essar Future Energy Signs INR 5,100 Cr MoU with Gujarat Govt for 1 MTPA Biofuel Complex

Essar Future Energy has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government, at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, to invest INR 5,100 crore in setting up a 1 MTPA biofuel complex in Devbhumi Dwarka.

Renewable energy / Biomass | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ISA, SELCO Foundation Sign MoU to Scale Solar Livelihood Solutions Across Global South

The International Solar Alliance and SELCO Foundation have signed an MoU to jointly scale solar-led livelihood and productive-use solutions across Africa and other Global South regions, shifting the focus from energy access to measurable development impact.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

 
 
 
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