Union Budget 2026-27 Unveils INR 20,000 Cr CCUS Plan, Customs Relief for Solar and Storage
Budget 2026-27 announces INR 20,000 crore for CCUS, extends nuclear import exemptions, boosts battery storage and mineral processing, and restructures PFC-REC to strengthen energy security and clean-tech manufacturing.
Policies & Regulations | 01/02/2026 | By EI News Network
India to Drive 35 Percent of Global Energy Demand Growth Over Next Two Decades: Puri at IEW 2026
India will account for up to 35 percent of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said during his keynote address at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. He also outlined India’s push across biofuels, green hydrogen, CBG, CNG and LNG, while stressing the continued role of oil and gas.
Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hindalco Industries has announced an INR 21,000 crore 3.6 lakh-tonne-per-annum smelter expansion in Sambalpur, Odisha and commissioned a 1.7 lakh-tonne-per-annum flat rolled products and battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 4,500 crore.
Business | 28/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India–EU FTA to Cut Non-Tariff Barriers, Add CBAM Flexibility and Boost Clean Tech, AI Cooperation
The India–EU FTA addresses non-tariff barriers, secures Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) flexibilities, supports emission compliance, and boosts cooperation in AI, clean technologies and semiconductors.
Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network
NTPC Green Energy Signs MoU with UP Govt to Develop RE and Green Hydrogen Projects
NTPC Green Energy has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government at the World Economic Forum in Davos to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state.
Business | 27/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MP Jal Nigam Invites Bids for 60 MW Wind Power Projects in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam has invited bids to develop a 60 MW captive wind power project in Madhya Pradesh, supplying power to its water pumping and treatment plants via open access. Bid submission ends on August 25, 2025.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 12/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MoP Clarifies Renewable Generation Obligation Rules for New Thermal Power Plants
The Ministry of Power clarifies renewable energy from wholly owned subsidiaries counts towards RGO compliance for coal/lignite plants, with 40 percent Renewable Generation Obligation mandatory from COD for projects commissioned after April 1, 2025.
Policies & Regulations | 12/08/2025 | By EI News Network
NCR Transport Corporation Invites Bids for 110 MW (AC) Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh
National Capital Region Transport Corporation has invited bids to develop a 110 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar PV project in Uttar Pradesh under captive mode. Bid submission ends on September 25, 2025.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy Fully Commissions 240 MW Kutehr Hydro Plant in Himachal Pradesh
JSW Energy has fully commissioned the 240 MW Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant in Himachal Pradesh after it recently operationalised the last part capacity of 80 MW. With this, the company’s installed hydro capacity increased to 1,631 MW.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 12/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ILine Announces 'Green Reward Program Campaign’ to Reward Eco-Friendly Deliveries and Customers
ILine has launched its pilot Green Reward Program, aiming to promote eco-friendly deliveries using EVs. The campaign rewards customers for reducing carbon emissions.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/08/2025 | By News Bureau
Veerender Kumar Appointed as New Head of Project Management Office at Datta Infra
Veerender Kumar brings over 20 years of engineering and planning expertise to sharpen execution strategy and promote throughout India's rapidly changing clean energy sector.
Business | 11/08/2025 | By News Bureau
EnerGrid’s Active Pipeline of Infra Projects Spans INR 6,000 Cr, BESS Portfolio at 1,250 MWh: CEO
EnerGrid has expanded its energy storage portfolio to 1,250 MWh with recent BESS tender wins from NVVN and SJVN. It is also executing 4 ISTS projects with a planned capital outlay of INR 3,000 crore, taking its active pipeline of infrastructure projects to INR 6,000 crore, stated the company’s CEO, Satish Talmale.
Energy Storage | 11/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
RVUNL Invites Bids for 500 MW/2,000 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) has invited bids to set up a 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under the second tranche of the VGF scheme. Bid submission ends on September 23, 2025.
Energy Storage | 11/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Mir Ali Mohammad Appointed as Director of MNRE
Mir Ali Mohammad has been appointed as a Director in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the central government. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre and was serving as CMD of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
Business | 11/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
REconnect Summit Focuses on Solar with Battery Storage for India’s Clean Energy Future
At the REconnect Summit-25 in New Delhi, experts shared ideas on boosting solar with battery storage to deliver round-the-clock green power and help India reach its 500 GW renewable goal by 2030.
Business | 11/08/2025 | By EI News Network
