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
High-level WEF 2026 meetings affirmed global confidence in India’s clean energy roadmap, policy stability, investment prospects, and renewable energy partnerships.
Policies & Regulations | 27/01/2026 | By EI News Network
RenewSys Hosts PV Tech Conclave ‘Anusandhan’ on PV Components
RenewSys has launched ‘Anusandhan’, its first-ever PV Components Technology Conclave, following the expansion of encapsulant facility to 30 GW, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in encapsulants and backsheets designed to enhance module durability, sustainability, and field performance.
Business | 06/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Supreme Court Calls for Joint Action Plan to Cut Power Sector Emissions
SC directs Power Ministry, CEA, and CERC to collaborate on reducing carbon emissions from India's power generation sector.
Policies & Regulations | 06/08/2025 | By EI News Network
MNRE has launched revised Green Hydrogen pilot scheme targeting residential use, decentralised applications, and innovative technologies for clean energy transition and emission reduction.
Policies & Regulations | 06/08/2025 | By EI News Network
ADM Solar Supplies 30 MW of High-Efficiency PV Modules for PM KUSUM-C Project in Maharashtra
This ambitious initiative, part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, aims to solarize agricultural pumps and promote renewable energy in rural India.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 06/08/2025 | By News Bureau
NITI Aayog Launches India Electric Mobility Index to Track States/UTs Progress in EV Transition
NITI Aayog has unveiled the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a policy tool designed to benchmark and accelerate state-level progress toward national electric mobility goals through data-driven evaluation and targeted interventions. It also launched a report on ‘Unlocking a USD 200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India’.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 06/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MaxVolt Industries Energy Limited Launches its Smart Lithium Inverter Series
Loaded with advanced hybrid technology, this new series of inverters is compatible with solar as well as conventional on-grid energy sources. MaxVolt has developed this high-efficiency inverter series, anticipating the evolving power backup demands of modern Indian residential and commercial spaces.
Energy Storage | 06/08/2025 | By News Bureau
43 GWh of BESS Supported Under VGF Scheme with INR 9,160 Cr Outlay: Power Minister
To strengthen grid reliability and accelerate the clean energy transition, the Ministry of Power launched the Viability Gap Funding scheme to support 43 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), allocating INR 9,160 crore, stated Union Power Minister Manohar Lal during a high-level Consultative Committee meeting.
Energy Storage | 06/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. Appoints Sunil Tiku as CBO - Large Systems (Solar & Storage Business)
With an illustrious career spanning over 32 years, Sunil Tiku brings a wealth of experience in business development, strategic sales, product and project management, and the execution of high-value energy projects across diverse industrial landscapes.
Business | 06/08/2025 | By News Bureau
Trina Storage Partners with Allview for 65 MWh Topli?a BESS Project in Romania
The 65 MWh Toplița project, located in central Romania, marks a significant milestone in Trina Storage’s strategic expansion across Eastern Europe. Trina Storage will supply the DC-side solution, including 16 of its next-generation Elementa 2 battery cabinets, as part of the overall system architecture.
Energy Storage | 06/08/2025 | By News Bureau
Haryana Proposes Amendments to Rooftop Solar Regulations to Align with PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed a second amendment to its rooftop solar regulations to boost prosumer participation and align with the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Last date for submitting comments/objections is August 14, 2025.
Policies & Regulations | 06/08/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
