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

VOC Port Authority, CGS Energy Ink INR 5,000 Crore MoU for 300 TPD Green Ammonia Project

VOC Port Authority has signed an INR 5,000 crore MoU with CGS Energy to set up a 300 TPD green ammonia plant at Tuticorin, during the India Maritime Week 2025.

Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 03/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Black Gold Recycling Acquires Majority Stake in Reteck Envirotech

Black Gold Recycling has acquired a majority stake in Reteck Envirotech, the Indian arm of Li Tong Group, to strengthen its circular economy platform and expand sustainable recycling solutions across batteries, plastics, solar panels, and e-waste.

Business | 03/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Indygreen Technologies Signs 1 GW Solar Module Production Line Deal with Goyama Solar at REI 2025

Indygreen Technologies has signed an MoU with Goyama Solar to establish a 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Panipat, Haryana, during the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025.

Solar manufacturing | 03/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Iberdrola Issues EUR 1 Billion EU Green Hybrid Bond

Iberdrola has successfully placed EUR 1 billion in green hybrid bonds, under the EU Green Bond Standard, setting a record-low 3.75 percent coupon and drawing over EUR 8 billion in investor demand.

Investment & Trading | 03/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Agastya Energy to Invest INR 7,000 Crore in 10 GW Solar Facility in Andhra Pradesh

Agastya Energy to invest INR 7,000 crore in a 10 GW solar cell and module facility in Kurnool, boosting India’s clean energy manufacturing and employment.

Business | 01/11/2025 | By EI News Network

Welspun New Energy, Kandla Port Ink MoU to Develop Green Methanol Infrastructure

Welspun New Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, to develop green methanol infrastructure that will support India’s maritime decarbonisation and green shipping initiatives.

Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 01/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Subsidiary Gets CERC Nod for Nationwide Power Trading

ACME Greentech Eighth, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar, has received a 25-year Category-IV interstate electricity trading licence from CERC, enabling nationwide power trading and revenue generation opportunities.

Business | 01/11/2025 | By EI News Network

Ingka Investments Launches 210 MWp Solar Project in Rajasthan Under INR 1,000 Crore Green Push

Ingka Investments, part of the IKEA group, has announced its first renewable energy project in India, a 210 MWp solar plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking a major step in its INR 1,000 crore green investment plan.

Business | 01/11/2025 | By EI News Network

MOIL Invites Bids for 15 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

MOIL has invited bids to develop a 15 MW AC solar PV project with seasonal tilt at Rajgarh Khas in Madhya Pradesh. Bid submission ends on December 2, 2025.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Cosmic PV Power Expands into BESS, Signs MoU with Indygreen Technologies for 2 GW Line at REI 2025

Cosmic PV Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indygreen Technologies at REI Expo 2025 to set up a 2 GW lithium-ion battery production line for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The line is expected to be commissioned by March 2026.

Business | 01/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

 
 
 
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