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Solar Cell Capacity in ALMM Nears 37 GW in September 2026

MNRE has updated the ALMM List-II, adding 1,397 MW of TOPCon solar cell capacity in September 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 36,864 MW. While Jupiter International's subsidiary, Jupiter Solartech, has enlisted 1,297 MW of TOPCon capacity from a new unit in Baddi, Renewsys India has added 100 MW of capacity from its unit in Telangana.

Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Data Centre Expansion Puts India’s Renewable Power Capacity to Test

For renewable developers, the expansion of data centres creates a large potential market.

Energy efficiency | 28/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

HM Amit Shah Flags Off First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati Railway Station

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, as part of railway development projects worth INR 1,472 crore focused on cleaner energy, safety and infrastructure.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India Targets Up to 8 GW Wind Capacity Addition in FY27

India is on track to add 7.5-8 GW of wind capacity in FY27, according to MNRE.

Other Energy Applications / Cooking | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Makes Consumer Approval of Agreements Mandatory on PM Surya Ghar Portal

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated digital consumer verification for Vendor-Consumer Agreements on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG MBY) Portal, making consumer approval mandatory before installation can proceed.

Policies & Regulations | 23/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Synchro Electricals, LK Enersys Enter Data Centre Segment

Synchro Electricals and LK Enersys have completed a data centre project featuring an integrated electrical panel and power distribution setup.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By News Bureau

SECI Awards Saatvik Green Energy 600 MWp Solar Module Order Worth INR 1,041.63 Crore

SECI’s order to Saatvik Green Energy requires domestic solar cells and modules, with supply and transportation scheduled for completion by December 2027.

Solar manufacturing | 16/09/2026 | By News Bureau

Australian National University, India’s Indosol Solar Partner on Giga-Scale TOPCon Cell Development

Under the agreement, ANU researchers will work with Indosol’s process teams on manufacturing processes for advanced N-type TOPCon solar cells, with the aim of accelerating the transfer of research breakthroughs from laboratory development to commercial production.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

UAE-Backed Solar Plants in Comoros Add 20MW Capacity with Battery Storage

UAE-backed 20MW solar project with 16MWh battery storage inaugurated in Comoros, expected to generate 33.75GWh annually and reduce diesel dependence.

Middle East Market | 16/09/2026 | By EI News Network

BikeWo Appoints Automotive Veteran Sumanth Badiga to Advisory Board

BikeWo has appointed automotive veteran Sumanth Badiga to Advisory Board, strengthening its enterprise mobility and logistics expansion strategy.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By EI News Network

Headsup B2B Listed as National Vendor on PM Surya Ghar Portal for Rooftop Solar

Headsup B2B expands solar business into residential installations while continuing supply and procurement services for EPCs, developers and institutional customers.

Standards & Certifications | 16/09/2026 | By News Bureau

ACME Solar Commissions 66.68 MW Solar Capacity in Rajasthan

ACME Solar, through its subsidiary, ACME Renewtech, has commissioned 66.68 MW of Solar capacity in Bikaner, Rajasthan, expanding its operational portfolio.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/09/2026 | By News Bureau

Exide India Partners with Germany’s ExCom to Strengthen Industrial Energy Storage Presence in Europe

The cooperation between Exide India and ExCom will initially focus on traction and motive-power batteries for material-handling equipment, logistics operations and other industrial mobility applications, as well as stationary battery systems for industrial, infrastructure and energy storage applications.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Hero Motors Raises INR 299.99 Crore from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

Hero Motors will use proceeds from its fresh issue toward debt repayment, capacity expansion, inorganic growth and general corporate purposes.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By News Bureau

Vikram Solar Signs 1 GW Domestic Cell Supply Pact with Avaada Electro

Under the agreement, Avaada Electro will supply half-cut N-Type G12R TOPCon cells for Vikram Solar's module manufacturing operations, with deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2026.

Business | 16/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi