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40 Under 40 – Honouring the Brightest Minds in Renewable Energy!

The ‘40 Under 40’ program is a quest to identify the top 40 most influential business leaders under the age of forty who have made significant contributions to the renewable energy industry.

Business | 02/05/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

MP Cabinet Approves 2,000 MW Solar Park and 1,000 MW Storage Project for Shared Supply with UP

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a 2,000 MW solar park and 1,000 MW energy storage project to supply power alternately to Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, leveraging their complementary seasonal demand patterns for efficient energy use.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 30/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Program

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched India’s Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) on April 29, 2025, marking a key step toward establishing a transparent and credible framework for certifying green hydrogen production.

Policies & Regulations | 30/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Avaada Group Signs MoU with GoM to Develop 3650 MW Pumped Storage Projects

Avaada Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra to develop two major Pumped Storage Hydro Projects with a combined capacity of 3650 MW.

Energy Storage | 29/04/2025 | By News Bureau

GAIL, Gujarat Gas, and Baba Deep Singh Green Power Ink CBG Supply Deal

As per the agreement, Baba Deep Singh Green Power will supply compressed biogas (CBG) to Gujarat Gas Ltd., with GAIL facilitating the transmission to ensure an efficient and uninterrupted supply chain.

Renewable energy / Biomass | 28/04/2025 | By News Bureau

NTPC, ISA Partner with 7 African Nations for Solar Projects

NTPC and ISA to develop over 1.5 GW solar capacity across Africa, including floating solar in Mauritius; NTPC to lead feasibility studies and bid design for project execution.

Business | 11/04/2025 | By EI News Network

Sungrow Powers Solar-Storage Project with 136 MVA Inverter and 220 MWh Capacity in Australia

With a total inverter capacity of 136 MVA and a total storage capacity of 55MW / 220MWh, the project stands as Australia's largest DC-coupled solar-plus-storage installation to date and marks GPG's first hybrid project.

Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

ContourGlobal Launches 221 MWp Solar Plant and 1.2 GWh Energy Storage

Quillagua is a 221 MWp photovoltaic solar plant with a 1.2 GWh battery storage system, capable of delivering 200 MW for 6.2 hours after sunset, making it the largest solar plant coupled with battery storage system in Latin America.

Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

Kosol Energie Secures 400 MW Module Supply Order for NTPC’s 1.6 GW Khavda Solar Project

Kosol Energie secured a 400 MW PV module supply order through Zetwerk, as part of NTPC’s broader 1,515 MWp PV module procurement initiative for the Khavda Solar Project.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Installs 600 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant in its Haridwar Warehouse

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has installed a 600 kWp rooftop solar power plant at its warehouse in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The plant is expected to produce more than 7.5 lakh units of solar energy annually.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Sistema.bio India Delivers 100,000 Biogas Plants, Boosting Clean Energy in Rural India

Sistema.bio India has reached a monumental milestone of delivering 100,000 biogas plants across 24 states, catalyzing a ‘Silent Biogas Revolution’ in rural India.

Renewable energy / Biomass | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

OSM Partners with Naari Shakti to Empower Women with 2,500 Pink Electric Rickshaws in India

Under this initiative, OSM will deploy 2500 specially designed Pink Auto Rickshaws to women drivers across India, enhancing both employment opportunities and last-mile connectivity.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

SECI Signs 125 MW/500 MWh Battery Energy Storage Sale Agreement with KESB

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has signed a battery energy storage sale agreement with Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS project in Kerala, to be developed by JSW Energy.

Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Eastman Auto & Power Showcases Cutting-Edge Power Solutions at Middle East Energy 2025 in Dubai

Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. announce its participation in Middle East Energy 2025, one of the most prestigious energy events in the world. This event brought together top energy professionals, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of the energy landscape.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau

India’s Installed RE Capacity Reaches 220.10 GW, Another 234.46 GW in Pipeline: MNRE

India’s total installed renewable energy capacity has reached 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025. While installed solar capacity has reached 105.65 GW, wind capacity stands at 50.04 GW and bioenergy at 11.58 GW. India also has a robust RE pipeline of 234.46 GW—comprising 169.40 GW under implementation and 65.06 GW tendered.

Business | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey