MNRE Extends PM-KUSUM Financial Closure Deadline to Nov 30
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for achieving financial closure under PM-KUSUM Components A and C to November 30, 2026, while retaining March 31, 2027 as the project completion deadline.
Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Cabinet Approves INR 1.86 Lakh Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme to strengthen intra-state transmission to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy and deploy 50 GWh of BESS by FY 2032-33. Industry leaders weigh in on its impact on the RE and BESS sector.
Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Energy Week 2027 to be held in Kolkata in January
Kolkata will host India Energy Week 2027 from January 28-31, drawing global energy stakeholders.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By EI News Network
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
Adecco India Says India’s Battery Industry Could Generate Up to 2 Million Jobs by 2030
According to Adecco India, around 70 percent of battery-sector hiring demand is expected to be concentrated around major gigafactory clusters, with emerging opportunities in Tier-2 and Tier-3 corridors.
Business | 09/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Jio-bp Signs MoU with DRIVN to Accelerate Commercial EV Charging Network
Jio-bp and DRIVN will explore integrated charging, preferential tariffs, turnkey solutions and bridge commercial EV leasing with reliable charging infrastructure across identified cities and highways.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 09/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Fujiyama Power Systems to Invest INR 5 Crore in Associate Company Zayo Energy via CCDs
Fujiyama Power Systems has announced an INR 5.01 crore investment through a CCD subscription in associate Zayo Energy, which manufactures PV ribbon wires, busbars, copper wires, solder bars and wires, aluminium frames, EVA sheets, junction boxes and backsheets, to strengthen backward integration across its solar manufacturing value chain.
Investment & Trading | 09/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Maharashtra MERC Rules Captive Renewable Power Gets No Priority in Open Access
MERC has ruled that captive renewable power cannot receive priority over third party renewable energy during open access energy credit adjustments under Regulation 14.10.
Policies & Regulations | 09/09/2026 | By EI News Network
China May Tighten Approval of New Energy Storage Capacity Amid Oversupply Concerns
China may tighten approval of new energy storage projects as planned capacity exceeds demand, raising concerns over overcapacity and price competition.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
GMIDC Invites EOI for 85 MW Floating Solar Plus BESS Project in Maharashtra
Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation has invited EOIs to develop an 85 MW floating solar PV plus BESS project at Mukane Reservoir in Nashik under the PPP model. Bid submission ends on September 28, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Ola Electric Board Approves INR 1,500 Crore Fundraising Proposal
Ola Electric Mobility has approved an enabling resolution to raise up to INR 1,500 crore through the issuance of equity shares and/or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity shares.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
WattPower Introduces 506KTL Grid-Forming Inverter for Large-Scale Solar Projects
WattPower’s smart string inverter is designed to support solar plants operating under weak-grid conditions and evolving grid-code requirements.
Energy Storage | 08/09/2026 | By News Bureau
CHARGEZONE Secures USD 1 Billion EV Charging Contracts, Plans 1,000 New Stations
CHARGEZONE is integrating renewable energy and battery storage as it scales demand-backed EV charging infrastructure.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Torrent Green Energy Commissions 322 MWp Solar Projects in Maharashtra’s Nashik
Torrent Green Energy’s fifty solar installations across Nashik’s 14 talukas are set to support feeder-level solarisation, improve grid efficiency and serve agricultural loads.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
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Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind
Avinash Rao
Managing Director & CEO
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Amit Manohar
Secretary General
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