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March-April-2025 2025

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

Indian Oil Approves INR 1,086 Cr Equity Investment in Terra Clean to Develop 4.3 GW RE Projects

Indian Oil Corporation’s Board has approved an additional equity investment of INR 1,086 crore in its subsidiary Terra Clean to develop 4.3 GW of additional renewable energy projects, in addition to the already approved 1 GW RE capacity.

Investment & Trading | 02/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hero Future Energies Signs PPA with SECI for 270 MW Solar Project with ESS

Hero Future Energies has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 270 MW solar-plus-storage project at a tariff of INR 3.52/kWh. The capacity was awarded under SECI’s ISTS XVII auction.

Business | 02/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Unseen Legal and Financial Barriers Impeding EV Leasing Growth

As operational risks continue to grow, EV leasing companies witness financial roadblocks, particularly around battery economics. Under Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) models, which are key to affordable EV adoption, fragmented policies and inconsistent financing norms cause financial friction and cut deep into leasing margins.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 02/05/2025 | By News Bureau

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Invites Bids for 5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Under RESCO Model

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has invited bids to develop around 5 MWp of rooftop solar projects across metro stations and depots in Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow under the RESCO model. Bid submission ends on May 30, 2025.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Waaree Launches India’s First All-in-One Solar Kit for Homes Under Surya Ghar Yojana

This launch marks a significant milestone in making solar power more accessible, reliable, and consumer-friendly for households. Waaree Radiance stands out as the only all-in-one rooftop solar kit in India, eliminating the need for customers to source and coordinate multiple components.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/05/2025 | By News Bureau

Wallbox Partners with Nissan Canada to Launch Nationwide Home EV Charging Solution

As part of this program, RocketEV, one of Canada’s EV charger installers, will provide professional installation services, helping deliver a seamless, one-stop shop experience for both new and existing Nissan EV drivers.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 02/05/2025 | By News Bureau

Convergent Breaks Ground on 3MW/9MWh Battery Storage Project for Massachusetts Utility WBMLP

Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) announced it has broken ground on a 3MW/9MWh utility-scale battery storage system for Massachusetts’s municipally-owned utility company West Boylston Municipal Light Plant (WBMLP).

Energy Storage | 02/05/2025 | By News Bureau

GWC, Yellow Door Energy Launch GCC’s Biggest Private Solar Project

GWC and Yellow Door Energy have partnered to develop the GCC’s largest private solar initiative, installing solar systems across three logistics parks to boost sustainability, cut emissions, and support Qatar’s green goals.

Middle East Market | 02/05/2025 | By EI News Network

KP Energy Orders Senvion’s 4.2M160 Turbines for Gujarat Hybrid Power Project

KP Energy orders 20 advanced 4.2M160 wind turbines from Senvion India for a hybrid project in Gujarat, marking one of the first commercial deployments of the model in India.

Business | 02/05/2025 | By EI News Network

GE Vernova to Supply 765 kV Transformers to POWERGRID for Renewable Transmission Projects in India

GE Vernova’s scope includes the supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the equipment. Manufacturing will be carried out at GE Vernova’s power transformer facility in Vadodara, India. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026 and continue through the end of 2027.

Smart Grid / T&D | 02/05/2025 | By News Bureau