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
LG Energy Solution and SNU Advances LMR Battery Technology for Large-Format EV Cells
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University researchers have developed an approach to improve LMR battery stability, with 40Ah-class cells retaining 92.2 percent energy after 883 charge-discharge cycles.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Roofsol Energy Secures Repeat 4.48 MWp Solar Order from Metro Decorative
Roofsol Energy has secured a repeat 4.48 MWp solar project order from Metro Decorative (CROSSBOND) for installations in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, following an earlier 3.2 MWp project.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Powertrac Places Order with SUNKA LEAD for 10 GWh BESS Manufacturing Line in Gujarat
Powertrac has placed an order with China-based SUNKA LEAD for a 10 GWh automated BESS manufacturing line in Gujarat. The proposed facility will feature AGV-based material movement, robotic assembly, automated testing and integrated BESS manufacturing capabilities.
Energy Storage | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak Secure Financing for 400 MWh BESS Project in Malaysia
Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak have secured financial close with UOB to construct and operate Malaysia's flagship 100 MW/400 MWh utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under the MyBeST program, targeted for commissioning in mid-2027.
Energy Storage | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Karnataka Targets 66 GW Power Capacity by 2030, with Clean Energy Leading Expansion
Karnataka has set a target of 66 GW of installed power capacity by 2030, with clean energy driving expansion alongside stronger storage and grid infrastructure.
Policies & Regulations | 06/09/2026 | By EI News Network
CG Power Rolls Out First Transformer from Sehore Plant in Madhya Pradesh
CG Power has rolled out its first transformer at its greenfield manufacturing facility in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
Business | 06/09/2026 | By EI News Network
IEX Trades 13,938 MU Electricity in August, Up 20.2 Percent Year on Year
IEX traded 13,938 MU of electricity in August, up 20.2 percent year on year amid higher power demand.
Business | 05/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Brazil Seeks Stronger Green Energy Partnership with India
Brazil seeks deeper green energy cooperation with India, offering renewable energy expertise while exploring collaboration in biofuels, clean mobility, energy security and sustainable development.
Business | 05/09/2026 | By EI News Network
NLC India Renewables Receives LoI from GUVNL for 275 MW/550 MWh BESS Project in Gujarat
NLC India Renewables has received a Letter of Intent from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam for a 275 MW/550 MWh standalone BESS project in Gujarat at a tariff of INR 2,31,989/MW/month, following GUVNL’s August 2026 auction.
Energy Storage | 05/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Power Sector to Drive 9-10 Percent Revenue Growth for Large EPC Companies: Crisil
Large EPC companies’ revenue growth is expected to reach 9-10 percent, driven by power investments and overseas opportunities, says Crisil Ratings.
Business | 05/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
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
Mahindra Susten’s MD Avinash Rao Says India Needs Balanced Energy Mix for Reliable Transition
Amit Manohar
Secretary General
Solar Industry Must Adapt to Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystem: ISMA’s Amit Manohar