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
Freyr Energy Launches High-Performance SiC Solar Inverters for Indian Homes
Freyr Energy launches a new range of SiC-based solar inverters with smart monitoring, safety features and 10-year warranty, targeting growing demand for efficient and reliable residential rooftop solar solutions in India.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Power Share to 22 Percent, Targets 70 Percent by FY28
Hindustan Zinc has increased renewable power’s share in its overall electricity consumption to 22 percent, up from 18 percent in FY26, and is targeting 70 percent renewable power by FY28 as it advances its clean energy transition.
Business | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
GameChange Energy Breaks Ground on New EHV Transformer Factory in Mumbai
GameChange Energy is investing in a new Mumbai manufacturing facility for EHV transformers rated up to 300 MVA and 500 kV, strengthening India’s critical power infrastructure supply chain.
Power R&D | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Solaryaan Launches Expanded Hybrid Inverters, BESS and All in One Energy Storage Systems Portfolio
Solaryaan has launched an expanded portfolio of grid-tied, hybrid inverters, microinverters, All-in-One energy storage systems, and BESS solutions, covering applications ranging from residential solar installations to commercial and industrial projects.
Business | 19/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
AHAsolar Technologies has received a work order from NLC India Renewables for consultancy for a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project, 50 MW solar project and 25 MW/150 MWh BESS project in Neyveli.<br />
Business | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Advait Greenergy Bags INR 116 Crore EPC Order for 200 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Advait Energy Transitions’ subsidiary Advait Greenergy has secured a INR 116 crore turnkey EPC contract from KPI Green Energy for a 200 MW ground mounted solar project in Bikaner.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Telangana Proposes INR 200 Crore Scheme to Electrify 18,766 Petrol and Diesel Auto Rickshaws
Telangana proposes financial assistance up to INR 1.50 lakh for retrofitting or replacing eligible auto rickshaws, targeting cleaner urban mobility, lower fuel costs and reduced emissions across Hyderabad’s CURE region.
Policies & Regulations | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
UPERC dismissed UPRVUNL’s petition seeking BESS integration and tariff framework for thermal plants, saying regulatory changes require stakeholder consultation and cannot be introduced through judicial proceedings.
Policies & Regulations | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Sri Lanka Energy Minister Visits JAKSON’s Solar Module Facility to Explore Clean Energy Cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka visited JAKSON Group’s 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, exploring potential cooperation in solar manufacturing, electrolyser technology and broader clean energy solutions.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Bombay Logistics Deploys Blue Energy Motors’ LNG Trucks for JSW Steel Operations in Karnataka
Bombay Logistics has commenced commercial operations of Blue Energy Motors’ heavy-duty LNG trucks in Karnataka’s Toranagallu region for JSW Steel, marking a step towards more fuel-efficient and lower-carbon industrial freight.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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