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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

HM Amit Shah Flags Off First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati Railway Station

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, as part of railway development projects worth INR 1,472 crore focused on cleaner energy, safety and infrastructure.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India Targets Up to 8 GW Wind Capacity Addition in FY27

India is on track to add 7.5-8 GW of wind capacity in FY27, according to MNRE.

Other Energy Applications / Cooking | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Makes Consumer Approval of Agreements Mandatory on PM Surya Ghar Portal

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated digital consumer verification for Vendor-Consumer Agreements on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG MBY) Portal, making consumer approval mandatory before installation can proceed.

Policies & Regulations | 23/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IEEMA Appoints Hartek Singh as President-Elect for 2026–27

Hartek Group CMD will support IEEMA’s policy and strategic agenda, with a focus on manufacturing, exports, grid modernisation and energy transition.

Business | 28/09/2026 | By News Bureau

IEX Subsidiary Applies for Licence to Launch Indian Coal Exchange

Indian Coal Exchange plans a physical delivery-based platform to enable transparent coal trading, efficient price discovery and wider market access.

Business | 28/09/2026 | By News Bureau

SWELECT Launches Scalable SWEES EN Hybrid Inverter Range

SWELECT Energy Systems is rolling out its SWEES EN hybrid inverter range for C&I customers, offering systems from 5 kW to 50 kW with scalability beyond 50 kW.

Energy Storage | 28/09/2026 | By News Bureau

NTPC, EDF Power Solutions Establish 50:50 JV for Clean Energy Projects

NTPC and EDF will jointly develop, own and operate pumped storage, hydropower and renewable energy projects in India and neighbouring countries.

Energy efficiency | 28/09/2026 | By News Bureau

MoP Orders Coal-based Captive Power Plants Above 50 MW to Maximise Output, Sell Surplus

The Ministry of Power has directed 112 captive coal-based generating stations with installed capacity of 50 MW and above to operate at the maximum available capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026, and offer surplus power through power exchanges, amid expectations of rising electricity demand in the coming months.

Conventional energy / Thermal Power Plants | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Envision Energy Unveils 8 MW-Class EN175/8.0 Wind Turbine at WindEnergy Hamburg

Envision Energy has launched the 8 MW-class Model T–EN175/8.0 onshore wind turbine, combining a 175-metre rotor, advanced grid-forming technology and AI-powered autonomous optimisation for higher energy yield and reliability, at WindEnergy Hamburg 2026.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IESA Launches ‘BESS for C&I’ to Support 300 Consumers

IESA has launched ‘BESS for C&I’ to address financing, policy, cost and awareness barriers as India’s C&I battery storage market expands.

Business | 25/09/2026 | By News Bureau

China Cell, Wafer, Polysilicon Prices Fall: What It Means for India

Chinese solar cell prices have declined for a third consecutive week since peaking in late August, with lower wafer and polysilicon prices also easing upstream costs, a trend that could influence India’s module pricing and its ongoing shift towards domestic ingot-wafer-cell manufacturing.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 25/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Mufin Green Finance Lists USD 6M Bonds on India INX

Mufin Green Finance’s USD 6 million senior bonds have been admitted for trading on India INX’s Global Securities Market at GIFT City.

Business | 25/09/2026 | By News Bureau

Nine Energy and Green Energy Wealth Creators Enter Hurun Top 200

Hurun Top 200 list includes four Energy and five Green Energy wealth creators, with Gautam Adani and family and Mukesh Ambani and family ranked first and second.

Business | 25/09/2026 | By News Bureau