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
Greaves Electric Mobility Secures INR 530 Crore Equity Infusion to Accelerate EV Innovation
Greaves Electric Mobility has raised INR 530 crore through a fully subscribed rights issue. The fresh capital will support the development of next-generation electric vehicles, battery management systems, powertrains and advanced technologies.
Business | 03/08/2026 | By News Bureau
GMIDC Invites EOI for 200 MW Floating Solar Project with BESS in Maharashtra
Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation has invited bids to develop, operate and maintain a 200 MW floating solar PV project with a co-located BESS on the Purna reservoir in Hingoli district, Maharashtra, under the PPP model.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Origis Energy Commissions Additional 500 MWdc at Rockhound Solar Complex in Texas
Origis Energy has commissioned three additional phases of its Rockhound Solar complex in Ector County, Texas, increasing the site's operational solar capacity to nearly 1 GWdc. The company plans to increase the complex’s solar plus storage capacity to over 2 GW by 2029.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
BSPGCL Floats Tender for 150 MW Solar Project with 75 MW/300 MWh BESS in Bihar
Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. has invited bids for a 150 MW solar project integrated with a 75 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system, with bid submissions closing on August 21, 2026.
Business | 02/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Himachal Pradesh to Procure 1,000 More Electric Buses, Eyes 100 Hydrogen Buses
While flagging off 297 new electric buses for HRTC in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state will procure 1,000 more electric buses this year and is considering the induction of 100 hydrogen-powered buses.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 01/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association hosts the first edition of ElectraNorth 2026 in New Delhi that spotlighted northern India's expanding energy demand, investment opportunities, grid modernisation, renewable energy, battery storage, and innovation-driven manufacturing.
Business | 01/08/2026 | By News Bureau
CERC Proposes New Transmission Charge Waiver Framework for Renewable Energy and BESS
CERC has proposed retaining ISTS charge waivers for eligible renewable energy projects delayed solely due to non-availability of the inter-state transmission system, while extending waiver benefits to eligible co-located renewable energy and battery energy storage system projects and introducing reforms to support renewable energy integration.
Policies & Regulations | 01/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikran Engineering Bags INR 120.69 Crore POWERGRID Contract for 400 kV GIS Substation Expansion
Vikran Engineering to design, supply, erect, and commission 400 kV GIS infrastructure at three major substations that will enhance grid reliability, strengthen inter-regional power transmission and improve power evacuation capabilities.
Power R&D | 01/08/2026 | By News Bureau
TERI, in collaboration with Landesa, has released two research publications that proposes practical measures such as a Digital Renewable Energy Atlas, participatory mapping, agrivoltaics, and stronger community engagement to ensure India’s clean energy transition remains environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and economically resilient.
Standards & Certifications | 01/08/2026 | By News Bureau
CEEW, SECI Sign MoU to Support Design of Next-Gen Power Market Mechanisms
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water and the Solar Energy Corporation of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on policy research, market design and knowledge exchange for a clean, reliable and affordable electricity sector.
Power R&D | 01/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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