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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

Prism Johnson to Procure 49.5 MW Captive Wind Power from Purvah Green

Prism Johnson has announced an investment of up to INR 40 crore in KUS Renewable, a Purvah Green SPV, to develop a 49.5 MW captive wind power project in Madhya Pradesh for supplying renewable power to its Satna cement plant.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 25/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

RECPDCL to Solarise 76 ICAR Institutes with 11.1 MW Rooftop PV

REC Power Development and Consultancy has partnered with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to implement 11.1 MW of rooftop solar across 76 institutes in 24 States and Union Territories, with annual generation estimated at 1.73 crore units.

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

RECPDCL Hands Over Sakoli Transmission SPV to Ashoka Buildcon

REC Power Development and Consultancy has handed over the Sakoli Power Transmission SPV to Ashoka Buildcon for developing a 400/220/132 kV transmission project in Maharashtra on a BOOT basis.

Smart Grid / T&D | 25/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Cleantech Solar Commissions 36 MWp Solar Projects in Tamil Nadu

Cleantech Solar commissions a 36 MWp open access solar project in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, for customers in automotive, manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Solar manufacturing | 25/09/2026 | By News Bureau

India, EU Seek Deeper Cooperation on Emerging Energy Tech

India and the EU have discussed expanding power-sector cooperation across energy storage, green hydrogen, nuclear technologies, digital power systems and carbon markets during MoS MNRE Shripad Naik’s bilateral meeting with a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in New Delhi.

Business | 25/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey