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Mecpower Solutions Signs MoU with Gujarat to Set Up 5 GWh Battery Storage Facility

Mecpower Solutions has partnered with the Government of Gujarat to establish a proposed 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System assembly facility at Karjan, supporting India's renewable energy infrastructure and grid resilience through advanced energy storage manufacturing.

Business | 30/07/2026 | By News Bureau

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Helps Nearly 19 Lakh Households Achieve Zero Electricity Bills

Nearly 18.94 lakh households reported zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, with 40.07 lakh systems installed nationwide.

Policies & Regulations | 29/07/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Allows DISCOMs to Use PM Surya Ghar Balance Incentives for BESS and Grid Upgrades

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the permissible use of PM Surya Ghar incentives, allowing DISCOMs to invest balance funds in BESS, rooftop solar, grid upgrades and monitoring infrastructure to support faster rooftop solar deployment.

Policies & Regulations | 29/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Udaipur to Host Its First Major Solar Event – REconnect Summit Rajasthan on July 30

Energetica India will host the second edition of the REconnect Summit Rajasthan in Udaipur on July 30, 2026, bringing together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss solar manufacturing, energy storage, and Rajasthan's renewable energy roadmap.

Business | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

PM Surya Ghar 2.0 May Pair Capital Support with Generation-Linked Incentives

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering a performance-linked revamp of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana that could tie financial assistance to electricity generation, battery storage and long-term system performance under PM Surya Ghar 2.0.

Policies & Regulations | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey