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
Coal India Commissions 200 MW at Khavda Solar Project, Total Solar Capacity Reaches 557 MW
Coal India has commissioned 200 MW of its 300 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat, taking its total installed solar capacity to 557 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Power Secures LOA from SECI for 324 MW/2,592 MWh Pumped Storage Project
Tata Power has secured a Letter of Award from SECI for a 324 MW/2,592 MWh pumped storage project to provide energy storage services for 40 years at an annual fixed charge of approximately INR 351.3 crore.
Energy Storage | 20/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Berde Renewables Partners Sungrow, Solar Hive for 200 MW Solar and 500 MWh BESS Deployment
Berde Renewables has signed a three-year master agreement with Sungrow Power and Solar Hive to procure 200 MW of solar inverters and 500 MWh of battery energy storage systems for clean energy projects in the Philippines and Thailand.
Business | 20/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Uzbekistan Attracts Global Renewable Energy Investors as It Shifts Away from Gas
Uzbekistan attracts Saudi, UAE and Japanese renewable energy investors, accelerating solar and wind expansion while reducing dependence on natural gas.
Middle East Market | 19/07/2026 | By EI News Network
MNRE Extends ALMM List II Exemption for Net Metering, Open Access Projects till Dec. 2026
MNRE has extended the ALMM List II exemption for net metering and open access solar projects until December 31, 2026, while maintaining mandatory compliance for all eligible projects commissioned thereafter.
Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Waaree Energies Secures Additional 212 MW International Solar Module Order
Waaree Energies has secured an additional 212 MW international solar module order, increasing its total supply commitment to the customer to 562 MW.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network
China to Levy 2 Percent Consumption Tax on Batteries and Solar Cells
China has announced the levy of 2 percent consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 1, which will be increased to 4 percent from September 1, 2027. A 2 percent tax on solar cells from April 1, 2027 has also been announced which will be raised to 4 percent from April 1, 2028.
Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
DDA Floats Tender for 1.8 MW Net-Metered Solar Carport Projects in Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority has floated a tender to develop 1.8 MW of net-metered solar carport projects under the RESCO model in Delhi, including a 1.5 MW installation at District Park and NG Drain along the outer ring road to Khayala bridge, and a 300 kW project at MP Green Belt, Mangolpuri.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ONGC Energy Centre Completes Geothermal Wells at Puga
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Puga Geothermal Project, marking the successful completion of geothermal wells GT-02 and GT-03 by ONGC Energy Centre.
Renewable energy / Geothermal | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Speaking at ASSOCHAM's EV Ancillaries and Auto Components Conclave 2026, Sanjeev Chawla urged manufacturers to invest in innovation, localisation and intellectual property to strengthen India's EV supply chain.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
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