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
Delta Electronics India Proposes AI, Renewable Energy and Microgrid Engineering Centre in Tamil Nadu
Delta Electronics plans to establish the ARIVAM testing and validation centre at its Krishnagiri facility while exploring collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government on energy infrastructure, AI data centres and industrial automation.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Rajasthan DISCOMs Float Tenders for 172 MW/688 MWh Pilot Standalone BESS Projects
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL), Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) have floated tenders to develop standalone pilot Battery Energy Storage System projects of 150 MW/600 MWh, 12 MW/48 MWh and 10 MW/40 MWh, respectively, across Rajasthan. Bid submission ends on August 12, 2026.
Energy Storage | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
DCM Shriram Partners with Serentica Renewables for 58 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in Gujarat
The hybrid renewable energy project will supply renewable power to DCM Shriram's Bharuch chemicals facility, increasing the company's total renewable energy capacity to 176 MW upon commissioning in June 2027.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Alpex Solar Seeks ALMM List-II Inclusion for 2.2 GW TOPCon Cell Plant Ahead of Commercial Production
Alpex Solar plans to begin commercial production at its 2.2 GW TOPCon G12R solar cell manufacturing facility in Mathura in August 2026, while advancing its long-term vertical integration strategy.
Solar manufacturing | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC REL Tenders BoS Package for 110 MW Wind Power Project at Khavda
NTPC Renewable Energy issues tenders for the Balance of System package for a 110 MW wind energy project at Khavda, Gujarat. Bid submission ends on August 10, 2026.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
DERC Simplifies Rooftop Solar Net Metering Process, Tightens Timelines for Connectivity Approvals
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified an amendment to net metering regulation for renewable energy to streamline rooftop solar net metering through a simplified two-stage approval process, fully online applications and stricter timelines for faster connectivity.
Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
REC Partners with CPRI to Strengthen Quality Assurance Under RDSS
REC has signed an MoU with the Central Power Research Institute to strengthen third-party quality testing and assurance of materials used in projects under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
Standards & Certifications | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Launches First Hydrogen Powered Train on Jind-Sonipat Route
Indian Railways has launched India's first indigenous hydrogen powered train, advancing clean mobility, reducing emissions and supporting the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Business | 17/07/2026 | By EI News Network
India's Battery Sector Prioritises Scrap Collection Amid Rising Demand
India's battery industry is increasingly relying on scrap recycling to secure raw materials, reduce imports and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Business | 17/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Laser Power & Infra Secures INR 4.15 Crore HPSEBL Order for HTLS Reconductoring Project
Laser Power & Infra has secured a INR 4.15 crore HPSEBL reconductoring project to deploy HTLS AECC conductors in Himachal Pradesh, marking its first commercial implementation of TS Conductor's advanced transmission technology in India.
Business | 17/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
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Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
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Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind
Avinash Rao
Managing Director & CEO
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Amit Manohar
Secretary General
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