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
Govt. Invites Global Bids for 10 GWh ACC Battery Manufacturing Under PLIACC Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under the PLI scheme to strengthen grid scale energy storage, support renewable energy integration and boost domestic manufacturing.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Atria University and MiniMines Cleantech Solutions’ partnership will focused on developing AI and synthetic biology-enabled technologies for recovering lithium and other critical minerals from spent lithium-ion batteries and aligns with India's BioE3 Policy and National Critical Minerals Mission.
Energy efficiency | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Solar Sanga, Tata Power's outreach ambassador, will educate households on the PM Surya Ghar scheme, rooftop solar benefits, government subsidies, eligibility, application process, and suitable solar solutions for consumers' energy needs.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Waaree ESS Commissions 5.15 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility
The advanced Industry 4.0-enabled facility marks a milestone in Waaree ESS’s 20 GWh manufacturing roadmap, supporting domestic production of battery packs, lithium cells and scalable energy storage solutions for India’s clean energy transition.
Energy Storage | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
NHPC Signs PPA with Chhattisgarh Discom to Supply Power from 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Project
NHPC has signed a 40-year Power Purchase Agreement with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company for the supply of electricity from its 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Why Udaipur Is Emerging as Rajasthan's Next Rooftop Solar Growth Hub Under PM Surya Ghar
Backed by its selection under the MNRE's City Accelerator Program, attractive rooftop solar incentives and upcoming large-scale residential solar deployment under the ULA model, Udaipur is emerging as a key hub for rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power has Reported Q1 FY27 Revenue of INR 1,555.5 Crore, PAT Jumps 103 Percent to INR 380.3 Crore and INR 548.1 Crore EBITDA.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Hitachi Energy Secures 165 MW/330 MWh BESS Project in Andhra Pradesh
Hitachi Energy has secured its first Battery Energy Storage System project in India – a 165 MW/330 MWh installation in Andhra Pradesh, marking its entry into India’s BESS sector.
Energy Storage | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Dalmia Bharat Lays Foundation for INR 3,100 Crore Green Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Dalmia Bharat will invest INR 3,100 crore in a new Kadapa cement plant powered by over 80 percent renewable energy, creating 1,000 jobs and expanding sustainable manufacturing capacity by FY28.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Cabinet Approves INR 1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 to Boost India's Semiconductor Ecosystem
The Union Cabinet has approved the Semicon 2.0 programme with a total outlay of INR 1,27,500 crore to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem through long-term policy support.
Policies & Regulations | 16/07/2026 | 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