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
ACME Solar Secures INR 2,646.64 Crore REC Funding for 450 MW Assured Peak Power Project
ACME Solar’s hybrid project integrates solar power and battery energy storage to deliver reliable, dispatchable renewable energy under a 25-year PPA with SJVN.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
KBR leads funding round with participation from Databricks Ventures as the British AI company strengthens global expansion and scales its Orbital foundation AI platform for energy operations.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Amara Raja Commissions INR 500 Crore 60 MWh Battery CQP in Telangana
Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies has commissioned a Customer Qualification Plant in Telangana to manufacture lithium-ion cells for OEM qualification and approval ahead of its planned 2 GWh commercial-scale cell production in CY2027. Built at an investment of INR 500 crore, it forms part of the company's INR 9,500 crore, 16 GWh Gigfactory.
Energy Storage | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
POWERGRID Commissions Khavda Phase IV Transmission Project for 7 GW RE Evacuation
POWERGRID has commissioned the Khavda Phase IV transmission project, enabling evacuation of up to 7 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
RRVPNL Monetises Spare Fiber Network Through Sterlite Electric Partnership
RRVPNL has monetised its 17,000 km fiber network through Sterlite Electric, generating new revenue and strengthening Rajasthan's digital connectivity infrastructure.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By EI News Network
EAC-PM report urges rapid energy storage deployment to improve grid flexibility and support India's expanding renewable energy capacity efficiently.
Policies & Regulations | 15/07/2026 | By EI News Network
INVT Electric India will present its latest industrial automation and energy-efficient drive technologies at Automation Expo 2026 in Mumbai, featuring live demonstrations of application-focused solutions for manufacturing, infrastructure and process industries.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
CEA Proposes Mandatory External Safety Audit Framework for BESS Installations
The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft framework for mandatory external safety audits of Battery Energy Storage System installations, proposing standardised audit procedures, technical checklists and compliance requirements to enhance the safety and reliability of grid-scale energy storage projects.
Policies & Regulations | 15/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Bluebird Solar Secures 439.35 MW PV Module Supply Order from NTPC Renewable Energy
Bluebird Solar will supply advanced M10R N-Type TOPCon dual-glass bifacial modules for NTPC Renewable Energy's utility-scale solar project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
RIR Power Electronics Set to Begin Trading on National Stock Exchange
RIR Power Electronics’ dual listing on the National Stock Exchange is expected to enhance stock liquidity, improve investor participation and support the company's growth in India's semiconductor and power electronics sector.
Business | 15/07/2026 | 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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