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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

Zelio E-Mobility Expands Manufacturing Footprint with New EV Plant in Coimbatore

The new Tamil Nadu facility adds 60,000 units of annual production capacity, taking the Zelio E-Mobility's total installed manufacturing capacity to 2.4 lakh electric vehicles per year.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Avaada Electro Commissions First 3 GW Line at 6 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Facility in Nagpur

Avaada Electro begins production at its integrated Butibori manufacturing complex as part of plans to expand solar cell capacity to 12 GW and strengthen India's domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

RenewSys Appoints Rajesh Singh as CEO of Encapsulants and Backsheets Business

Rajesh Singh succeeds from his role as Chief Technology Officer and will lead the company's photovoltaic materials business, overseeing technology, manufacturing and business growth as demand for advanced solar module components continues to rise.

Business | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

AmpereHour Energy Inaugurates BESS Manufacturing and Integration Facility in Pune

AmpereHour Energy’s new Chakan facility will manufacture and integrate Make in India BESS for utility-scale and commercial applications, with a planned production capacity of 5 GWh.

Energy efficiency | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

GIZ India Signs MoU with Tripura Govt to Advance Distributed Renewable Energy

GIZ India has signed a three-year MoU with the Department of Power, Government of Tripura, represented by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation and Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency, to promote distributed renewable energy, strengthen policy frameworks and support clean energy initiatives in the state.

Business | 13/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Pace Digitek's Lineage Power Partners with Bondada Renewable to Support Future BESS Projects

Lineage Power, a subsidiary of Pace Digitek enters into a strategic partnership with Bondada Renewable Energy to collaborate on future Battery Energy Storage System projects, strengthening the supply ecosystem for India's expanding energy storage market.

Business | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Solplanet Showcases Next-Generation 510 kW Utility-Scale Inverter at Intersolar Europe 2026

Solplanet unveiled the prototype of its next-generation 510 kW utility-scale inverter at Intersolar Europe 2026, expanding its high-power inverter portfolio for large-scale solar projects.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Trinasolar Powers Philippines' 37 MW RASLAG 4 Solar Project

The RASLAG 4 Solar Power Plant, equipped with more than 55,000 Trinasolar modules, has commenced operations in the Philippines, adding nearly 37 MW of solar capacity to the grid while contributing to cleaner electricity generation and emissions reduction.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Belding India Launches Hybrid BESS at India Energy Storage Week 2026

Belding India has introduced its indigenously developed Hybrid Battery Energy Storage System, offering a solution for enhancing the efficiency of diesel generator-based power systems through lower fuel consumption, improved power quality and renewable energy integration.

Business | 13/07/2026 | By News Bureau

CERC Introduces Four-Option Framework for RE Projects with Unsigned PPAs Under GNA Connectivity

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced a one-time regulatory framework allowing renewable energy developers with connectivity granted against LoAs, but without signed Power Purchase Agreements, to retain, modify, surrender or substitute their connectivity under the GNA Regulations.

Policies & Regulations | 13/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey