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
HM Amit Shah Flags Off First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati Railway Station
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, as part of railway development projects worth INR 1,472 crore focused on cleaner energy, safety and infrastructure.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 28/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Targets Up to 8 GW Wind Capacity Addition in FY27
India is on track to add 7.5-8 GW of wind capacity in FY27, according to MNRE.
Other Energy Applications / Cooking | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network
MNRE Makes Consumer Approval of Agreements Mandatory on PM Surya Ghar Portal
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated digital consumer verification for Vendor-Consumer Agreements on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG MBY) Portal, making consumer approval mandatory before installation can proceed.
Policies & Regulations | 23/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Websol Secures 54.2-Acre Land for 4 GW Solar Facility
Websol is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new greenfield solar cell and module facility in Kolkata’s Falta Industrial Park.
Solar manufacturing | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
CERC Proposes Grid Code Changes to Tighten Congestion Charges, ESS Trials and Scheduling
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed an amendment to the Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, including 50 MW minimum trial runs for standalone ESS, 25 MW connectivity threshold for PSPs, 10 MW threshold for standalone ESS, a new congestion-charge mechanism and 5 percent monthly reduction in access for payment defaults.
Policies & Regulations | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikran Engineering Secures INR 153.76 Crore POWERGRID Order
Vikran Engineering secures INR 153.76 crore POWERGRID order for 400 kV AIS extension and STATCOM works at Tumkur-II.
Smart Grid / T&D | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Shree Cement to Deploy 100 Electric Commercial Vehicles
Shree Cement is expanding clean-technology adoption across transportation, mining, energy and manufacturing.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
SECI, CMLRE Sign MoU to Install Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar
Solar Energy Corporation of India has signed an MoU with the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology to install a grid-connected rooftop solar system at CMLRE, Kochi, under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
KPIL Secures New Orders Worth INR 2,025 Crore
Kalpataru Projects International has secured new orders and notifications of awards worth approximately INR 2,025 crore across its T&D, B&F and Oil & Gas businesses in India and international markets.
Smart Grid / T&D | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MERC Proposes New Rooftop Renewable Energy Rules
MERC proposed new rules for rooftop renewable energy systems, including storage and banking provisions.
Policies & Regulations | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Borosil Renewables Raises Furnace Project Cost to INR 1,100 Cr
Borosil Renewables raised its furnace project cost to INR 1,100 crore, with March 2027 commissioning.
Business | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Instamart Expands EV Battery-Swapping Network with Yulu, Yuma
Instamart has partnered with Yulu and Yuma Energy to expand battery-swapping access for delivery partners.
Business | 23/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Danfoss India Unveils iC7 Ultra Low Harmonics Drive
Danfoss India’s iC7 Ultra Low Harmonics Drive targets electrical distortion and energy losses across industrial facilities.
Business | 23/09/2026 | By News Bureau
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