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
Pattern Energy, SRP Sign PPA for 600 MW of SunZia Wind Power
Pattern Energy and Salt River Project (SRP) have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for up to 600 MW of power from the SunZia project, strengthening Arizona's renewable energy supply to meet rising electricity demand while supporting grid reliability and decarbonisation.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 13/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SAEL Bags NTPC Renewable LoA for 585.8 MWp Chitrakoot Solar PV Project
SAEL Solar P6 has secured an NTPC Renewable Energy contract to manufacture and supply TOPCon solar PV modules for the 585.8 MWp Chitrakoot-1 solar project in Uttar Pradesh.
Business | 12/07/2026 | By EI News Network
CEA Proposes New Grid Connectivity Rules to Support Renewable Energy Expansion
CEA has issued the draft Grid Connectivity Regulations 2026, proposing updated technical standards, compliance requirements and testing procedures to facilitate renewable energy, battery storage, HVDC integration and grid reliability.
Policies & Regulations | 12/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Odisha to Link PM Surya Ghar Yojana with State Housing Schemes
Odisha will integrate PM Surya Ghar Yojana with housing schemes, offering rooftop solar subsidies, lowering electricity bills, expanding clean energy access, and strengthening power safety infrastructure across urban and rural areas.
Policies & Regulations | 12/07/2026 | By EI News Network
India, Australia Reaffirm Energy Security Partnership, Expand Trade and Supply Chain Cooperation
India and Australia have strengthened energy cooperation, reaffirming commitments to secure energy supplies, resilient supply chains, uranium exports, renewable energy, low carbon fuels and greater bilateral investment under existing trade frameworks.
Policies & Regulations | 10/07/2026 | By EI News Network
enPossibilities Launches enPrimo Solar Inverters, Energy Storage Solutions Across India
The launches introduced the enPossibilities' portfolio of utility-scale and residential solar inverters alongside lithium battery energy storage systems designed for residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications.
Business | 10/07/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Centre Extends Customs Duty Relief for Electronics and Battery Manufacturing Till 2029
The Centre has extended customs duty exemptions on electronics and lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment and components until March 31, 2029.
Policies & Regulations | 10/07/2026 | By EI News Network
INA Solar Secures INR 558 Crore Solar Module Supply Order from NTPC Renewable Energy
Insolation Green Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy, has secured an INR 558.29 crore contract from NTPC Renewable Energy for the supply of solar PV modules.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
World Bank Approves Financing to Accelerate India's Rooftop Solar Programme
The World Bank Approves a Financing Package to Support India's National Rooftop Solar Programme, combining multilateral funding and private investment to expand residential solar adoption, reduce household electricity costs and support employment across the renewable energy value chain.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/07/2026 | By News Bureau
SOMANY Ceramics Expands Renewable Energy Footprint with Solar Power Projects
SOMANY Ceramics has added captive and rooftop solar capacity across its plants, with the initiatives expected to generate nearly 2.54 crore units of renewable electricity annually and reduce reliance on conventional grid power.
Business | 10/07/2026 | 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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