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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

CRISIL Upgrades Ratings of Seven SAEL Industries SPVs

CRISIL Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of seven special purpose vehicles of SAEL Industries across its Agri waste-to-energy plants and solar businesses.

Business | 08/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Olectra Greentech, Montra Electric Join Centre's 'PARIVARTAN Scheme' for Delhi NCR Fleet Replacement

Olectra Greentech and Montra Electric have joined the Centre's 'PARIVARTAN scheme', expanding OEM participation to over 95 percent market coverage for replacing old trucks and buses in Delhi NCR.

Policies & Regulations | 08/07/2026 | By EI News Network

Egypt Grants Golden Licences for AMEA Power's 1.5 GWh BESS Projects

Egypt has granted golden licences to AMEA Power's 1.5 GWh battery storage projects worth USD 800 million, advancing renewable energy deployment, grid stability and local battery manufacturing under its clean energy strategy.

Middle East Market | 08/07/2026 | By EI News Network

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Power Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

Saudi Arabia has authorised ACWA Power to exclusively export green hydrogen and develop renewable electricity exports, strengthening the Kingdom's clean energy ambitions and advancing the nearly completed 4 GW NEOM Green Hydrogen project.

Middle East Market | 08/07/2026 | By EI News Network

NTPC Green Energy to Raise INR 2,500 Crore Through 10-Year NCD Issue

NTPC Green Energy has announced a private placement of unsecured non-convertible debentures worth INR 2,500 crore at a coupon rate of 7.27 percent, under a board-approved fundraising programme.

Business | 08/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vimag Labs Secures Fifth Indian Patent for Magnet-Free Motor Technology

Bengaluru-based Vimag Labs has secured its fifth Indian patent for a magnet-free synchronous motor technology developed for electric mobility applications. It covers the foundational motor architecture of the company’s proprietary Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 08/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey