Maharashtra’s Solar Surge to Take Centrestage at REconnect Summit Pune on September 19
Under the theme ‘Advancing Renewable Energy Integration in Maharashtra’, the REconnect Summit Pune will spotlight the state’s clean energy journey, convening key stakeholders from solar EPCs (C&I and residential), component manufacturing, and energy storage to chart the path toward a greener future.
Business | 18/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Government Sanctions INR 140 Cr Supplementary Budget for National Bioenergy Programme Phase-I
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned an INR 140 crore supplementary budget under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, raising the total outlay to INR 998 crore and strengthening India’s push for waste-to-energy, biomass, and biogas solutions.
Policies & Regulations | 18/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE invites DPIIT-recognised start-ups to pilot green hydrogen projects with funding up to 5 crore, covering production, storage, safety, and applications.
Policies & Regulations | 16/09/2025 | By EI News Network
India Unveils First-Ever National Geothermal Policy to Harness Earth’s Heat for Clean Energy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled India’s first National Policy on Geothermal Energy, positioning the untapped resource as a round-the-clock renewable solution to support the nation’s 2070 net-zero goal.
Policies & Regulations | 16/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
PM Modi Inaugurates Bioethanol Plant in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant at Golaghat in Assam. Stating that arrangements are being made to ensure a steady supply of bamboo for operating the bio-ethanol plant, he announced that INR 200 crore will be spent annually in this sector.
Renewable energy / Biomass | 15/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
The funding from Schneider Electric will help Carbon Masters scale biomethane production, expand bio-manure offerings and improve operational efficiency, while SEEAA’s Vikram Raman and Sriram Shankaran will join the company’s board.
Investment & Trading | 19/09/2025 | By News Bureau
ALMM Update: MNRE Adds 9,307 MW Solar Module Capacity
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 9,307 MW of solar module capacity, taking the total enlisted capacity to 109,539 MW. Avaada Electro, Future Solar, Emvee Group, Cosmic PV Power and Kosol Energie have increased ALMM-enlisted capacities.
Policies & Regulations | 19/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy Arm to Acquire 150 MW Tidong Hydro Power Plant from Statkraft in INR 1,728 Cr Deal
JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned arm of JSW Energy, has inked a deal to acquire Tidong Power Generation and its under-construction 150 MW hydro project in Himachal Pradesh from Statkraft for about INR 1,728 crore.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 19/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Eastman Auto and Power Launches LithTec Combo on Amazon India
Eastman Auto and Power has launched the LithTec Combo, a lithium-based home power backup system now available on Amazon India, combining lithium batteries with home UPS systems to provide compact, maintenance-free solutions tailored for urban and semi-urban households.
Energy Storage | 19/09/2025 | By News Bureau
CERC to Finalise Virtual PPA Guidelines Soon to Unlock Financing for 40 GW of Stalled RE Projects
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is set to finalise guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements, a move expected to unlock financing for over 40 GW of stranded renewable projects.
Business | 19/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Maharashtra Clears 5,000 MW Renewable Push with Mahagenco–SJVN Joint Venture
The Maharashtra cabinet approved a Mahagenco-SJVN joint venture to develop 5,000 MW renewable projects, beginning with 735 MW in hydro and floating solar, advancing clean energy, storage, and green hydrogen-linked initiatives.
Business | 18/09/2025 | By EI News Network
Insolation Green Energy Secures INR 1,134 Crore IREDA Loan for Solar Cell Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Insolation Energy’s subsidiary Insolation Green Energy has secured INR 1,134 crore IREDA loan for INR 1,512 crore 4.5 GW solar cell plant in Madhya Pradesh, boosting backward integration, with ambitious capacity expansion plans through 2028.
Business | 18/09/2025 | By EI News Network
Mufin Green Finance Raises INR 50 Crore to Strengthen EV and Clean Energy Financing
Mufin Green Finance has raised INR 50 Crore through its first listed Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issue on the BSE EBP Platform. The issue, subscribed by InCred Capital Wealth Portfolio Managers, carries a 15-month tenure with an 11 percent coupon rate.
Investment & Trading | 18/09/2025 | By News Bureau
Serentica Renewables Signs 100 MW RTC Power PPA with SECI
Serentica will supply 80% of the specified hourly demand each month, ranging from 17 MW during low-demand hours to 100 MW at peak, using a mix of wind, solar, and battery storage, and is expected to generate over 400 GWh of clean energy annually.
Energy Storage | 18/09/2025 | By News Bureau
Uttar Pradesh’s YEIDA region attracts INR 3,000 crore investment from RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group for a 3 GW solar cell manufacturing facility, creating thousands of jobs and boosting renewable energy in the state.
Business | 18/09/2025 | By EI News Network
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