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May-June 2026

MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to streamline certification and regulatory compliance under the country's Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

Standards & Certifications | 18/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Launches INR 1,512 Crore Rooftop Solar Programme for 2.5 Lakh 'Kutir Jyoti Consumers'

Bihar has launched a INR 1,512 crore rooftop solar programme for 2.5 lakh 'Kutir Jyoti consumers', targeting 25 lakh households by 2027 under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Empanels RECPDCL, REIL as SIPs for Government Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. and Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. as additional Scheme Implementation Partners for rooftop solar installations on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Navitas Solar to Invest INR 1,500 Crore in Gujarat for 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant and Pilot Wafer-Ingot Manufacturing Line

Navitas Solar’s proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches India's First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Portal

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa during the Global Wind Day Conference to strengthen domestic wind manufacturing, enhance exports and support India's 155 GW wind target by 2035.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Oriana Power Secures INR 1,180.53 Crore EPC Order from DVC for 234 MW Floating Solar Project

Oriana Power has secured purchase orders worth INR 1,180.53 crore from Damodar Valley Corporation to develop a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV project at the Maithon Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KPI Green Energy Arm Signs BESPA with GUVNL for 445 MW/890 MWh BESS Projects in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy subsidiary Sun Drops Energia has signed a BESPA with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) to develop 445 MW/890 MWh standalone BESS projects across Gujarat with VGF support.

Business | 09/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Scatec JV Lyra Energy Achieves Financial Close for 255 MW Thakadu Solar Project in South Africa

Lyra Energy, a joint venture of Scatec, has achieved financial close and commenced construction of the 255 MW Thakadu solar power plant in South Africa with an estimated capex of about USD 240 million.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India’s Cleantech Hiring Surges 57 Percent in Two Years, Delhi/NCR Leads Job Openings

India’s cleantech sector hiring rose nearly 57 percent in two years, driven by green energy investments and policy support. Delhi/NCR dominates recruitment, while Tier II and III cities emerge as new talent hubs.

Business | 07/03/2026 | By EI News Network

India’s Gas Price Index GIXI Rises 3 Percent in February to INR 992/MMBtu

India’s GIXI gas price index rises 3 percent to INR 992/MMBtu in February, while IGX traded volumes fall 36 percent month-on-month.

Business | 07/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Vedanta Power Highlights Rising Women Workforce Across Operations and Leadership on International Women’s Day

Vedanta Power reports nearly 29 percent women representation in FY2026, expanding roles across engineering, operations and leadership while launching the ‘Power, Held By Her’ campaign to strengthen gender inclusivity.

Business | 07/03/2026 | By News Bureau

KERC Issues 2026 Regulations, Notifies Roadmap to Gradually Reduce Cross Subsidy and Cross Subsidy Surcharge

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued new regulations outlining a phased roadmap to reduce electricity tariff cross-subsidies, aligning tariffs closer to actual supply costs and complying with the Electricity Act, 2003.

Policies & Regulations | 07/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Technique Solaire Commissions 2.8 MWp Solar Plant in Haryana Under PM-KUSUM Scheme

Technique Solaire has commissioned a 2.8 MWp solar plant in Haryana, the first unit of its 16.8 MWp project being developed under the PM KUSUM Scheme.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

JK Tyre to Procure Captive Solar Power from Oriana Power and Fourth Partner Energy

JK Tyre and Industries will invest a total of INR 6.57 crore to pick up 26 percent stakes in SPVs of Oriana Power and Fourth Partner Energy to procure solar power under the captive mode.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Eastman Auto and Power Secures SEBI Nod for Proposed IPO

Eastman Auto and Power Ltd has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to proceed with its proposed initial public offering following the filing of a confidential DRHP in December 2025.

Business | 07/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey