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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

Waaree Energies to Set Up India’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh

Project in Andhra Pradesh will invest INR 8,175 crore, create 3,000 jobs and manufacture 16 GWh lithium-ion batteries, strengthening EVs and renewable energy ecosystem.

Business | 20/02/2026 | By EI News Network

MaxVolt Energy Partners with IIT Roorkee to Develop AI-Driven BMS for Energy Storage and EV

Maxvolt Energy Industries has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to co-develop an AI-driven Battery Management System for next-generation energy storage and electric mobility solutions.

Energy Storage | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KPI Green Energy Announces Completion of 92.4 Wind Project in Gujarat for Ayana Renewable Power

KPI Green Energy, a part of KP Group, has announced the completion of a 92.4 MW wind project for Ayana Renewable Power Four at Bhuj in Gujarat. The company’s scope of work included balance of plant (BOP), power substation (PSS), EHV transmission line, and erection and installation of the WTGs.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

CERC Fixes RCO Buyout Price at INR 347/MWh, Allows 5 Percent Annual Escalation

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has fixed the RCO buyout price at INR 347/MWh for FY25–FY26, based on an INR 346.74/MWh weighted average REC price, with a 5 percent annual escalation approved through FY30.

Policies & Regulations | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NTPC Green Energy Commissions 165 MW Part Capacity at 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project

NTPC Green Energy has commissioned the second part capacity of 210 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV project in Gujarat, taking the group’s total installed capacity to 8,992.68 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

EIB Commits INR 34 Million Loan for 190 MW Solar Projects in Romania

The European Investment Bank has committed EUR 34 million to back 190 MW of new solar capacity in Romania, led by Scatec ASA and Defic Globe BV, and co-financed by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and BCR.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Shakti Pumps Showcases Solar Irrigation Innovations at Krishi Darshan Expo 2026

Shakti Pumps highlights advanced solar pumps and micro-irrigation systems in Hisar, marking 2.5 lakh installations nationwide and reinforcing its push for sustainable, energy-efficient farming.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 19/02/2026 | By News Bureau

AM Group Secures LoI from YEIDA for Land Allocation for First 350 MW of 1 GW AI Compute Hub in UP

AM Group announced that its affiliate AM AI Labs has received a letter of intent from Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority for land allocation to develop the first two phases, comprising 150 MW and 200 MW, respectively, of its proposed 1 GW AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh.

Business | 19/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion at AI Impact Summit 2026

Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion showcasing PG-AMRIT, eAabhas, and startup innovations.

Policies & Regulations | 19/02/2026 | By EI News Network

SWELECT’s Singapore Arm to Form JV with FortifyGrid to Develop Solar BESS Projects

SWELECT Energy Systems’ Board of Directors has approved a proposal for its Singapore subsidiary to form a 50:50 joint venture with FortifyGrid LLC to develop solar BESS projects across Singapore and the ASEAN region.

Business | 19/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey