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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

Adani Energy Solutions Secures Japanese Financing for 6,000 MW HVDC Green Power Corridor

Adani Energy Solutions has secured long-term financing from a consortium of Japanese banks for its 950-km, ±800 kV HVDC transmission corridor linking Bhadla to Fatehpur, designed to evacuate 6,000 MW of renewable power by 2029.

Business | 09/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Maxeon, Aiko Sign Licensing Agreement for Back Contact Solar Cell and Module Patents

Maxeon Solar Technologies and Aiko have entered a patent licensing agreement covering all of Maxeon’s back-contact solar cell and module patents outside the US for the next five years, with both companies withdrawing ongoing and potential legal actions.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

PFC Acquires 52.63 Percent Government Stake in REC

Power Finance Corporation has acquired 52.63 percent of the Government’s stake in REC, making it a subsidiary, and has granted in-principle approval for a merger in line with the Union Budget 2026–27 restructuring plan.

Investment & Trading | 07/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACEN Secures Full Ownership of 819 MW RE Portfolio and 7 GW Development Pipeline in India

ACEN has consolidated its joint venture with UPC Renewables in India, securing 100 percent ownership of a 1,059 MWdc/819 MWac renewable portfolio across Rajasthan and Karnataka, along with a pipeline of nearly 7 GW of renewables projects across India.

Business | 07/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Showcases India’s Rising Global Strength in Automotive Aftermarket

The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi featured 870 plus exhibitors and strong international participation, highlighting innovation, electrification and India’s growing role in global auto component supply chains.

Business | 07/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Aerem Group Appoints Anupam Agrawal as COO of NetZero Finance to Accelerate Solar Financing Growth

Chartered Accountant and ISB alumnus Anupam Agrawal joins Aerem’s RBI-licensed NBFC to scale collateral-free solar financing and strengthen operations across India’s distributed solar ecosystem.

Business | 07/02/2026 | By News Bureau

AXITEC Energy India Commissions 540 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant at Premium Chennai Residential Complex

AXITEC installs 540 kWp rooftop solar project using 590 Wp TOPCon panels in Chennai, boosting clean energy adoption and cost efficiency in urban residential infrastructure.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/02/2026 | By News Bureau

SJVN Achieves COD of 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project in Assam

SJVN has achieved COD for its 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project in Assam, built at a cost of INR 367.44 crore, expected to generate 141.13 million units annually and supply power to Assam Power Distribution Company at INR 3.92 per unit.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hindustan Zinc, JNCASR Develop Zinc-Ion Battery Prototypes for Large-Scale Energy Storage

Hindustan Zinc, in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), has developed zinc-ion battery pouch cell prototypes using low-cost electrolytes for large-scale renewable energy storage. The prototypes have been evaluated under realistic testing conditions, such as solar energy capture and release profiles.

Energy Storage | 07/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Oil India Invites EoI for EPC of 100 MW Solar PV Projects

Oil India has floated an EoI to empanel EPC players for developing and operating 100 MW-plus solar projects across India, with 25-year O&M. The last date for submission of EoI is February 15, 2026.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey