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May-June 2026

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

MNRE Simplifies Procedure for ALMM List-II Exemption for Eligible Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has simplified the procedure for ALMM List-II exemption for certain rooftop solar projects, permitting developers to submit installation-related documents like GIS-tagged site photographs, invoices, daily installation reports and self-certification, in place of Electrical Inspectorate certification.

Policies & Regulations | 15/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GWp; Dedicated Scheme Under Works: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi unveiled a report, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy, estimating India’s floating solar potential at over 102 GWp and announced plans for a dedicated scheme to accelerate floating solar deployment nationwide.

Business | 11/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India-US Energy Partnership Can Drive USD 500 Bn Bilateral Trade Target by 2030, Says USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat Report

A new USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat report says hydrocarbons can boost India-US energy cooperation and support USD 500 billion trade.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Renewable Energy Can Make Farmers Energy Providers, Says Pralhad Joshi at IRENA–FAO Dialogue

India showcases renewable-powered agriculture as climate solution, with PM-KUSUM solarising 1.1 million pumps and enabling farmers to become clean energy producers.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Madhya Pradesh Govt Approves 800 MW Solar Plus Storage Projects

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has cleared 800 MW of solar-plus-energy storage projects through Rewa Ultra Mega Solar to ensure round-the-clock, reliable and clean power supply.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

SECI Floats BoS Tender for 700 MW Solar Project in Gujarat

Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a BoS tender for a 700 MW (AC) solar PV project at Radha Nesda in Gujarat, covering turnkey execution and five years of O&M. Bid submission ends on January 29, 2026.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

BatteryPool Brings Sachetised EV Battery Financing to India’s Commercial EV Market

BatteryPool partners with NBFCs to introduce flexible daily and prepaid EMI options for EV batteries, targeting e-rickshaw drivers, gig workers and fleet operators across India.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 14/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Engie Wins 200 MW Solar and 600 MWh Storage Project in SECI Auction

ENGIE has secured its first hybrid solar-plus-storage project in India, combining 200 MW solar with 600 MWh storage, reinforcing its clean energy portfolio and supporting grid stability and round-the-clock renewable power.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Roofsol Energy Signs PPA with Nagarjuna Cement for 10.2 MWp Rooftop Solar Projects

Roofsol Energy has signed a 25-year PPA with Nagarjuna Cement for 10.2 MWp rooftop solar projects across the latter’s integrated cement manufacturing and grinding plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, strengthening its C&I clean energy portfolio.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

RECPDCL Hands Over 2 ISTS Project SPVs in Maharashtra to Ceigall India and Tata Power

REC Power Development and Consultancy has transferred two Maharashtra intra-state transmission SPVs to Ceigall India and Tata Power under the TBCB route, advancing critical grid infrastructure projects on a BOOT basis.

Smart Grid / T&D | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Rajasthan Energy Department Signs MoU with Prayas to Strengthen Grid and Transmission Planning

Rajasthan has partnered with Pune-based Prayas (Energy Group) through a new MoU to strengthen grid management, SLDC capabilities and policy planning as renewable energy penetration in the state crosses 42 GW.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

BillionE Mobility Secures USD 25 Million to Expand Electric Trucks

BillionE Mobility raises USDD 25 million in equity and debt to scale electric trucking across India’s industrial corridors, deploying over 500 EV trucks in FY26-27 and supporting commercial fleet decarbonization.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

L&T Secures Contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions for 3,000 MW PSP Project in Maharashtra

L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure arm has bagged an INR 2,500–5,000 crore contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions to build the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Maharashtra.

Energy Storage | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey