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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

Tata Power Plans 10 GW Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh

Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest INR 6,675 crore to build India’s largest 10 GW ingot and wafer plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Business | 10/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Tata Power Commissions 400/220 kV Substation to Boost Power Supply in Greater Noida, NCR

The new transmission project by Tata Power adds 1,000 MVA capacity, strengthens Northern Grid connectivity.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 09/01/2026 | By News Bureau

BlackRock Seeks CCI Clearance for Investment in Aditya Birla Renewables

BlackRock seeks CCI approval to acquire minority stake in Aditya Birla Renewables, backing India’s 4.3 GW clean energy platform.

Business | 09/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Avaada Electro Secures Grade A Status in Wood Mackenzie’s H1 2025 Global Solar Module Rankings

Solar PV module manufacturer Avaada Electro, a part of the Avaada Group, has secured a ‘Grade A’ rating in Wood Mackenzie’s H1 2025 Global Solar Module Manufacturer Rankings, underscoring its manufacturing strength, financial robustness and global bankability.

Standards & Certifications | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India’s First Hydrogen Train Set to Roll Out in Haryana with 3-Tonne Green Hydrogen Plant

India’s first hydrogen train, powered by a 3-tonne green hydrogen plant in Haryana, nears commissioning, marking zero-emission rail progress.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 09/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Grew Solar Partners RCB Women as Lead Arm Sponsor for Women’s T20 League 2026

This strategic alliance marks Grew Solar’s entry into women’s cricket with the partnership with RCB women’s team, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and inclusive growth.

Business | 09/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Grid-India Proposes Integrating Solar, BESS and Pumped Storage into AGC and SRAS Framework

Grid-India has proposed technical and commercial frameworks to integrate solar, battery energy storage, pumped storage and hydro plants into AGC and SRAS to strengthen grid frequency regulation.

Policies & Regulations | 09/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Honeywell, Technip Energies Partner on LNG Solutions for Commonwealth LNG Facility

Modular pretreatment and liquefaction technologies to support 9.5 MTPA LNG export project in Louisiana.

Business | 09/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Power Mech Projects Forays into BESS Segment with 2 GWh BESS Projects in West Bengal

Power Mech Projects, via subsidiary PM Green, has secured an INR 1,563 crore WBSEDCL contract to set up a 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS at Goaltore in Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal, with a greenshoe option of another 250 MW/1,000 MWh at Durgapur, taking the total order value to INR 3,126 crore.

Energy Storage | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IREDA Achieves ‘Excellent’ Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year in MoU Performance

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency has secured an ‘Excellent’ MoU rating from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for FY25 with a score of 96.42, marking its fifth consecutive year with the top performance grade.

Business | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey