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500+ Renewable Energy Professionals Gather at REconnect Summit North-East Edition 2026 in Guwahati

The REconnect Summit, organised by Energetica India at Vivanta by Taj, attracted over 500 attendees, featured 20+ speakers, and brought together more than 150 delegates representing government agencies, utilities, developers, EPC companies, manufacturers, technology providers and financial institutions.

Business | 26/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

REconnect North-East 2026: Experts Call for Faster Adoption of Rooftop Solar, DRE and Storage

Against the backdrop of Assam’s ambitious clean energy targets and growing investor interest in the Northeast, Energetica India hosted the inaugural REconnect North-East Summit in Guwahati, bringing together policymakers, utilities, developers, and manufacturers to discuss opportunities and challenges across the region’s renewable energy value chain.

Business | 25/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

OREDA, NLC India Renewables Join Hands to Develop 1,000 MW Green Energy Projects in Odisha

OREDA and NLC India Renewables formed a joint venture to develop 1,000 MW of wind, floating solar and green energy projects.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Notifies SOP to Address Vendor Violations under PM Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced a formal grievance redressal and enforcement framework under PM Surya Ghar, enabling temporary deactivation of vendors that fail to address consumer complaints, rectify defects or comply with quality standards.

Policies & Regulations | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Grants 1 Month Transitional Relief for RE Projects Awaiting ALMM List-II Exemption Approval

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a clarification enabling eligible utility-scale, open-access, captive and C&I renewable energy projects installed before June 1, 2026, to secure provisional commissioning and continue power transactions while their ALMM List-II exemption applications are under review.

Policies & Regulations | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

EV Localisation Surges in India, With Chips and Rare-Earth Magnets Remaining Key Challenges

India could achieve near-complete EV component localisation by 2030, though dependence on imported chips and rare-earth magnets remains significant, according to a new report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

NLC India, IOCL Sign MoU to Form JV for Renewable Energy Projects in Tamil Nadu

NLC India and IOCL have signed an MoU to form a joint venture for developing renewable energy projects across Tamil Nadu, spanning solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage technologies. The projects will supply power to third-party consumers, C&I consumers, Discoms and applications such as green hydrogen and solar manufacturing in the state.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GUVNL Floats Tender for 450 MW/900 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Gujarat

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam has floated a tender for setting up 450 MW/900 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems across 10 substations in Gujarat. Bid submission ends on July 13, 2026.

Energy Storage | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Tsuyo Manufacturing Appoints Prashant Ranjan as Director In-Charge – Sales and Service

E-mobility component manufacturer Tsuyo Manufacturing has appointed Prashant Ranjan as Director In-Charge – Sales and Service, where he will lead the company's domestic business operations and growth initiatives.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Mizoram Invites Bids for 1.5 MW Solar Power Plant, Battery Backup at Zoram Medical College

Mizoram has invited bids for INR 13.09 crore EPC project to develop a 1.5 MW solar power plant with a 900 kWh battery energy storage system at Zoram Medical College & Hospital.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Kerala Budget 2026-27 Allocates INR 100 Crore for Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen Push

Kerala allocates INR 100 crore for renewable energy and green hydrogen, targeting clean fuel production, energy storage expansion and sustainability.

Policies & Regulations | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

West Bengal Budget Pushes RE with 2 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems

West Bengal's 2026-27 Budget targets the installation of two lakh rooftop solar systems and allocates INR 100 crore for the initiative, aimed at promoting clean energy adoption, strengthening energy security for households across the state.

Policies & Regulations | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Hoymiles Promotes Piyush Sharma to Country Head – India

Global solar and storage solutions provider Hoymiles has promoted Piyush Sharma to Country Head – India, where he will lead the company's growth strategy, partner engagement and market expansion efforts in the country.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ola Electric Secures BIS Certification for India-Made LFP 46100 Battery Cell

Ola Cell Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ola Electric, has received BIS certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical cell, becoming the first Indian company to secure the certification for a locally developed cell in the 46100 format.

Standards & Certifications | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Yash Highvoltage Plans INR 151 Crore Fund Raise to Expand into 550 kV Transformer Bushing Market

Yash Highvoltage will raise INR 151 crore through a preferential issue to expand manufacturing capacity, enhance testing infrastructure, and enter the 550 kV RIP bushing segment, targeting growing power transmission demand.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network