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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

UltraTech Cement to Procure Captive Solar Power from Ampin’s 30 MW Project in Odisha

UltraTech Cement will procure power from a 45 MW DC/30 MW AC captive solar project in Odisha being developed by AMPIN Energy Transition after acquiring a 26 percent stake in the project SPV AMPIN C&I Power Forty Four for INR 15.12 crore.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IEX Electricity Trading Volume Rises 30.4 Percent YoY to 12,550 MU in February

IEX reports 12,550 MU electricity traded in February 2026, up 30.4 percent YoY, while real-time market volumes jump 51.7 percent and average power prices decline amid higher supply liquidity.

Business | 05/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Axis Bank Partners with Tesla to Offer Tailored EV Financing Across India

Axis Bank has become a preferred financer for Tesla in India, offering tailored auto-financing solutions and a seamless digital experience to support the adoption of electric vehicles.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Enphase Energy, Capital Good Fund Partner to Deploy 24 MW Solar Projects in US

Enphase Energy has partnered with Capital Good Fund to support around 24 MW of small commercial and residential solar projects across Georgia and Pennsylvania in the US, using its microinverter technology.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

POWERGRID Issues Tender for 100 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage Project in Punjab

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) invites bids for 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project at Bhatinda substation in Punjab.

Business | 04/03/2026 | By EI News Network

MeitY Launches Indigenous 30 kW EV Integrated Drive System at Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launches indigenous 30 kW WBG-based EV drive system at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing in collaboration with Lucas TVS.

Business | 04/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Lithium Demand Could Cross 13 Mt by 2050; Supply Deficits May Begin in 2028: Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand may exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under net-zero pathways, with supply deficits emerging by 2028 unless up to USD 276 billion is invested across mining, refining and recycling.

Standards & Certifications | 03/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Evolta Energy Secures INR 85 Crore EPC Order for Ground-Mounted Solar Project in Tamil Nadu

Evolta Energy has secured an INR 85 crore EPC contract for a ground-mounted solar project in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, slated for commissioning by H1 2026 with an annual generation potential of 32 million units.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Arm Signs 450 MW FDRE PPA with SJVN

ACME Solar, through its arm ACME Greentech Seventh, has signed two PPAs with SJVN for a cumulative of 450 MW of FDRE capacity at a tariff of INR 6.64 per unit.

Business | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Andhra Pradesh Proposes New Hybrid Project Norms, CUF Threshold and Open Access Charge Reforms

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed amendments to its Green Energy Open Access Regulations to introduce a formal definition for renewable hybrid projects, set a minimum 40 percent CUF for wind-solar hybrids, revise scheduling norms, mandate interface metering, and rationalise wheeling charge exemptions.

Policies & Regulations | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey