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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

RoadGrid Raises Rs 12 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding Round

EV charging startup RoadGrid secures Rs 12 crore in Pre-Series A funding led by Inflection Point Ventures and other angel investors to scale charger manufacturing and public charging infrastructure across India.

Business | 15/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Elcogen Expands into India, APAC Region with appointment of Anil Srikar Pavukuri as Business Development Director

Elcogen enters India and Asia-Pacific, appointing Anil Srikar Pavuluri as Business Development Director to drive growth in green hydrogen and clean power technologies.

Business | 15/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Bondada Engineering Signs MoU with INA Solar Arm to Procure ALMM-II Compliant Modules

Bondada Engineering has signed an MoU with INA Solar’s subsidiary Insolation Green Energy to secure ALMM-I and ALMM-II compliant solar module supplies for its projects between January 2027 and December 2028. INA Solar, in the meantime, has partnered with IIT Bombay to enhance module performance in the field.

Business | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

DERC Proposes Phased Removal of Additional Surcharge for Open Access Consumers

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed phasing out the additional surcharge for open access and GNA consumers over four years under the draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

Policies & Regulations | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NTPC Green Energy Operationalises 300 MW of its 500 MW Bhadla Solar Project in Rajasthan

NTPC Green Energy has commissioned the first 300 MW tranche of its 500 MW Bhadla solar PV project in Rajasthan, taking its total installed capacity to 8,310.28 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Nash Energy Commissions 2 GWh Prismatic Battery Pack Line in Bengaluru

Nash Energy has announced the commissioning of a 2 GWh fully automated prismatic battery pack manufacturing line at its Dobbaspet facility in Bengaluru, marking the first phase of its plan to build 10 GWh of energy storage capacity over the next five years.

Energy Storage | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Pace Digitek Secures INR 375.72 Cr Solar EPC Order from Bondada Engineering for 300 MW Project

Pace Digitek has bagged an INR 375.72 crore solar EPC order from Bondada Engineering to execute BOS works for a 300 MW AC solar power project, along with O&M for 3 years. The project is scheduled to be completed within 15 months.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Yuma Energy, e-Sprinto Partner to Deploy Swappable Battery EV Fleets Across India

Yuma Energy and e-Sprinto partner to deploy swappable-battery electric two-wheelers nationwide, reducing upfront costs and charging downtime while accelerating large-scale fleet electrification across India’s urban mobility ecosystem.

Business | 15/01/2026 | By EI News Network

CEAT Partners with CleanMax to Procure 59 MW Hybrid RE Power in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

CEAT has partnered with CleanMax to source about 59 MW wind-solar hybrid power under a group captive model for the tyre manufacturer’s Halol facility in Gujarat and Kanchipuram facility in Tamil Nadu. The projects are expected to generate about 13.58 crore units of renewable electricity annually, taking CEAT’s clean power intake to around 60 percent.

Business | 15/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NLC India Approves Renewable Arm Listing, Declares INR 3.60 Interim Dividend

NLC India’s board cleared in-principle listing of NLC India Renewables (NIRL) through up to 25 percent stake dilution, approved INR 66.60 crore investment for green projects, and declared INR 3.60 interim dividend.

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