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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

Net Metering and Open Access Can Coexist: MERC Order

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled that rooftop solar projects under Net Metering can operate simultaneously with Open Access, and directed MSEDCL to extend Net-Metering-based energy adjustments and reconcile past bills for Hatsun Agro Product’s 983 kW rooftop solar plant in Solapur.

Policies & Regulations | 03/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KPI Green Energy Operationalises 92.15 MWp IPP Hybrid Power Project Ahead of Schedule

KPI Green Energy has announced early commissioning of its 92.15 MWp hybrid IPP project, awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL), with the wind-solar hybrid facility synchronised to the Gujarat state grid ahead of its scheduled July 2026 timeline.

Business | 03/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Neelkantha Group Announces First 22 MWp Group Captive Solar IPP Project in Uttar Pradesh

Neelkantha Group has announced its first Independent Power Producer (IPP) project — a 22 MWp group captive solar plant under development at Shikarpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Zodiac Energy to Install 10.8 MWp Captive Solar Project in Gujarat for Amanta Healthcare

Zodiac Energy has signed an agreement with Amanta Healthcare to set up a 10.8 MWp captive solar power plant at Baroda village in Gujarat’s Kheda district for captive electricity consumption.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NTPC REL Issues EPC Tender for 250 MW Solar Project with 50 MW/200 MWh BESS in Uttar Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy has issued an EPC tender for developing a 250 MW solar PV project integrated with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. Bid submission ends on February 6, 2026.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Indowind Energy Begins Implementation of 4 MW Solar Project, Repays INR 20.85 Crore Loan

Indowind Energy has begun implementing contracts for its 4 MW solar power project while using proceeds from its Rights Issue to repay key promoter and LIC loans aggregating to about INR 20.85 crore.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KLK Ventures Wins Order for 1,000 Solar Pumps in Maharashtra Under PM KUSUM

KLK Ventures secures PM KUSUM solar pump order in Maharashtra, promoting renewable energy, sustainable irrigation, solar water pumps, and clean energy solutions.

Business | 02/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Kuwait Unveils 3-Year Power Sector Roadmap, Solar Projects Timeline Outlined

Kuwait outlined a three-year power sector roadmap, accelerating solar projects, boosting renewables, and strengthening infrastructure under major development plans.

Middle East Market | 02/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Roofsol Energy to Develop 12.8 MWp Rooftop Solar Projects Across Motherson Group’s Plants in India

Roofsol Energy has partnered with the Motherson Group to develop and deploy 12.8 MWp of rooftop and behind-the-meter solar projects across the latter’s manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Puducherry under a mix of OPEX (RESCO) and CAPEX models.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IIT Bombay and NTPC Drill India’s First CO2 Storage Well in Jharkhand

NTPC and IIT Bombay drilled India’s first CO2 storage well in Jharkhand, advancing CCUS technology to support emissions reduction and national net-zero goals.

Energy Storage | 02/01/2026 | By EI News Network