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Japan PM Takaichi, Business Leaders to Attend India-Japan Summit in Assam

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Assam with business leaders, with chips, investments and strategic cooperation dominating discussions.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

PM Modi Launches INR 47,600 Crore Projects, Announces Pahadpur Solar Village

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Solar Village in Pahadpur and highlighted over INR 6,000 crore in power sector investments while launching development projects worth INR 47,600 crore in Odisha.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

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

Tata Power Collaborates with Salesforce to Accelerate Digitalisation of Clean Energy Businesses

Tata Power has partnered with Salesforce to deploy AI-enabled digital platforms across its renewable energy arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy, to support the expansion of rooftop solar, EV charging, and intelligent energy management businesses.

Business | 13/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Commissions 143 MW/481 MWh BESS Project in Rajasthan

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned 142.67 MW/481.49 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Rajasthan under Phase-1 of its planned 585 MW/2011.24 MWh BESS projects.

Energy Storage | 13/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

DGTR Recommends Extending Duties on Malaysian Solar Glass Imports for Five Years

Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommends extending duties on Malaysian solar glass for five years, citing subsidised imports, price undercutting and injury to domestic producers including Borosil Renewables.

Policies & Regulations | 12/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Mahindra Susten Achieves Financial Closure for 300 MW Hazel Hybren Project in Rajasthan

Mahindra Susten secures INR 1,025 crore financing from HDFC Bank for 300 MW Hazel Hybren Project in Rajasthan with NHPC as off-taker.

Business | 12/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Waaree Renewable Technologies Bags 300 MWac / 420 MWp Solar EPC Contract

Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a contract to execute EPC works for a 300 MWac / 420 MWp ground-mounted solar PV project in India, scheduled for completion by FY2027–28.

Business | 12/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Researchers Develop Transparent Coating to Make Solar Panels Self-Cleaning, Boost Efficiency

Researchers from Heriot-Watt University, Henan University and Vivekanand College developed a transparent silica-based coating that repels water, dust and dirt, enabling self-cleaning solar panels while improving efficiency and lowering maintenance costs.

Power R&D | 12/03/2026 | By EI News Network

UltraTech Cement to Procure Captive Solar Power from Sunsure’s 14 MW Project in Maharashtra

UltraTech Cement will procure power from a 21 MW DC/14 MW AC captive solar project with battery storage in Maharashtra, being developed by Sunsure Energy. The company will acquire a 26.20 percent stake in the project SPV Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Eight for INR 6.72 crore.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Servotech, Electra EV Obtain Joint Patent for Low-Voltage Electric Vehicle Charging Device

Servotech Renewable Power System, in collaboration with Electra EV, has received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for an innovative low-voltage electric vehicle charging device designed to enable safe, efficient, and interoperable fast DC charging for sub-200V EV platforms.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vikram Solar’s PowerHive Launches Lithium Battery Brand VION for EVs and Home Energy Storage

PowerHive, the energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, introduces VION lithium battery solutions for residential backup and electric mobility, expanding the company’s footprint in distributed energy storage systems.

Energy efficiency | 12/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Adani Energy Solutions Arm Secures USD 500 Mn via Private Placement Bond from Apollo

Apollo and its affiliates have purchased USD 500 million of senior secured private placement notes from ATSOL Global IFSC, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions, to refinance bonds maturing in late 2026 and support power transmission and distribution projects in India.

Investment & Trading | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey