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MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces INR 100 Cr Call for Proposals for Biomass-based Hydrogen Pilots

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched an INR 100 crore Call for Proposals to support pilot projects developing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, along with the Mission’s logo at the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) in New Delhi.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | November 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1036

DRDO Signs MoU with SECI for 300 MW Solar Projects Across DRDO Establishments

Defence Research and Development Organisation and Solar Energy Corporation of India have signed an MoU to develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO campuses nationwide, aiming to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | October 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 501

Distributed Renewable Energy Can Boost Rural Jobs, Says MNRE Secretary

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi highlighted the potential of Distributed Renewable Energy to generate rural jobs and urged states to build skilling ecosystems and innovative green financing models at a national clean energy workshop in Lucknow.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | October 08, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 470

SECI Organises Stakeholders’ Conference as Part of Seva Parv 2025

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Navratna CPSE under MNRE, marked its 14th Foundation Day by hosting Seva Samvaad on the theme Amrit Urja for Viksit Bharat 2047 in Delhi, bringing together policymakers and industry leaders to chart India’s clean energy roadmap.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | September 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 530

India Targets Swadeshi Solar Cells by 2028, to Enhance Domestic Capability in Wafers and Ingots: Joshi

India aims to establish a fully indigenous solar value chain, with indigenous cell manufacturing by 2028, advancing from modules to cells to wafers and ingots to boost self-reliance, stated MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi. Nearly 20 lakh households have benefited under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, and the second phase of PM-KUSUM will be launched after March 2026.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | September 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1681

Government Appoints Akash Tripathi as Managing Director of SECI

Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer and currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Santosh Sarangi, IAS, Secretary, MNRE, will continue as Chairman of SECI.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | August 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1392

SECI Reports 16 Percent Surge in Revenue to INR 15,185 Cr in FY25, PAT Rises to INR 502 Cr

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) reported a 16.49 percent increase in revenue in FY25 to INR 15,185.10 crore and a 15.11 percent rise in profit after tax to INR 501.92 crore, enhancing its capacity for continued clean energy delivery.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | August 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 533

India Plans to Track Utilisation of Green Hydrogen: Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE

India is developing a robust plan to ensure traceability in green hydrogen use and form global export partnerships, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said at the CII International Business Conclave on Green Hydrogen in New Delhi.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | June 20, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 635

IREDA Raises INR 2,005.90 Crore Through QIP to Strengthen Green Financing Capacity

IREDA has raised INR 2,005.90 crore via QIP to boost renewable energy financing. The oversubscribed issue strengthens its capital base, enhancing its ability to fund India’s clean energy growth.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | June 11, 2025 | By EI News Network | 957

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi Assigned Additional Charge of CMD, SECI

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) following the early termination of Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi | May 13, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1194