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Gentari, Datta, Torrent, Opera, EDF, Resolven, Purvah Among Winners in SECI’s 2 GW Wind Auction

Gentari Renewables India, Datta Infra, Torrent Green Energy, Opera Energy, EDF Renewables, Ayana Renewable Power, Resolven, NLC India Renewables, Powerica, Refex Green Power, Atriwal Infrastructure and Purvah Green Power have emerged as winners in SECI's auction to develop 2,000 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Waives Application, Meter Testing Charges for Residential Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission has waived application fees and meter testing charges for domestic rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to simplify net-metering and accelerate residential solar adoption across the state.

Policies & Regulations | 15/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Himachal Pradesh Inaugurates INR 2 Crore, 500 kW Solar Project Under Green Panchayat Scheme

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has inaugurated a 500 kW ground-mounted solar power project built at a cost of INR 2 crore in Solan district under the Green Panchayat Scheme, with the plant expected to generate around 8 lakh units of electricity annually.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Assam Unveils INR 77,353 Crore Green Energy Investment Plan in 2026-27 Budget

Assam's 2026-27 Budget allocates INR 77,353 crore for renewable energy, transmission, storage and clean mobility projects, backed by a Green Cess to support climate resilience and sustainable growth.

Policies & Regulations | 13/07/2026 | By EI News Network

NLC, Juniper, Powerica, Cu-Built Win GUVNL’s 250 MW Wind Power Auction

NLC India Renewables, Juniper Green Energy, Powerica and Cu-Built Renewable Energy have emerged as the winners in GUVNL's 250 MW Phase-XI wind power auction.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 13/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Uzbekistan Attracts Global Renewable Energy Investors as It Shifts Away from Gas

Uzbekistan attracts Saudi, UAE and Japanese renewable energy investors, accelerating solar and wind expansion while reducing dependence on natural gas.

Middle East Market | 19/07/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Extends ALMM List II Exemption for Net Metering, Open Access Projects till Dec. 2026, No Blanket Relief

MNRE has extended the ALMM List II exemption for net metering and open access solar projects until December 31, 2026, while maintaining mandatory compliance for all eligible projects commissioned thereafter.

Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network

Waaree Energies Secures Additional 212 MW International Solar Module Order

Waaree Energies has secured an additional 212 MW international solar module order, increasing its total supply commitment to the customer to 562 MW.

Business | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network

China to Levy 2 Percent Consumption Tax on Batteries and Solar Cells

China has announced the levy of 2 percent consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 1, which will be increased to 4 percent from September 1, 2027. A 2 percent tax on solar cells from April 1, 2027 has also been announced which will be raised to 4 percent from April 1, 2028.

Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

DDA Floats Tender for 1.8 MW Net-Metered Solar Carport Projects in Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority has floated a tender to develop 1.8 MW of net-metered solar carport projects under the RESCO model in Delhi, including a 1.5 MW installation at District Park and NG Drain along the outer ring road to Khayala bridge, and a 300 kW project at MP Green Belt, Mangolpuri.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ONGC Energy Centre Completes Geothermal Wells at Puga

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Puga Geothermal Project, marking the successful completion of geothermal wells GT-02 and GT-03 by ONGC Energy Centre.

Renewable energy / Geothermal | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau

India's EV Penetration to Reach 30 Percent by 2030, Creating Major Opportunities for Component Manufacturers: Haryana MSME Official

Speaking at ASSOCHAM's EV Ancillaries and Auto Components Conclave 2026, Sanjeev Chawla urged manufacturers to invest in innovation, localisation and intellectual property to strengthen India's EV supply chain.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Delta Electronics India Proposes AI, Renewable Energy and Microgrid Engineering Centre in Tamil Nadu

Delta Electronics plans to establish the ARIVAM testing and validation centre at its Krishnagiri facility while exploring collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government on energy infrastructure, AI data centres and industrial automation.

Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Rajasthan DISCOMs Float Tenders for 172 MW/688 MWh Pilot Standalone BESS Projects

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL), Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) have floated tenders to develop standalone pilot Battery Energy Storage System projects of 150 MW/600 MWh, 12 MW/48 MWh and 10 MW/40 MWh, respectively, across Rajasthan. Bid submission ends on August 12, 2026.

Energy Storage | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

DCM Shriram Partners with Serentica Renewables for 58 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in Gujarat

The hybrid renewable energy project will supply renewable power to DCM Shriram's Bharuch chemicals facility, increasing the company's total renewable energy capacity to 176 MW upon commissioning in June 2027.

Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau