NaMo Semiconductor Lab to be Set Up at IIT Bhubaneswar with INR 4.95 Crore Funding
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar with an investment of INR 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme.
Business | 06/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises RE Agencies to Comply with GFR Rules, Avoid Short-Window Bids
MNRE has issued an advisory directing renewable energy agencies to ensure compliance with procurement rules and avoid issuing tenders with unusually short submission timelines.
Policies & Regulations | 06/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration
The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.
Policies & Regulations | 03/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Storage Battery Testing and Series Approval
MNRE has issued draft guidelines for testing and series approval of storage batteries under the Solar Systems Order 2025, outlining procedures for performance testing, sampling, and safety requirements.
Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2025 | By EI News Network
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of SECI’s 300 MW(AC) Solar PV Project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) 300 MW (AC) solar PV project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh, the corporation’s largest self-owned installation to date.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Solex Energy Migrates to NSE Main Board, Rings Bell in Surat
Solex Energy celebrated its migration from NSE EMERGE to NSE Main Board in Surat, marking expanded manufacturing and sustainable growth plans.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Rajasthan Awards 1GW/2GWh Standalone BESS Tender at Record-Low Tariffs
RVUNL awards 1GW/2GWh standalone BESS tender in Rajasthan at record-low tariffs of INR 1.775–1.785 lakh/MW/month, with eleven developers emerging as winners in a highly competitive auction.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
MNRE Amends Guidelines for Awareness and Outreach Component Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
MNRE amends guidelines for the 'Awareness and Outreach' component under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, clarifying committee composition and streamlining national and state-level campaigns to boost rooftop solar adoption.
Policies & Regulations | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Govt. Updates Renewable Energy Consumption Rules for Electricity Consumers
The Central Government has specified the minimum renewable energy consumption for distribution licensees, open access consumers, and captive users, defining obligations for electricity from renewable sources.
Policies & Regulations | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
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.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Avaada Appoints Whole Solar as Authorised Distributor for Solar Panels in North India
By appointing Whole Solar as the authorised distributor, Avaada enters the distribution segment, marking a shift in its market approach and reaffirming its commitment to India’s growing solar ecosystem.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/10/2025 | By News Bureau
Statement of Intent (SoI) between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet to modernise and strengthen the power distribution grid through digitalisation, AI/ML, and build a resilient, data-driven power system.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By News Bureau
Finvolve and India Accelerator Lead INR 9 Crore Pre-Seed in TrusTerra, Backed by GrowthCap Ventures
TrusTerra, India’s first AI-backed used EV marketplace, raises INR 9 crore pre-seed from Finvolve, India Accelerator, and GrowthCap Ventures.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Lilypad partners with Battery Smart to accelerate Electric Two-Wheeler adoption in Delhi NCR
As part of the partnership, battery-less electric two-wheelers will now be available on Lilypad’s website, seamlessly integrated into Battery Smart’s extensive battery-swapping network.
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Business | 08/10/2025 | By News Bureau
Advait Energy Transitions Secures Order for 400kV ERS Package
Winning an order from Power Grid Corporation of India reinforces Advait’s role as a critical partner in building a resilient national grid and strengthening India’s high-voltage transmission network.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By News Bureau
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