REconnect North-East 2026: Experts Call for Faster Adoption of Rooftop Solar, DRE and Storage

Against the backdrop of Assam’s ambitious clean energy targets and growing investor interest in the Northeast, Energetica India hosted the inaugural REconnect North-East Summit in Guwahati, bringing together policymakers, utilities, developers, and manufacturers to discuss opportunities and challenges across the region’s renewable energy value chain.

Business | 25/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

OREDA, NLC India Renewables Join Hands to Develop 1,000 MW Green Energy Projects in Odisha

OREDA and NLC India Renewables formed a joint venture to develop 1,000 MW of wind, floating solar and green energy projects.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Notifies SOP to Address Vendor Violations under PM Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced a formal grievance redressal and enforcement framework under PM Surya Ghar, enabling temporary deactivation of vendors that fail to address consumer complaints, rectify defects or comply with quality standards.

Policies & Regulations | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Grants 1 Month Transitional Relief for RE Projects Awaiting ALMM List-II Exemption Approval

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a clarification enabling eligible utility-scale, open-access, captive and C&I renewable energy projects installed before June 1, 2026, to secure provisional commissioning and continue power transactions while their ALMM List-II exemption applications are under review.

Policies & Regulations | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

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

Apraava Energy Appoints Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Apraava Energy has appointed Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Samir Ashta, who is retiring after nearly two decades with the company.

Business | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Avaada Concludes 36-Day Bharat Uday Yatra Across 27 Cities, 10 States

Avaada Group has completed the 36-day Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra, which covered 27 cities across 10 states to promote awareness and public participation in clean energy and sustainability.

Business | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bondada Engineering Secures INR 1,338 Crore NTPC Contract for Solar-Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh

Bondada Engineering has won INR 1,338 crore NTPC REL contract for a 250 MW solar project with 200 MWh battery storage.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Four-Year Daqing Field Test Confirms Growing Power Generation Advantage of TOPCon Modules

Four years of field testing at China's Daqing site found N-type TOPCon modules consistently outperforming BC modules, with power generation gains increasing annually, reinforcing TOPCon's long-term efficiency and reliability advantages.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Saudi Arabia Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck

Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered autonomous heavy-duty truck, featuring a 1,500-km range and zero-emission operation to support sustainable freight transport and logistics efficiency.

Middle East Market | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Ashok Leyland, Switch Mobility Join Govt's Scheme to Replace Old Trucks, Buses in Delhi-NCR

Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility joined the government's Delhi-NCR scheme, offering discounts to replace older trucks and buses.

Policies & Regulations | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

SolarSquare Raises USD 53 Mn in Series C Round Led by B Capital to Expand Residential Solar Business

SolarSquare has raised USD 53 million in a Series C funding round led by B Capital to expand into new cities, strengthen technology capabilities and scale its residential solar platform, taking its total capital raised to over USD 100 million.

Investment & Trading | 16/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GEON Commissions 2.88 GWh BESS Project at Khavda, Marking Major Milestone in India’s Energy Storage Sector

The utility-scale battery storage system in Gujarat becomes fully operational within five months, reinforcing India’s renewable energy and grid stability ambitions.

Energy efficiency | 16/06/2026 | By News Bureau

JSW Energy to Acquire 300 MW Maruti Clean Coal and Power for INR 1,410 Crore

JSW Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent equity in Maruti Clean Coal and Power, which owns and operates a 300 MW thermal power plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh.

Conventional energy / Thermal Power Plants | 16/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Deloitte India and IPS Energy Forge Alliance to Advance Digital Asset Management in Power Utilities

The partnership between Deloitte India and IPS Energy combines asset lifecycle platforms and implementation expertise to help utilities enhance grid reliability, optimise investments and accelerate digital transformation.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By News Bureau

 
 
 
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