MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC converters and VCUs further tightened from September 2026, and Battery Management System (BMS) manufacturing made fully domestic from September 1, 2026, with imports allowed till August 31, 2026.
Policies & Regulations | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ISA, AIDA Sign MoU to Advance Solarisation, Utility Digitisation and AI-Enabled Distribution Systems
International Solar Alliance and All India Discom Association have signed an MoU to collaborate on solarisation, utility digitisation, and AI-driven distribution systems across ISA member countries.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
US Imposes 123 Percent Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports
US imposes 123 percent anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; total tariffs exceed 230 percent, India, Indonesia and Laos targeted in probe.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Extends ISTS Charge Waivers for Solar, Wind Projects Hit by Grid Delays
Ministry of Power has extended ISTS charge waivers for solar and wind projects facing delays due to transmission constraints, subject to eligibility, including a firm PPA as of March 31, 2026, firm connectivity between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028, and COD linked to transmission system readiness.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SAEL, Waaree, MB Power and JLTM Win 500 MW Solar Auction by PSPCL
PSPCL allocates 500 MW solar capacity to four firms at competitive tariffs under long-term renewable power procurement auction.
Business | 26/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Wins INR 3,490 Cr Solar Project from Coal India
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy emerges as L1 bidder for 875 MW solar project in Rajasthan, taking FY26 EPC order inflows beyond INR 10,000 crore with an additional Maharashtra project win.
Business | 20/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Lucknow Crosses 87,000 Rooftop Solar Installations Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Lucknow has emerged as the leading district in India with over 87,000 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, as of April 15, 2026, surpassing Surat.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Nuvoco Vistas to Invest INR 26 Crore in CleanMax SPV for Hybrid Renewable Project
Nuvoco Vistas to invest INR 26 crore for 26 percent stake in CleanMax SPV for hybrid renewable captive power project in Rajasthan under BOOT model.
Business | 18/04/2026 | By EI News Network
GNA Energy Enters Coal Exchange Market, Commits INR 100 Crore to BCX Launch
GNA Energy enters coal exchange sector, launching BCX with INR 100 crore to enhance transparency, efficiency, and digital trading in India’s coal market.
Business | 18/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Google Secures Discom Licence for 1 GW Vizag Data Centre Hub
Google wins Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approval for Discom licence, enabling seamless power supply to its 1 GW Visakhapatnam data centre, part of a USD 15 billion digital infrastructure investment.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
EMotorad Launches Viper Electric Cycle with NFC Unlock at INR 66,999
EMotorad launches Viper e-cycle with NFC unlocking system, 85 km range, dual suspension, hydraulic brakes, targeting performance-focussed urban commuters in India.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Aerem Pushes New Financing Models to Bridge MSME Solar Credit Gap at Green Finance Week 2026
Aerem Solutions highlights 90 percent MSME solar financing gap, advocates lifecycle lending, generation-linked repayments, and blended finance to unlock capital, improve access, and accelerate decentralized renewable energy adoption across underserved regions in India.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
DERC Proposes Removing Voltage-Level Restriction for Green Energy Open Access Projects
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed easing green energy open access norms by allowing consumers with a 100 kW or more load to procure renewable power irrespective of the connection voltage level.
Policies & Regulations | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Enviro Infra Engineers Secures INR 2,240 Cr Orders, Enters BESS Segment with 930 MWh Projects
Enviro Infra Engineers has secured new orders exceeding INR 2,240 crore across water, wastewater, and renewable energy segments since March 2026, including four NTPC-awarded Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects worth INR 1,070 crore with a total capacity of 930 MWh.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Ganesh Green Bharat Secures INR 430 Crore Order for Supply of G12R TOPCon Solar Modules
The order for advanced TOPCon bifacial modules strengthens Ganesh Green Bharat’s role in India’s renewable energy expansion and utility-scale solar projects.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
