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May-June 2026

MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to streamline certification and regulatory compliance under the country's Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

Standards & Certifications | 18/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Launches INR 1,512 Crore Rooftop Solar Programme for 2.5 Lakh 'Kutir Jyoti Consumers'

Bihar has launched a INR 1,512 crore rooftop solar programme for 2.5 lakh 'Kutir Jyoti consumers', targeting 25 lakh households by 2027 under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Empanels RECPDCL, REIL as SIPs for Government Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. and Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. as additional Scheme Implementation Partners for rooftop solar installations on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Navitas Solar to Invest INR 1,500 Crore in Gujarat for 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant and Pilot Wafer-Ingot Manufacturing Line

Navitas Solar’s proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches India's First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Portal

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa during the Global Wind Day Conference to strengthen domestic wind manufacturing, enhance exports and support India's 155 GW wind target by 2035.

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

Meenakshi Energy Secures ‘AA-/Watch Developing’ Rating from CRISIL Ratings

Vedanta subsidiary, Meenakshi Energy earns first standalone long-term and short-term ratings, backed by refinancing, improved EBITDA, operational stability and new five-year PPA.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Odisha’s Critical Minerals Sector to Reach USD 18–20 Billion by 2032

Odisha’s critical minerals sector may grow from USD 8 billion to USD 18–20 billion by 2032, study estimates, says Net Zero Energy Transition Association (NETRA).

Business | 23/02/2026 | By EI News Network

India’s E-Bus Adoption to Reach 13 Percent by FY28, Says CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings projects India’s e-bus penetration reaching 13 percent by FY28, driven by GCC contracts, incentives and expanding manufacturing capacity nationwide.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By EI News Network

ACWA Power, Turkey to Seal 3GW Phase-2 Renewables Deal

ACWA Power and Turkey will sign a 3GW renewables and storage deal at COP31, following 2GW solar projects, targeting 2028 power output under a 5GW framework.

Middle East Market | 23/02/2026 | By EI News Network

India’s clean electricity transition shows steady progress across states, finds the latest IEEFA–Ember SET report

Third edition of the Indian States’ Electricity Transition report finds multi-speed progress across 21 states in FY2025, with varied gains in decarbonisation, power ecosystem readiness and market enablers.

Other Energy Applications / Rural Electrification | 23/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Vikram Solar Signs INR 2,000 Crore Solar Cell Supply Pact with Jupiter International

The agreement between Vikram Solar and Jupiter International is valued at approximately INR 2,000 crore and covers the supply of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells and mono PERC solar cells.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Deloitte Urges India to Leverage Renewable Energy Strength to Power AI Data Centre Ambitions

Deloitte’s ‘Powering Asia Pacific’s Data Centre Boom’ report said the region is emerging as the next major global data centre hub, creating economic value but also placing new pressure on power systems already undergoing energy transition.

Energy efficiency | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Raises INR 921 Crore from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

The company’s IPO comprises a fresh issue of INR 1,200 crore and an offer-for-sale of INR 1,900 crore, taking the total issue size to INR 3,100 crore at the upper end of the price band.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

REConnect Lucknow 2026 Highlights Rooftop Solar Surge, Energy Storage Push and Hydro Innovation in UP

At REConnect Lucknow 2026, policymakers, industry leaders and renewable energy experts came together to deliberate on UP’s accelerating clean energy transition. The discussion focused on the rapid rise of rooftop solar, the growing urgency around energy storage integration, and emerging opportunities in pumped storage and canal-based hydro projects.

Business | 21/02/2026 | By News Bureau

MNRE Urges States to Identify and Prioritise Water Bodies for Floating Solar PV Development

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has urged States and Union Territories to consult stakeholders and submit feedback on the draft floating solar potential report and policy prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to accelerate FSPV deployment.

Policies & Regulations | 21/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey