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Japan PM Takaichi, Business Leaders to Attend India-Japan Summit in Assam

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Assam with business leaders, with chips, investments and strategic cooperation dominating discussions.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

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

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

Luminous Power Technologies Inaugurates 500 MWh Li-ion Battery Assembly Line at Baddi

Luminous Power Technologies has commissioned a 500 MWh lithium-ion battery assembly line at its Baddi facility in Himachal Pradesh to manufacture standalone lithium-ion battery packs, stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and automotive battery packs for e-rickshaw applications.

Energy Storage | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IGX, HPCL Sign MoU at IEW 2026 to Digitise Regasification Booking at Chhara LNG Terminal

Indian Gas Exchange and Hindustan Petroleum partner to launch a digital platform enabling transparent, market-based booking of regasification capacity, boosting efficiency and liquidity in India’s natural gas market.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Japan Credit Rating Agency Rates Adani Ports A-, Adani Green Energy and AESL BBB+ With Stable Outlook

Japan Credit Rating Agency has rated Adani Ports A- with Stable outlook, a notch above India’s sovereign rating, while Adani Green Energy and Adani Energy Solutions received BBB+ Stable ratings, in line with the sovereign rating.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Schneider Electric Appoints Preeti Bajaj as EVP to Lead Global Home Solutions Division

Preeti Bajaj takes charge of Schneider Electric’s Home Solutions Division, overseeing home energy management, EV charging, and smart electrical solutions, while bringing Luminous Power Technologies under her leadership.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By News Bureau

India’s Bioenergy Growth Can Outpace Overall Energy Demand: Secretary MoPNG at IEW 2026

India’s bioenergy sector can outpace overall energy demand and become a major driver of energy security, emissions reduction and rural growth, said Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, while launching the IEA India Bioenergy Market Outlook at India Energy Week 2026.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ThunderPlus Inaugurates New EV Public Charging Franchise at GMR Filling Station in Patancheru

ThunderPlus launches its seventh EV charging franchise in Hyderabad’s Patancheru, equipped with 60 kW DC fast charging, as part of its plan to roll out 100 franchises nationwide in six months.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 30/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Bijliride Launches B2C Electric Two-Wheeler Rentals in Delhi, Targets Urban Commuters

EV mobility startup Bijliride rolls out app-based electric scooter rentals across key Delhi hubs, deploying 150–200 vehicles with flexible weekly and monthly plans starting at INR 220 per day.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 30/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Grid Integration, Technology Key to Renewable Growth: MNRE Secretary at IEW 2026

India must now prioritise grid integration, advanced technology, and domestic manufacturing alongside capacity expansion to scale renewables smoothly, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said at India Energy Week 2026.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Signs PPA with NHPC for 250 MW ISTS-Connected FDRE Project

ACME Solar Holdings has signed a 25-year PPA with NHPC for its 250 MW FDRE Tranche VI project, involving an INR 3,700 crore investment, ISTS connectivity, and firm supply obligations with over 60 percent expected CUF.

Business | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Sunsure Energy Starts Supplying Solar Power to Max Healthcare’s Super Speciality Hospital in Noida

Sunsure Energy has begun supplying low-cost solar power, from its 15 MW solar plant in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, to Max Healthcare’s Sector-128 Noida hospital under a long-term PPA, enabling nearly 50 percent energy cost savings while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 30/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey