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
India Sets Record with 6.1 GW Wind Capacity Addition in 2025–26, Targets 156 GW by 2036
India achieves record 6.1 GW wind addition, targets 156 GW by 2036, boosts manufacturing, policy support, and grid stability initiatives.
Policies & Regulations | 24/04/2026 | By EI News Network
NLC India Secures EUR 100 Million Loan from KfW Germany for Solar, Energy Storage Projects
NLC India has signed a EUR 100 million loan agreement with KfW to fund solar and battery energy storage projects.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Surges Past US, Germany to Lead Global Wind Market Outside China in 2025
India has installed record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, up 85 percent, overtaking US and Germany. Growth driven by hybrid auctions, delayed projects, and rising domestic manufacturing strength.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Baltic Renewable Energy Platform secures EUR 40 Milliom from Swedbank to build solar-linked BESS, boosting Estonia’s energy security and price stability.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
CARE Selects AFRY as Owner’s Engineer for 36 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Malaysia
CARE appoints AFRY as Owner’s Engineer for 36 MW solar-plus-storage project in Malaysia, advancing clean energy adoption and grid reliability.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
EBRD Plans EUR 5 Billion Push for Conflict-Hit Middle East Economies in 2026
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans EUR 5 billion investment to support conflict-hit Middle East economies, stabilise markets, ensure services and drive recovery efforts.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
SECI Invites Bids to Raise INR 660 Cr Term Loan for 200 MW Dhar Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh
Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids from banks and financial institutions to raise INR 660 crore in term loans for its 200 MW solar project in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, under CPSU Scheme Phase-II. Bid submission ends on April 24, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
THINK Gas Launches GIS-Based Platform to Simplify PNG Connection Access
THINK Gas launched a GIS-enabled platform allowing users to check PNG availability and apply online, improving transparency, customer access and supporting India’s transition towards a cleaner, gas-based energy ecosystem.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 11/04/2026 | By News Bureau
India, Bhutan Deepen Energy Cooperation with Focus on Hydropower Projects
India and Bhutan strengthen energy ties, progressing Punatsangchhu-I construction and signing Punatsangchhu-II export tariff agreement.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Envision Energy Secures USD 500 Million Financing Pact With BBVA
Envision Energy signs USD 500 million vendor financing deal with BBVA to expand globally, offering flexible funding, easing capital constraints, and accelerating renewable deployment, following earlier USD 600 million sustainability-linked loan agreement.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Levanta Renewables Awards EPC Contract to CEEC for Solar and BESS Project in Philippines
The 166 MWp solar and 80 MWh battery storage project in Visayas aims to boost grid stability and support the Philippines’ renewable energy targets.
Business | 11/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Morocco Expands Renewables as Solar and Wind Drive 2025 Growth
Morocco has added 192 MW of solar and wind capacity in 2025, raising renewables to 4,851 MW and boosting their share of total power capacity to 39.6 percent, according to International Renewable Energy Agency.
Middle East Market | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Rajasthan HC Upholds Seven-Year Electricity Duty Exemption for Captive Solar Projects
The Rajasthan High Court barred the state from withdrawing promised electricity duty exemptions for captive solar projects, ruling that developers who invested under the 2019 solar policy must retain the seven-year benefit.
Policies & Regulations | 11/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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