MNRE Notifies CFA Release Mechanism Under ULA Model of PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has outlined a new payment release process under the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, mandating that subsidies be released only after the successful installation and commissioning of rooftop solar systems.
Policies & Regulations | 09/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Rajasthan Awards 1GW/2GWh Standalone BESS Tender at Record-Low Tariffs
RVUNL awards 1GW/2GWh standalone BESS tender in Rajasthan at record-low tariffs of INR 1.775–1.785 lakh/MW/month, with eleven developers emerging as winners in a highly competitive auction.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Maharashtra Unveils SMART Solar Scheme Offering up to 95 Percent Subsidy
Maharashtra has launched the Swayampoorna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households consuming less than 100 units of electricity per month become power self-sufficient, offering subsidies of up to 95 percent for installing rooftop solar systems under the state’s new initiative.
Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NaMo Semiconductor Lab to be Set Up at IIT Bhubaneswar with INR 4.95 Crore Funding
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar with an investment of INR 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme.
Business | 06/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises RE Agencies to Comply with GFR Rules, Avoid Short-Window Bids
MNRE has issued an advisory directing renewable energy agencies to ensure compliance with procurement rules and avoid issuing tenders with unusually short submission timelines.
Policies & Regulations | 06/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Sadbhav Futuretech Raises INR 36 CR in Pre-IPO Round to Fund Expansion and Backward Integration
Sadbhav Futuretech, a provider of end-to-end solar water pumping solutions, has raised INR 36 crore in a pre-IPO funding round to fuel its expansion, backward integration, and tech upgrades ahead of its planned public offering.
Investment & Trading | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
HPERC Approves PPA for 2 MW Solar Project in Una, Himachal Pradesh
HPERC has approved a PPA between HPSEBL and Jagdambey Solar for a 2 MW rural solar project in Una, Himachal, with INR 3.47/kWh tariff and December 2025 SCOD.
Policies & Regulations | 11/04/2025 | By EI News Network
NTPC, ISA Partner with 7 African Nations for Solar Projects
NTPC and ISA to develop over 1.5 GW solar capacity across Africa, including floating solar in Mauritius; NTPC to lead feasibility studies and bid design for project execution.
Business | 11/04/2025 | By EI News Network
Sungrow Powers Solar-Storage Project with 136 MVA Inverter and 220 MWh Capacity in Australia
With a total inverter capacity of 136 MVA and a total storage capacity of 55MW / 220MWh, the project stands as Australia's largest DC-coupled solar-plus-storage installation to date and marks GPG's first hybrid project.
Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
ContourGlobal Launches 221 MWp Solar Plant and 1.2 GWh Energy Storage
Quillagua is a 221 MWp photovoltaic solar plant with a 1.2 GWh battery storage system, capable of delivering 200 MW for 6.2 hours after sunset, making it the largest solar plant coupled with battery storage system in Latin America.
Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
Kosol Energie Secures 400 MW Module Supply Order for NTPC’s 1.6 GW Khavda Solar Project
Kosol Energie secured a 400 MW PV module supply order through Zetwerk, as part of NTPC’s broader 1,515 MWp PV module procurement initiative for the Khavda Solar Project.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Installs 600 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant in its Haridwar Warehouse
Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has installed a 600 kWp rooftop solar power plant at its warehouse in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The plant is expected to produce more than 7.5 lakh units of solar energy annually.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Sistema.bio India Delivers 100,000 Biogas Plants, Boosting Clean Energy in Rural India
Sistema.bio India has reached a monumental milestone of delivering 100,000 biogas plants across 24 states, catalyzing a ‘Silent Biogas Revolution’ in rural India.
Renewable energy / Biomass | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
OSM Partners with Naari Shakti to Empower Women with 2,500 Pink Electric Rickshaws in India
Under this initiative, OSM will deploy 2500 specially designed Pink Auto Rickshaws to women drivers across India, enhancing both employment opportunities and last-mile connectivity.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
SECI Signs 125 MW/500 MWh Battery Energy Storage Sale Agreement with KESB
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has signed a battery energy storage sale agreement with Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS project in Kerala, to be developed by JSW Energy.
Energy Storage | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Azmathullah Mohammed, Senior Sales Director, Dassault Systèmes India
Neerav Mehta, Joint General Manager
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Anoop Anand
President – Motion High Power
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Ankit Mathur
Co-founder and CEO
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Manjula Girish
Business Head, EV Charging and Photovoltaic Inverter Division
She Matters: More Women in Decision-Making Roles Key to India’s Energy Transition
Vivek Bhide
Regional President (India) and Group Transformation Officer
John Cockerill to Expand Electrolyser and Green Steel Projects in India, Says Vivek Bhide