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
Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration
The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.
Policies & Regulations | 03/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Storage Battery Testing and Series Approval
MNRE has issued draft guidelines for testing and series approval of storage batteries under the Solar Systems Order 2025, outlining procedures for performance testing, sampling, and safety requirements.
Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2025 | By EI News Network
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of SECI’s 300 MW(AC) Solar PV Project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) 300 MW (AC) solar PV project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh, the corporation’s largest self-owned installation to date.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Eastman Auto & Power Showcases Cutting-Edge Power Solutions at Middle East Energy 2025 in Dubai
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. announce its participation in Middle East Energy 2025, one of the most prestigious energy events in the world. This event brought together top energy professionals, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of the energy landscape.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/04/2025 | By News Bureau
India’s Installed RE Capacity Reaches 220.10 GW, Another 234.46 GW in Pipeline: MNRE
India’s total installed renewable energy capacity has reached 220.10 GW as of March 31, 2025. While installed solar capacity has reached 105.65 GW, wind capacity stands at 50.04 GW and bioenergy at 11.58 GW. India also has a robust RE pipeline of 234.46 GW—comprising 169.40 GW under implementation and 65.06 GW tendered.
Business | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Gensol Commissions Ground-Mounted Solar Plant in Jharkhand
Gensol Engineering has commissioned a 40-acre ground-mounted solar power plant in Panchet, Jharkhand, delivering over 15 million units of clean energy annually and showcasing its expertise in tackling challenging terrains.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Husk Power to Supply Solar Power from 1.3 MWp Plant with 860 kWh BESS to Olam Agri in Nigeria
Husk Power will deploy a 1.3 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system, integrated with an 860 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS), at Olam Agri’s rice operations in Nigeria to supply solar power under a 10-year PPA.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NTPC REL Invites Bids for 1000 MW Solar BOS Package in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. has floated a tender for BOS works of 1000 MW solar projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan, with bids closing on May 15, 2025, followed by reverse auction.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By EI News Network
Hybrid Renewable Energy Park of 13 GW Capacity to be Developed in Ladakh: MoS MNRE
A 13 GW hybrid renewable energy park—comprising solar, wind, and battery storage—is planned across Pang, Debring, and Kharnak in Ladakh. The Ministry is also implementing ISTS in GEC-II for evacuation of 13 GW RE Projects in Ladakh with a total project cost of INR 20,773.70 crore.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Sunsure Energy Signs 11 MWp Solar PPA with JSL Super Steel
As per the agreement, this facility will source 11 MWp of solar power from Sunsure’s 49 MWp Solar Project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh, displacing nearly 40 percent of its conventional energy consumption with clean power.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/04/2025 | By News Bureau
GERC Clears Tariffs for 76 MW Feeder-Level Solar Projects in Gujarat under PM-KUSUM
GERC has approved tariffs for 33 solar projects (76 MW) under PM-KUSUM-C, following MGVCL’s petition for tariff adoption through competitive bidding to solarise agricultural feeders via RESCO model.
Policies & Regulations | 10/04/2025 | By EI News Network
Andrew Yule and EzUrja Unveil India’s Largest Microgrid EV Charging Hub
India marks a pivotal moment in its electric mobility journey with the unveiling of the development of the first ever EzEnergy Microgrid EV Charging Hub - the largest of its kind in the country and the second largest globally.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 10/04/2025 | By News Bureau
Altus Power Acquires 58.4 MW of Community Solar Projects in Maryland from Prospect14
Altus Power announced the acquisition of ten development-stage community solar projects totaling 58.4 MW in Maryland from Prospect14, a distributed solar energy development firm.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By News Bureau
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