Hero Future, Rays Power, Resolven, Hexa, Juniper Among Winners in SECI’s 1 GW FDRE Auction
SECI's 1,000 MW FDRE-RTC power auction has discovered an L1 tariff of INR 5.25/kWh, with EMIF II, Hero Future Energies, Purvah Green Power, Resolven, Rays Power Infra, Hexa Climate and Juniper Green Energy emerging as winners for supplying power from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects integrated with energy storage systems.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Cabinet Approves INR 23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme to Boost India's CBG Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 23,731 crore GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme for implementation from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, targeting nearly ten-fold growth in domestic compressed biogas production through an integrated policy framework.
Policies & Regulations | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Detailed Clarification on ALMM List-II Applicability Across Solar Project Categories
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a comprehensive clarification on the applicability of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells across competitive bidding, rooftop solar, net metering, open access, behind-the-meter and Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-based solar projects.
Policies & Regulations | 05/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
PM Surya Ghar Scheme Crosses 50 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations; 14.8 GW Capacity Commissioned
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has surpassed the milestone of 50.06 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW of cumulative capacity commissioned, marking a significant acceleration in residential solar adoption under the Government of India's flagship rooftop solar programme.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Branding Guidelines for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Installations
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued guidelines establishing a standardised branding framework for the placement of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana logo on rooftop solar installations to ensure uniform identification, visibility and traceability of systems installed under the scheme.
Policies & Regulations | 04/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Bihar Showcases Clean Energy Vision, Invites Global Investment at CII IECE 2026
At CII IECE 2026, the Government of Bihar showcased its transformation into an investor-ready power sector, highlighting smart metering, renewable energy expansion, grid modernisation and a INR 1.40 lakh crore investment pipeline to accelerate sustainable growth.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Jindal India Power Signs Term Sheet with SANY Wind Energy India for 160 MW WTGs
Jindal India Power has signed a term sheet with SANY Wind Energy India for the supply of 160 MW of wind turbines for its 150 MW SECI-awarded round-the-clock renewable energy project in Davanagere, Karnataka.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oriana Power Signs INR 4,500 Crore MoU with Maharashtra for Green Hydrogen Project
Oriana Power has signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to invest around INR 4,500 crore in an integrated green hydrogen project encompassing green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol production facilities.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Delhi Must Scale Rooftop Solar, Storage to Meet Rising Power Demand: IEEFA-Ember Study
Delhi can meet its growing electricity demand while advancing decarbonisation by accelerating distributed renewable energy, battery storage and demand-side flexibility, according to a new study by IEEFA and Ember.
Power R&D | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
EKA Mobility Appoints Prashant Kumar Banerjee as Group Head – Government and Corporate Affairs
EKA Mobility appoints automotive industry veteran Prashant Kumar Banerjee as Group Head – Government and Corporate Affairs to lead policy advocacy, government relations, corporate affairs and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
WattPower Foundation Rolls Out Brand Film to Advance Its Social Development Mission
WattPower Foundation launches its inaugural brand film, introducing its focus areas of education, women's empowerment, health and animal welfare as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Tamil Nadu Announces Residential Rooftop Solar Subsidy of Up to INR 1 Lakh
Tamil Nadu's Revised Budget 2026-27 proposes a rooftop solar subsidy of up to INR 1 lakh, a new BESS Promotion Policy and major investments in power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Policies & Regulations | 06/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Bondada Engineering Reports 24 Percent Revenue Growth, PAT Rises 29 Percent in Q1 FY27
Bondada Engineering delivered a strong start to FY27, reporting a 24 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to INR 691.65 crore and a 29 percent rise in profit after tax, driven by operational excellence and a diversified infrastructure portfolio.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
SECI Seeks PMU Supplier for 100 MW Solar PV Project with 120 MWh BESS in Chhattisgarh
Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids for the supply, installation, testing and integration of a Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) system for its 100 MW solar PV project coupled with a 40 MW/120 MWh BESS at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 06/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
REPLUS Engitech Wins Government Support to Accelerate Indigenous BESS Technologies
REPLUS Engitech has been awarded INR 43 crore under the Government of India's Research, Development and Innovation Scheme to accelerate the development of advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies and reinforce India's self-reliance in energy storage.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
