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India Inks Historic US LPG Deal to Import 2.2 MTPA in 2026

India’s US LPG deal will import 2.2 MTPA in 2026, meeting nearly 10 percent demand and strengthening energy security.

Business | 18/11/2025 | By EI News Network

KP Group, Engie India, Ultimate Flexipack Among Winners in GUVNL’s 2 GW/4 GWh BESS Auction

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s 2 GW/4 GWh BESS auction in Gujarat closed with a tariff of INR 1.85-1.89 lakh/MW/month, with Sun Drops Energia (KP Group), Engie Energy India, Samavist Energy Solutions, Mecpower Solutions, Stockwell Solar Services, Ultimate Flexipack, Solar91 Cleantech, Viviana Power, and Rajesh Power Services emerging as winners.

Energy Storage | 18/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Govt Notifies New Minimum Efficiency Standards for Solar Inverters, Effective January 2026

The Ministry of Power has introduced new minimum efficiency standards for grid-connected solar inverters up to 100 kW, applicable to all units manufactured or imported in India from January 2026 to December 2027. Manufacturers must display an endorsement label based on the overall efficiency matrix on the grid-connected solar inverter.

Policies & Regulations | 14/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ReNew to Invest INR 82,000 Crore in Andhra Pradesh Across Solar, BESS, and Green Ammonia

ReNew has signed MoUs worth around INR 60,000 crore with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop projects across renewable energy, including solar manufacturing, battery storage, pumped hydro, and green ammonia, adding to its earlier INR 22,000 crore commitment.

Business | 13/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

PM Modi and Bhutan’s King Inaugurate 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck have jointly inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. The countries have also signed an MoU for cooperation on renewable energy. India has also announced a concessional Line of Credit of INR 40 billion to fund the energy projects in Bhutan.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 12/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Alpex Solar to Expand Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity to 2.2 GW with G12R TOPCon Technology

Alpex Solar has announced a strategic upgrade in its manufacturing roadmap, shifting from phased PERC to a 2.2 GW TOPCon solar cell production line to align with global efficiency standards and its 3.6 GW module capacity. While 1.4 GW would be operational in Q1 FY26-27, the balance 800 MW will be operationalised within another six months.

Solar manufacturing | 29/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Solex Energy and ISC Konstanz Partner for Next-Gen Solar R&D

Through this partnership, ISC Konstanz will extend comprehensive technological support to Solex for upgrading its upcomingft./TOPCon cell line and adopting next-generation Rear Contact and c-Si tandem/perovskite solar technologies.

Business | 29/10/2025 | By News Bureau

GREW Solar Embarks Upon Driving India's Growth in Global Utility-Scale Solar

With an existing 6.5 GW PV module facility in Dudu (Jaipur), GREW Solar is expanding capacity to 11.0 GW, alongside an 8.0 GW PV cell facility in Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh).

Business | 29/10/2025 | By News Bureau

Building New Coal Plants Beyond NEP 2032 Targets Unnecessary and Uneconomical for India: Ember

Renewable energy and storage capacity targeted under India’s National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2032 will be sufficient to meet future reliability and peak demand needs, eliminating the need for additional coal plants, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.

Power R&D | 29/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Goldi Solar Secures INR 1,422 Crore Growth Capital Led by Havells and Prominent Indian Investors

Goldi Solar has secured INR 1,422 crore in growth capital led by Havells India, alongside a consortium of prominent investors, to expand its solar manufacturing capacity, strengthen backward integration, and accelerate innovation in high-efficiency solar technologies.

Investment & Trading | 29/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

President Murmu Calls On Global South to Lead Inclusive Solar Development

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, becoming the first Indian President to do so. Her keynote underscored India’s leadership role in advancing the ISA’s mission and the global vision of “One World, One Sun, One Grid.”

Business | 29/10/2025 | By News Bureau

Honda to Invest in OMC Power to Launch Repurposed EV Battery-based UPS Leasing Business in India

Honda Motor has announced an investment in India’s OMC Power to advance distributed renewable energy solutions and launch a leasing business for UPS devices powered by repurposed Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries.

Energy Storage | 29/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Solis to Showcase Cutting-Edge Energy Solutions at REI 2025, Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation

In addition to the product launch, Solis will also display its latest portfolio of advanced solar inverters at the REI Expo 2025.

Energy Storage | 29/10/2025 | By News Bureau

Blueleaf Energy Secures USD 75 Mn from BII to Accelerate 2 GW Renewable Expansion in India

Blueleaf Energy, a Macquarie Asset Management–owned renewable energy platform, has secured a USD 75 million financing facility from British International Investment (BII) to accelerate its clean energy expansion in India, targeting nearly 2 GW of renewable capacity across solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

Investment & Trading | 29/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Snowkap Rebrands to Drive AI-Powered ESG and Net Zero

The refreshed identity underscores Snowkap’s journey from reporting-led ESG support to becoming an end-to-end transformation partner. With Indian enterprises preparing for the SEBI-mandated BRSR Core disclosures in FY26 and global rules such as the EU’s CSRD, Snowkap positions itself at the intersection of AI, compliance, and business transformation.

Business | 29/10/2025 | By News Bureau