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
ReNew to Set Up INR 5,400 Crore Solar Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh
ReNew’s 6 GW ingot and wafer plant in Anakapalli to boost domestic solar supply chain, reduce import dependence and support India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
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
CERC Proposes Market Coupling, Grid India to Act as Market Coupling Operator
CERC’s draft mandates market coupling for Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market (RTM), appointing Grid India as sole operator, aiming to unify price discovery, improve liquidity, and reduce fragmentation across power exchanges.
Policies & Regulations | 21/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Extends RCO Compliance Deadline for FY 2024-25 to May 31, 2026
Ministry of Power extends FY 2024-25 RCO compliance deadline to May 31, giving entities more time to submit renewable consumption data and meet obligations.
Policies & Regulations | 20/04/2026 | By EI News Network
UltraTech Cement to Procure Captive Solar Power from Ampin’s 30 MW Project in Odisha
UltraTech Cement will procure power from a 45 MW DC/30 MW AC captive solar project in Odisha being developed by AMPIN Energy Transition after acquiring a 26 percent stake in the project SPV AMPIN C&I Power Forty Four for INR 15.12 crore.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
IEX Electricity Trading Volume Rises 30.4 Percent YoY to 12,550 MU in February
IEX reports 12,550 MU electricity traded in February 2026, up 30.4 percent YoY, while real-time market volumes jump 51.7 percent and average power prices decline amid higher supply liquidity.
Business | 05/03/2026 | By EI News Network
Axis Bank Partners with Tesla to Offer Tailored EV Financing Across India
Axis Bank has become a preferred financer for Tesla in India, offering tailored auto-financing solutions and a seamless digital experience to support the adoption of electric vehicles.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Enphase Energy, Capital Good Fund Partner to Deploy 24 MW Solar Projects in US
Enphase Energy has partnered with Capital Good Fund to support around 24 MW of small commercial and residential solar projects across Georgia and Pennsylvania in the US, using its microinverter technology.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 05/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
POWERGRID Issues Tender for 100 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage Project in Punjab
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) invites bids for 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project at Bhatinda substation in Punjab.
Business | 04/03/2026 | By EI News Network
MeitY Launches Indigenous 30 kW EV Integrated Drive System at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launches indigenous 30 kW WBG-based EV drive system at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing in collaboration with Lucas TVS.
Business | 04/03/2026 | By EI News Network
Lithium Demand Could Cross 13 Mt by 2050; Supply Deficits May Begin in 2028: Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand may exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under net-zero pathways, with supply deficits emerging by 2028 unless up to USD 276 billion is invested across mining, refining and recycling.
Standards & Certifications | 03/03/2026 | By News Bureau
Evolta Energy Secures INR 85 Crore EPC Order for Ground-Mounted Solar Project in Tamil Nadu
Evolta Energy has secured an INR 85 crore EPC contract for a ground-mounted solar project in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, slated for commissioning by H1 2026 with an annual generation potential of 32 million units.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ACME Solar Arm Signs 450 MW FDRE PPA with SJVN
ACME Solar, through its arm ACME Greentech Seventh, has signed two PPAs with SJVN for a cumulative of 450 MW of FDRE capacity at a tariff of INR 6.64 per unit.
Business | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Andhra Pradesh Proposes New Hybrid Project Norms, CUF Threshold and Open Access Charge Reforms
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed amendments to its Green Energy Open Access Regulations to introduce a formal definition for renewable hybrid projects, set a minimum 40 percent CUF for wind-solar hybrids, revise scheduling norms, mandate interface metering, and rationalise wheeling charge exemptions.
Policies & Regulations | 03/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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