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India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GWp; Dedicated Scheme Under Works: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi unveiled a report, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy, estimating India’s floating solar potential at over 102 GWp and announced plans for a dedicated scheme to accelerate floating solar deployment nationwide.

Business | 11/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India-US Energy Partnership Can Drive USD 500 Bn Bilateral Trade Target by 2030, Says USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat Report

A new USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat report says hydrocarbons can boost India-US energy cooperation and support USD 500 billion trade.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Constitutes Expert Committee to Review Solar Project Extension Requests and ALMM Exemptions

MNRE has formed an expert committee to evaluate requests from delayed solar projects seeking commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, with exemptions from ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Haryana Mandates EV Charging Infrastructure in New Residential and Commercial Buildings

Haryana has amended its Building Code to make EV charging infrastructure mandatory in eligible residential and non-residential buildings, requiring dedicated charging spots and EV-ready parking provisions for new and renovated projects.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Allows ALMM Listing of Solar Modules up to 3 Percent Higher Wattage Without Factory Inspection

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed solar PV module models with up to 3 percent higher wattage than an already ALMM-listed model to be enlisted without a fresh factory inspection, provided they are manufactured on the same production line and facility.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Adani Green Energy UAE Arm Signs JVA with Minerva to Develop RE Projects in India

Adani Green Energy’s subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Middle East has signed a JV agreement with Minerva Holding RSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EPointZero Holding RSC, to form Minerva Renewables Holding to develop renewable energy projects in India.

Business | 10/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Origis Energy Secures USD 118 Mn Tax Equity from RBC for 65 MW Solar Plus 100 MWh BESS in California

Origis Energy has secured USD 118 million in tax equity financing from RBC Community Investments for its 65 MWac solar integrated with 25 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage project in Kern County, California, US.

Investment & Trading | 10/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Tata Power Partners with Databricks to Develop Future-Ready AI and Data Platform for Energy Transition

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to deploy an enterprise-wide data and AI platform, aimed at accelerating its digital transformation and supporting India’s ongoing energy transition.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau

BPCL Appoints Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director

The veteran refinery executive, Sanjay Khanna, will lead Bharat Petroleum’s next phase of growth, with a focus on operational efficiency, petrochemical expansion and long-term energy security.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau

Bondada Engineering Commissions 48.2 MWp Solar Projects in Maharashtra in March 2026

Bondada Engineering has commissioned 48.2 MWp of solar projects in March 2026 for clients including Paradigm IT and MAHAGENCO across multiple locations in Maharashtra, taking its FY 2025-26 executed capacity to 500 MWp and cumulative capacity to 1.3 GWp.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Prolonged Middle East Supply Disruption Could Reshape Global Energy System: Wood Mackenzie

Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20 percent and gas demand by 10 percent relative to the base case, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Luminous Expands Odisha Manufacturing with Solar Cell and Energy Storage Investments

Luminous Power Technologies is developing solar cell and energy storage plants in Odisha’s Gopalpur and Angul, while showcasing new solar technologies at a government event in Khordha.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network

NTPC Enters Non-Binding MoU with Électricité de France to Explore Nuclear Power Collaboration

NTPC has signed a non-binding MoU with EDF to explore potential collaboration in developing nuclear power projects in India. The MoU establishes a framework for both companies to jointly assess the feasibility and approach for collaboration.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau

Prostarm Info Systems Signs MOU With Shenzhen Topband for BESS Manufacturing in India

Prostarm Info Systems Ltd. will assemble Topband-supplied battery storage kits in India, committing USD 10 million purchases over 18 months for commercial, residential and utility-scale projects.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Schneider Electric Expands its Collaboration with Microsoft for AI-Powered, Open Software-Defined Automation Transforming Green Hydrogen

Schneider Electric has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered, software-defined automation across industrial sectors, offering companies a flexible and scalable pathway to modernise operations and adopt Industrial AI.

Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau