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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

KEC International Secures Largest Saudi T&D Order in INR 1,476 Crore Win

KEC International secures INR 1,476 crore global T&D orders, including largest composite transmission project in Saudi Arabia, boosting FY26 order intake.

Middle East Market | 14/03/2026 | By EI News Network

KPI Green Energises 35 MWp Solar Capacity, Operational IPP Portfolio Reaches 589 MWp

KPI Green Energy Ltd. commissions 35 MWp solar capacity, taking operational IPP portfolio to 589 MWp and targeting 2.17 GWp expansion.

Business | 14/03/2026 | By EI News Network

US Department of Energy Announces USD 1.9 billion Investment to Modernise Power Grid Infrastructure

The US Department of Energy has announced USD 1.9 billion funding opportunity through its Office of Electricity to accelerate upgrades to the country’s power grid infrastructure. The funding will be deployed under the SPARK programme.

Smart Grid / T&D | 13/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Kansai Transmission and Distribution Invests INR 160 Crore in OMC Power for Distributed Renewable Energy Expansion

Kansai Transmission and Distribution will invest INR 160 crore in OMC Power for a 10 percent stake, strengthening distributed renewable energy infrastructure and supporting OMC’s ambition to build 1 GWp decentralised clean power capacity.

Business | 13/03/2026 | By News Bureau

AIDA Signs MoU with GEAPP to Accelerate India’s Grids of the Future

The All India Discoms Association (AIDA) has signed an MoU with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to collaborate on the India Grids of the Future Accelerator initiative aimed at modernising and digitalising the country’s power distribution networks.

Smart Grid / T&D | 13/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Privi Speciality Chemicals to Procure Solar Power from Radiance Renewables’ 16.60 MW Captive Project

Privi Speciality Chemicals invests about INR 1.78 crore in SPV Radiance MH Sunrise Eleven to procure power from Radiance Renewables’ 16.60 MW solar project in Maharashtra under a captive mode.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for BPCL’s INR 3,685 Crore CDG Project in Tamil Nadu

BPCL’s CGD project involves a total approved investment of INR 3,685 crore and aims to establish a comprehensive gas distribution network across the geographical areas of The Nilgiris and Erode districts of Tamil Nadu.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 13/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Greaves Cotton Appoints Manish Poddar as Group CFO

Greaves Cotton has appointed Manish Poddar as Group CFO effective March 19, 2026, to lead finance and IT functions and support the company’s Greaves.NEXT growth strategy.

Business | 13/03/2026 | By News Bureau

Kumaraswamy Inaugurates 5 MW Solar Plant, 30T EAF, and Turbo Generator at BHEL Haridwar

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has inaugurated a 5 MW solar plant, which is developed by AMPIN Energy Transition, a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace, and flagged off a large turbo generator at BHEL Haridwar, advancing India’s clean energy goals and domestic heavy electrical manufacturing capabilities.

Business | 13/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Gears Up for Summer, Secures 2900 MW Supply to Meet Peak Demand in North Delhi

Tata Power Delhi Distribution expects peak power demand to reach 2622 MW this summer and has secured up to 2900 MW supply while strengthening infrastructure and deploying advanced technologies.

Energy efficiency | 13/03/2026 | By News Bureau