MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC converters and VCUs further tightened from September 2026, and Battery Management System (BMS) manufacturing made fully domestic from September 1, 2026, with imports allowed till August 31, 2026.
Policies & Regulations | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ISA, AIDA Sign MoU to Advance Solarisation, Utility Digitisation and AI-Enabled Distribution Systems
International Solar Alliance and All India Discom Association have signed an MoU to collaborate on solarisation, utility digitisation, and AI-driven distribution systems across ISA member countries.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
US Imposes 123 Percent Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports
US imposes 123 percent anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; total tariffs exceed 230 percent, India, Indonesia and Laos targeted in probe.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Extends ISTS Charge Waivers for Solar, Wind Projects Hit by Grid Delays
Ministry of Power has extended ISTS charge waivers for solar and wind projects facing delays due to transmission constraints, subject to eligibility, including a firm PPA as of March 31, 2026, firm connectivity between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028, and COD linked to transmission system readiness.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SAEL, Waaree, MB Power and JLTM Win 500 MW Solar Auction by PSPCL
PSPCL allocates 500 MW solar capacity to four firms at competitive tariffs under long-term renewable power procurement auction.
Business | 26/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Transrail Lighting Expands Tower Capacity to 1.72 Lakh MTPA
Transrail Lighting increases tower capacity from 84,000 MTPA to 1,72,400 MTPA after completing expansion projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Sterlite Electric and RDT Lumiker Form JV ‘Sterlumiq’ to Launch Smart Cable Monitoring Platform
The new CAMOS fiber-optic sensing platform enables real-time monitoring of power and telecom cables, enhancing grid reliability, reducing outages and supporting predictive asset management.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Hindustan Power Bags 100 MW Solar Power Project from Punjab State Power Corporation
Hindustan Power has secured a 100 MW AC solar power project from Punjab State Power Corporation through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The company will sign a 25-year PPA with PSPCL, and the project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months from the effective date of the PPA.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
TARIL's FY26 Revenue Rises 23 Percent to INR 2,395 Crore, PAT at INR 225 Crore
TARIL has reported 23 percent revenue growth, INR 370 crore EBITDA, INR 2,374 crore orders, INR 23,000 crore pipeline, INR 600 crore capex, driven by strong power transmission and infrastructure demand.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By EI News Network
CIP Commences Construction on 1500 MWh BESS Project in Chile
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has issued Final Notice to Proceed for its 300 MW/1,500 MWh Patache battery energy storage project in Chile, initiating construction.
Energy Storage | 23/04/2026 | 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
Mitarsh Energy Secures O&M Contract for 540 MW NTPC Solar Projects in Rajasthan
Mitarsh Energy has won an O&M contract for 540 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan from NTPC after emerging as the L1 bidder in a recent auction.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Loom Solar Secures Land in Uttar Pradesh to Expand Solar Manufacturing
Loom Solar secures land in Meerut to expand solar manufacturing capacity, complementing its Kosi plant and supporting India’s renewable energy targets, domestic production and energy storage growth.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Vedanta Group Boosts Renewable Energy Use by Over 50 percent in FY26
On Earth Day, Vedanta reports 3.97 billion units of renewable energy consumption, cutting three million tonnes of emissions and advancing its net-zero and ESG commitments.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Solidus Techno Power Commissions 40 MW/60 MWp Captive Open Access Solar Project in Punjab
Solidus Techno Power has commissioned a 40 MW/60 MWp captive open access solar project in Punjab, taking its total installed solar capacity in North India to 200 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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