Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Crosses 162 GW

MNRE has added 17,268 MW of solar module capacity in ALMM in February 2026, taking the total capacity to 162,109 MW. Space Solar and Sun2Earth Solar are the...

Policies & Regulations | February 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1802 readings

Karnataka Plans EV City Near Bengaluru to Strengthen Electric Mobility Ecosystem

Karnataka plans a 100-acre EV City near Bengaluru with testing tracks, charging labs, incubators and skilling centres for the electric mobility industry.

Policies & Regulations | February 06, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1293 readings

MNRE to Grant Concessional Customs Duty on Forged Steel Rings Used in Wind Turbine Bearings

MNRE to grant concessional customs duty on forged steel rings for wind turbine bearings, easing imports and reducing manufacturers’ costs.

Policies & Regulations | February 05, 2026 | By EI News Network |  868 readings

MNRE Adds 3,058 MW of Solar Cell Capacity to ALMM List-II, Total Capacity Reaches 26,790 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded its ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by 3,058 MW, taking the total enlisted capacity to 26,790 MW. While...

Policies & Regulations | February 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2069 readings

Union Budget 2026: Kerala Targets INR 42,000 Cr Investment from Rare Earth Corridor Plan

Union Budget 2026 selects Kerala for rare earth corridor, targeting INR 42,000 crore investment and 50,000 jobs.

Policies & Regulations | February 04, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1963 readings

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Benefits Over 26 Lakh Households, 20.85 Lakh Rooftop Systems Installed

Over 20.85 lakh rooftop solar systems installed, benefiting 26 lakh households under PM Surya Ghar scheme till December 2025 nationwide.

Policies & Regulations | February 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1387 readings

India’s Smart Meter Deployment Touches 5.28 Crore Under RDSS

India’s RDSS programme has installed 5.28 crore smart meters to improve billing, reduce losses and modernise power distribution.

Policies & Regulations | February 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1906 readings

India-US Trade Deal: Tariffs on Indian Exports Cut to 18 Percent

US cuts tariffs on Indian exports from 25 percent to 18 percent, withdrawing Russian oil levy, signalling improved India-US trade ties.

Policies & Regulations | February 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1300 readings

CEA Roadmap Sets 100 GW Pumped Storage Target by 2035–36

CEA roadmap targets 100 GW pumped storage by 2035–36 to support renewable integration, grid stability, and long-duration energy storage.

Policies & Regulations | February 02, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1473 readings

Union Budget 2026-27 Unveils INR 20,000 Cr CCUS Plan, Customs Relief for Solar and Storage

Budget 2026-27 announces INR 20,000 crore for CCUS, extends nuclear import exemptions, boosts battery storage and mineral processing, and restructures PFC-REC...

Policies & Regulations | February 01, 2026 | By EI News Network |  11673 readings