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MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to streamline certification and regulatory compliance under the country's Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

Standards & Certifications | 18/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bihar Launches INR 1,512 Crore Rooftop Solar Programme for 2.5 Lakh 'Kutir Jyoti Consumers'

Bihar has launched a INR 1,512 crore rooftop solar programme for 2.5 lakh 'Kutir Jyoti consumers', targeting 25 lakh households by 2027 under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Empanels RECPDCL, REIL as SIPs for Government Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. and Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. as additional Scheme Implementation Partners for rooftop solar installations on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Policies & Regulations | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Navitas Solar to Invest INR 1,500 Crore in Gujarat for 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant and Pilot Wafer-Ingot Manufacturing Line

Navitas Solar’s proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches India's First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Portal

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa during the Global Wind Day Conference to strengthen domestic wind manufacturing, enhance exports and support India's 155 GW wind target by 2035.

Business | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Vikram Solar Signs INR 2,000 Crore Solar Cell Supply Pact with Jupiter International

The agreement between Vikram Solar and Jupiter International is valued at approximately INR 2,000 crore and covers the supply of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells and mono PERC solar cells.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Deloitte Urges India to Leverage Renewable Energy Strength to Power AI Data Centre Ambitions

Deloitte’s ‘Powering Asia Pacific’s Data Centre Boom’ report said the region is emerging as the next major global data centre hub, creating economic value but also placing new pressure on power systems already undergoing energy transition.

Energy efficiency | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Raises INR 921 Crore from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

The company’s IPO comprises a fresh issue of INR 1,200 crore and an offer-for-sale of INR 1,900 crore, taking the total issue size to INR 3,100 crore at the upper end of the price band.

Business | 23/02/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

REConnect Lucknow 2026 Highlights Rooftop Solar Surge, Energy Storage Push and Hydro Innovation in UP

At REConnect Lucknow 2026, policymakers, industry leaders and renewable energy experts came together to deliberate on UP’s accelerating clean energy transition. The discussion focused on the rapid rise of rooftop solar, the growing urgency around energy storage integration, and emerging opportunities in pumped storage and canal-based hydro projects.

Business | 21/02/2026 | By News Bureau

MNRE Urges States to Identify and Prioritise Water Bodies for Floating Solar PV Development

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has urged States and Union Territories to consult stakeholders and submit feedback on the draft floating solar potential report and policy prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to accelerate FSPV deployment.

Policies & Regulations | 21/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ayana Renewable Power Commissions 158.4 MW at 250 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh

NTPC Green Energy has operationalised 158.4 MW of a 250 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh through its group company Ayana Renewable Power, taking its total installed capacity to 9,151.08 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 21/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

REconnect Lucknow 2026: Industry Sees Policy Support as Key to Localising RE Manufacturing

At REconnect Lucknow 2026, industry leaders discussed strategies to strengthen solar and BESS manufacturing in the state, focusing on policy support, technology adoption, local supply chains, and the transition from a consumption-driven market to a manufacturing hub.

Business | 21/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Volvo Car India, ChargeZone Launch 360kW Ultra-Fast EV Charging Station on Mumbai–Nashik Highway

The new ultra-fast charging hub at Food Hills, near Igatpuri, inaugurated by Volvo Car India and ChargeZone features dynamic load balancing technology and dedicated Volvo EV bays, enhancing long-distance electric mobility on one of Maharashtra’s busiest corridors.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 21/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Hindustan Zinc Ranks in Top One Percent Globally in S&P Sustainability Yearbook 2026

Hindustan Zinc secured a 90/100 CSA score and a Top 1 percent global ranking in the Metals & Mining category, marking its ninth consecutive inclusion in S&P’s Sustainability Yearbook.

Standards & Certifications | 21/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Global Cleantech Expo-Odisha Debuts in Bhubaneswar, Showcases 200 plus Global Players to Advance Net Zero Vision

The inaugural Global Cleantech Expo-Odisha convened over 200 companies from 20 plus countries, highlighting renewable energy, battery storage, EVs and green hydrogen while reinforcing Odisha’s 10 GW clean energy roadmap.

Business | 21/02/2026 | By News Bureau