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PM Modi Lays Foundation for 500 MWh BESS in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi has laid foundation for 250 MW/500 MWh BESS in Chennai, INR 17,000 crore VOC Port plan announced.

Policies & Regulations | 13/10/2026 | By EI News Network

Gopin Semicon Enters ALMM List-II, Total Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM Reaches 37.8 GW

Surat-based Gopin Semicon has entered the MNRE’s ALMM List-II with 402 MW of N-type TOPCon solar cell capacity, taking the total listed cell manufacturing capacity to 37,795 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India, Singapore Plan 2,000 MW Cross-Border Power Corridor

India and Singapore plan a 2,000 MW power link via Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia for regional energy security.

Policies & Regulations | 09/10/2026 | By EI News Network

RE Industry Seeks GST Cuts for BESS, EPC Services Ahead of October 8 Council Meet

The renewable energy industry is seeking GST reductions on BESS and renewable energy EPC services along with review of Input Tax Credit (ITC) framework ahead of the GST Council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026. Energetica India speaks with stakeholders to gauge expectations.

Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Proposes Standard Solar Cell Nomenclature Under ALMM-II

MNRE proposes 14-digit codes to standardise solar PV cell identification under ALMM List-II.

Business | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network

Kerala Budget 2026-27 Allocates INR 100 Crore for Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen Push

Kerala allocates INR 100 crore for renewable energy and green hydrogen, targeting clean fuel production, energy storage expansion and sustainability.

Policies & Regulations | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

West Bengal Budget Pushes RE with 2 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems

West Bengal's 2026-27 Budget targets the installation of two lakh rooftop solar systems and allocates INR 100 crore for the initiative, aimed at promoting clean energy adoption, strengthening energy security for households across the state.

Policies & Regulations | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Hoymiles Promotes Piyush Sharma to Country Head – India

Global solar and storage solutions provider Hoymiles has promoted Piyush Sharma to Country Head – India, where he will lead the company's growth strategy, partner engagement and market expansion efforts in the country.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ola Electric Secures BIS Certification for India-Made LFP 46100 Battery Cell

Ola Cell Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ola Electric, has received BIS certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical cell, becoming the first Indian company to secure the certification for a locally developed cell in the 46100 format.

Standards & Certifications | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Yash Highvoltage Plans INR 151 Crore Fund Raise to Expand into 550 kV Transformer Bushing Market

Yash Highvoltage will raise INR 151 crore through a preferential issue to expand manufacturing capacity, enhance testing infrastructure, and enter the 550 kV RIP bushing segment, targeting growing power transmission demand.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

HVR Solar Signs MoUs with Han's PV, Gentech and Indygreen for 1.2 GW TOPCon Cell Facility in UP

HVR Solar has signed MoUs with Han's PV, Gentech and Indygreen Technologies during the SNEC PV Power Expo 2026 in Shanghai, China, to establish a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh.

Solar manufacturing | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Waaree Renewable Completes INR 1,225 Crore Acquisition of APSPL

Waaree Renewable Technologies (WRTL) has acquired a 55 percent stake in APSPL for INR 1,225 crore, expanding transmission infrastructure capabilities and strengthening renewable energy execution.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

DEE Development Engineers' Unit Wins INR 64 Crore Wind Tower Order from Ganeko Solar

Under the contract, DEE Fabricom will manufacture 15 EN156 Envision-designed windmill towers, each weighing 353 metric tonnes, for 3.3 MW wind turbines. The project is scheduled to be completed by January 2027.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

GBA Launches Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship to Boost Research and Biofuel Adoption

The GBA’s fellowship programme was launched to address critical challenges facing the biofuels industry by supporting applied research and building a pipeline of future leaders in the sector.

Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 23/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Interarch Building Solutions Bags Orders Worth INR 375 Cr in June Across Energy and Industrial Sectors

Interarch Building Solutions has secured orders valued at approximately INR 375 crore across the energy, hydrocarbon, renewable energy, data centre and industrial sectors during June 2026, including a major contract worth INR 165 crore from the energy sector in Vadodara.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey