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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

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

Resonia Secures Kurnool IV REZ Transmission Project in Telangana

Resonia secured the Kurnool IV REZ transmission project in Telangana, enabling 3 GW renewable energy integration and stronger grid connectivity.

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

Himachal Pradesh Signs Agreements for 19 Hydropower Projects Worth INR 3,336 Crore

The Himachal Pradesh Government has signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects totalling 278 MW, involving an estimated investment of around INR 3,336 crore, as part of efforts to accelerate the state's clean energy development.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hoymiles String Inverters Power 2.2 MW Solar Project in Telangana Under Indira Mahila Shakti Scheme

Hoymiles is powering a 2.2 MW solar project in Asifabad, Telangana, developed under the Indira Mahila Shakti Scheme, through the deployment of its utility-scale HINV350HX-G2 string inverters.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Nextpower to Acquire Germany's Zimmermann PV-Steel Group for EUR 330 Mn

Nextpower has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Germany's Zimmermann PV-Steel Group for up to EUR 330 million, a transaction expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2027 and expand the company's addressable solar market in Europe by more than twofold.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Japan PM Takaichi, Business Leaders to Attend India-Japan Summit in Assam

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Assam with business leaders, with chips, investments and strategic cooperation dominating discussions.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Asian Energy Secures INR 187.62 Cr Coal Handling Plant Upgrade Contract from GSECL

Asian Energy Services has secured an INR 187.62 crore EPC contract from Gujarat State Electricity Corporation for upgrading the coal handling plant at Ukai Thermal Power Station, marking its first major project outside the Coal India ecosystem.

Conventional energy / Thermal Power Plants | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IOCL Solarises its Varanasi and Guwahati Facility with Freyr Energy’s Rooftop Solar Systems

Indian Oil Corporation has commissioned rooftop solar plants of 150 kW in Guwahati and 125 kW in Varanasi, together generating over 3.76 lakh kWh of clean electricity annually and improving energy reliability across its fuel retail operations. Freyr Energy has played a pivotal role in solarising IOCL’s facilities across the country.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey