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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

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

Bahrain’s EWA Receives Two Bids for 100 MW BAJ Solar Project

Yellow Door Energy and ACWA Power submit bids for Bahrain’s 100 MW BAJ Solar IPP under a 25-year BOO concession.

Middle East Market | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

NTPC REL Invites Bids for Supply and Installation of WTGs for 813 MW Wind Project in Karnataka

NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender for the supply and installation of 271 wind turbine generators with a cumulative capacity of 813 MW for its ISTS-connected wind energy project in Davangere, Karnataka.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Reliance Unveils Comprehensive Clean Energy Strategy Amid India’s Energy 'Supercycle'

Reliance Industries is scaling up investments in renewable energy, green hydrogen, batteries and alternative fuels to reduce import dependence, enhance energy security and capitalise on India's emerging Energy 'Supercycle'.

Business | 22/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Alchemy Cleantech, Paragon Biofuels Inaugurate the Ankleshwar Bio-CNG Facility

Alchemy Cleantech and Paragon Biofuels have inaugurated the Ankleshwar Bio-CNG Plant, a facility capable of processing 43,800 tonnes of organic waste annually to produce 2,373 tonnes of compressed bio-gas and avoid 17,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

Renewable energy / Biomass | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

SECI Enters C&I Segment with 700 MW Renewable Energy Agreement with Acme Cleantech

Solar Energy Corporation of India has signed its first-ever 700 MW Commercial and Industrial (C&I) renewable energy term sheet with Acme Cleantech Solutions, expanding its clean energy supply portfolio beyond DISCOMs to cater to India's growing C&I market.

Business | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Clarifies Scope of Solar Thermal QCO, Excludes Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes are not covered under the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

Policies & Regulations | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Envision Energy, AMEA Power Sign Agreement for 500 MW Amunet II Wind Project in Egypt

Envision Energy has signed an agreement with AMEA Power for the 500 MW Amunet II wind power project in Egypt, which will increase AMEA Power's total wind power capacity in the country to 1 GW after commissioning.

Middle East Market | 22/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey