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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

Battery Summit 2026: Kishan Reddy Outlines Strategy for Self-Reliant and Globally Competitive Battery Sector

Speaking at the Battery Summit 2026 in New Delhi, G. Kishan Reddy said batteries would play a pivotal role in helping India achieve its net-zero ambitions and its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Business | 17/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Tsuyo Manufacturing Selected Among Top 30 Indian Startups for VivaTech 2026 in Paris

Tsuyo Manufacturing has been selected among the Top 30 Indian startups to showcase its EV powertrain innovations at VivaTech 2026 in Paris after being shortlisted under the Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Apraava Energy Appoints Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Apraava Energy has appointed Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Samir Ashta, who is retiring after nearly two decades with the company.

Business | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Avaada Concludes 36-Day Bharat Uday Yatra Across 27 Cities, 10 States

Avaada Group has completed the 36-day Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra, which covered 27 cities across 10 states to promote awareness and public participation in clean energy and sustainability.

Business | 17/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bondada Engineering Secures INR 1,338 Crore NTPC Contract for Solar-Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh

Bondada Engineering has won INR 1,338 crore NTPC REL contract for a 250 MW solar project with 200 MWh battery storage.

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

Four-Year Daqing Field Test Confirms Growing Power Generation Advantage of TOPCon Modules

Four years of field testing at China's Daqing site found N-type TOPCon modules consistently outperforming BC modules, with power generation gains increasing annually, reinforcing TOPCon's long-term efficiency and reliability advantages.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Saudi Arabia Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck

Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered autonomous heavy-duty truck, featuring a 1,500-km range and zero-emission operation to support sustainable freight transport and logistics efficiency.

Middle East Market | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Ashok Leyland, Switch Mobility Join Govt's Scheme to Replace Old Trucks, Buses in Delhi-NCR

Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility joined the government's Delhi-NCR scheme, offering discounts to replace older trucks and buses.

Policies & Regulations | 16/06/2026 | By EI News Network

SolarSquare Raises USD 53 Mn in Series C Round Led by B Capital to Expand Residential Solar Business

SolarSquare has raised USD 53 million in a Series C funding round led by B Capital to expand into new cities, strengthen technology capabilities and scale its residential solar platform, taking its total capital raised to over USD 100 million.

Investment & Trading | 16/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GEON Commissions 2.88 GWh BESS Project at Khavda, Marking Major Milestone in India’s Energy Storage Sector

The utility-scale battery storage system in Gujarat becomes fully operational within five months, reinforcing India’s renewable energy and grid stability ambitions.

Energy efficiency | 16/06/2026 | By News Bureau