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NLC India Secures EUR 100 Million Loan from KfW Germany for Solar, Energy Storage Projects

NLC India has signed a EUR 100 million loan agreement with KfW to fund solar and battery energy storage projects.

Business | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ReNew to Set Up INR 5,400 Crore Solar Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew’s 6 GW ingot and wafer plant in Anakapalli to boost domestic solar supply chain, reduce import dependence and support India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau

India Surges Past US, Germany to Lead Global Wind Market Outside China in 2025

India has installed record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, up 85 percent, overtaking US and Germany. Growth driven by hybrid auctions, delayed projects, and rising domestic manufacturing strength.

Business | 22/04/2026 | By EI News Network

CERC Proposes Market Coupling, Grid India to Act as Market Coupling Operator

CERC’s draft mandates market coupling for Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market (RTM), appointing Grid India as sole operator, aiming to unify price discovery, improve liquidity, and reduce fragmentation across power exchanges.

Policies & Regulations | 21/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Ministry of Power Extends RCO Compliance Deadline for FY 2024-25 to May 31, 2026

Ministry of Power extends FY 2024-25 RCO compliance deadline to May 31, giving entities more time to submit renewable consumption data and meet obligations.

Policies & Regulations | 20/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Octillion Turns Pune EV Battery Plant Fully Solar-Powered, Generating 545 MWh of Clean Power Annually

Octillion has switched its 8,200 square metre Pune EV battery manufacturing plant entirely to rooftop solar, generating about 545 MWh of clean power annually and meeting 100 percent of its energy needs. The company aims to make its all three India-based facilities carbon neutral via solar power generation by 2027.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Apraava Energy secures USD 92 Million from British International Investment and Standard Chartered to Install Smart Meters

Apraava Energy signed financing agreements with BII for INR 4005 million (~USD 46 million) and another agreement for INR 4004 million (~USD 46 million) with Standard Chartered. The combined facility will support the growth of Apraava’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) footprint and contribute to India’s energy transition goals.

Business | 03/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Lilypad Announces Fleet Expansion

Lilypad has unveiled plans to deploy 1,000 electric two-wheelers for last-mile delivery in Noida by Q2 2026, supported by HNIs, private investors, and partnerships across the EV ecosystem, including Battery Smart, major OEMs, and leading delivery aggregators.

Business | 03/12/2025 | By News Bureau

ADB Sanctions USD 650 Million Loan to Accelerate Rooftop Solar Adoption in India

The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 650 million loan to help India speed up rooftop solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana and bring clean, low-cost electricity to 10 million homes by 2027.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vikram Solar Onboards Arun Mittal to Lead its Energy Storage Arm

Vikram Solar has named Arun Mittal as CEO of its subsidiary VSL Powerhive, created to meet India’s growing demand for energy storage solutions. As storage becomes vital for grid stability and round-the-clock renewable power, the company sees Powerhive as central to its integrated energy transition plans.

Energy Storage | 03/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Jamshedpur Launches PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijili Yojana to Power Rural Homes

Jamshedpur launches PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijili Yojana, providing free solar power to rural households, with 10 villages competing as model solar villages.

Policies & Regulations | 03/12/2025 | By EI News Network

Telangana Sets 139 GW Power Goal by 2047

Telangana unveiled a 139 GW power target by 2047, with a sharp push on solar, wind and storage. The state warns of future deficits and plans major green energy expansion.

Policies & Regulations | 03/12/2025 | By EI News Network

India Adds 31.2 GW of Non-Fossil Capacity in FY26 till October 2025

India has added 31.2 GW of new non-fossil capacity this fiscal, taking the nation’s clean energy portfolio to nearly 259 GW, stated Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies have issued LoAs for 67.5 GW of renewable projects since April 2023.

Business | 03/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ERG, Skellefteå Kraft AB Sign 10-Year PPA for 1.5 TWh Renewable Energy Supply in Sweden

ERG has inked a 10-year PPA with Sweden’s Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 150 GWh of clean power annually from its 62 MW Furuby wind farm starting 2026.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 03/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Odisha Approves INR 710 Crore Floating Solar Project by NTPC-SAIL

Odisha clears a INR 710.27 crore floating solar project in Sundargarh by NTPC-SAIL, marking a major push to expand the state’s renewable energy capacity and strengthen its clean-power infrastructure.

Policies & Regulations | 03/12/2025 | By EI News Network