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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

GH2 Solar and DPA Kandla Signs MoU to Develop India’s First Green Hydrogen Export Hub

The partnership between GH2 Solar and DPA Kandla will assess infrastructure and logistics for large-scale liquid green hydrogen exports from Kandla Port, supporting India’s clean energy and hydrogen ambitions.

Business | 07/05/2026 | By News Bureau

Sungrow Unveils Next-Gen PV, Storage and Hydrogen Solutions at GRES 2026

Sungrow showcased next-generation PV, energy storage, hydrogen, EV charging, and grid-forming technologies at its Global Renewable Energy Summit 2026.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IEX April Electricity Trade Volume Rises 16.6 Percent, Real-Time Market Surges 30 Percent YoY

IEX reported 16.6 percent higher April electricity trade volumes, driven by rising demand and strong real-time market growth.

Business | 07/05/2026 | By EI News Network

SPML Infra Secures INR 1,128 Cr Contract from NTPC to Develop 1 GWh BESS Project in Bihar

SPML Infra has secured an INR 1,128 crore contract from NTPC to develop a 250 MW/1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at NTPC’s Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar, marking its entry into large-scale BESS projects.

Energy Storage | 07/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MaxVolt Energy Launches IoT-Enabled Smart BMS for Smarter EV Batteries

MaxVolt Energy launches IoT-enabled Smart BMS with AI diagnostics, enhancing EV battery safety, monitoring, efficiency, and operational reliability across applications.

Business | 07/05/2026 | By EI News Network

Apple, CleanMax Partner to Develop 150 MW RE Capacity in India with INR 100 Cr Investment

Apple has committed an initial INR 100 crore investment in a strategic co-investment partnership with CleanMax to support the development of over 150 MW of renewable energy capacity. The partnership aims to advance Apple’s efforts to scale renewable energy across its supply chain in India.

Business | 07/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Coal India Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat

Coal India Ltd. receives GEDA certification for 100 MW Gujarat solar plant commissioned from March 2026.

Business | 07/05/2026 | By EI News Network

PIXON Secures ALMM Approval for 2.391 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity

PIXON’s ALMM approval includes 1.646 GW of capacity for high-efficiency TOPCon modules, covering M10R and G12R formats, and 745 MW for Mono PERC modules.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 06/05/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Sinovoltaics Launches PV Lab Test Advisor for Utility Scale Solar PV Projects

Sinovoltaics has launched its PV Lab Test Advisor v1.0, a web-based tool that generates project-specific reliability testing scopes for utility-scale solar PV projects. The tool is currently available free of charge for developers, independent power producers (IPPs), and EPCs involved in utility-scale solar projects.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 06/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bhutan Government and World Bank Signs USD 515 Million Deal for Dorjilung Hydropower Project

The 1,125 MW Dorjilung project will boost Bhutan’s energy capacity by one-third, drive economic growth, enable clean energy exports to India and strengthen regional energy security.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 06/05/2026 | By News Bureau