Ministry of Power Extends ISTS Charge Waivers for Solar, Wind Projects Hit by Grid Delays
Ministry of Power has extended ISTS charge waivers for solar and wind projects facing delays due to transmission constraints, subject to eligibility, including a firm PPA as of March 31, 2026, firm connectivity between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028, and COD linked to transmission system readiness.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SAEL, Waaree, MB Power and JLTM Win 500 MW Solar Auction by PSPCL
PSPCL allocates 500 MW solar capacity to four firms at competitive tariffs under long-term renewable power procurement auction.
Business | 26/04/2026 | By EI News Network
India Sets Record with 6.1 GW Wind Capacity Addition in 2025–26, Targets 156 GW by 2036
India achieves record 6.1 GW wind addition, targets 156 GW by 2036, boosts manufacturing, policy support, and grid stability initiatives.
Policies & Regulations | 24/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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
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
Adani Green Energy UAE Arm Signs JVA with Minerva to Develop RE Projects in India
Adani Green Energy’s subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Middle East has signed a JV agreement with Minerva Holding RSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EPointZero Holding RSC, to form Minerva Renewables Holding to develop renewable energy projects in India.
Business | 10/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Origis Energy Secures USD 118 Mn Tax Equity from RBC for 65 MW Solar Plus 100 MWh BESS in California
Origis Energy has secured USD 118 million in tax equity financing from RBC Community Investments for its 65 MWac solar integrated with 25 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage project in Kern County, California, US.
Investment & Trading | 10/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to deploy an enterprise-wide data and AI platform, aimed at accelerating its digital transformation and supporting India’s ongoing energy transition.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau
BPCL Appoints Sanjay Khanna as Chairman and Managing Director
The veteran refinery executive, Sanjay Khanna, will lead Bharat Petroleum’s next phase of growth, with a focus on operational efficiency, petrochemical expansion and long-term energy security.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Bondada Engineering Commissions 48.2 MWp Solar Projects in Maharashtra in March 2026
Bondada Engineering has commissioned 48.2 MWp of solar projects in March 2026 for clients including Paradigm IT and MAHAGENCO across multiple locations in Maharashtra, taking its FY 2025-26 executed capacity to 500 MWp and cumulative capacity to 1.3 GWp.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Prolonged Middle East Supply Disruption Could Reshape Global Energy System: Wood Mackenzie
Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20 percent and gas demand by 10 percent relative to the base case, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Luminous Expands Odisha Manufacturing with Solar Cell and Energy Storage Investments
Luminous Power Technologies is developing solar cell and energy storage plants in Odisha’s Gopalpur and Angul, while showcasing new solar technologies at a government event in Khordha.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network
NTPC Enters Non-Binding MoU with Électricité de France to Explore Nuclear Power Collaboration
NTPC has signed a non-binding MoU with EDF to explore potential collaboration in developing nuclear power projects in India. The MoU establishes a framework for both companies to jointly assess the feasibility and approach for collaboration.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Prostarm Info Systems Signs MOU With Shenzhen Topband for BESS Manufacturing in India
Prostarm Info Systems Ltd. will assemble Topband-supplied battery storage kits in India, committing USD 10 million purchases over 18 months for commercial, residential and utility-scale projects.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Schneider Electric has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered, software-defined automation across industrial sectors, offering companies a flexible and scalable pathway to modernise operations and adopt Industrial AI.
Business | 09/04/2026 | By News Bureau
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