NaMo Semiconductor Lab to be Set Up at IIT Bhubaneswar with INR 4.95 Crore Funding
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar with an investment of INR 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme.
Business | 06/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises RE Agencies to Comply with GFR Rules, Avoid Short-Window Bids
MNRE has issued an advisory directing renewable energy agencies to ensure compliance with procurement rules and avoid issuing tenders with unusually short submission timelines.
Policies & Regulations | 06/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration
The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.
Policies & Regulations | 03/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Storage Battery Testing and Series Approval
MNRE has issued draft guidelines for testing and series approval of storage batteries under the Solar Systems Order 2025, outlining procedures for performance testing, sampling, and safety requirements.
Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2025 | By EI News Network
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of SECI’s 300 MW(AC) Solar PV Project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) 300 MW (AC) solar PV project at Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh, the corporation’s largest self-owned installation to date.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/09/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Indian Gas Exchange Executes First Long Duration Contract
IGX has executed its first Long Duration Contract (LDC) for a three-month gas delivery, marking a key step in linking domestic markets with global benchmarks and enhancing energy trading flexibility.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By EI News Network
BGR Tech, Chemie Tech Join Hands for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Projects
BGR Tech and Chemie Tech have signed an agreement to jointly execute large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia projects globally, combining advanced manufacturing, engineering, and EPC expertise for clean energy solutions.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By EI News Network
Schneider Electric Highlights Skilling and Innovation During Minister’s Avinya Visit
Schneider Electric hosted Minister Jayant Chaudhary at its Avinya campus in Bengaluru, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, skilling, and entrepreneurship through institutes, training centers, and industry-academia partnerships across India.
Business | 10/04/2025 | By EI News Network
SAFDE 2025: Driving India’s USD 53 Billion DRE Opportunity and 35 Million Jobs
SAFDE 2025 convened 300+ leaders in New Delhi to advance India’s USD 53 billion distributed renewable energy market. The forum highlighted private sector investment, innovation, and job creation, with the potential to generate 35 million green jobs by 2047.
Business | 09/04/2025 | By EI News Network
INA Solar Records Revenue of INR 1,338 Cr in FY 2024-25, Achieves 80 Percent YoY Growth
Insolation Energy (INA Solar) has reported a provisional revenue of INR 1,338 crore for FY 2024-25, marking an 80.49 percent year-on-year growth. The company is also adding 3 GW of capacities in FY 2025-26. Out of this, 2 GW is scheduled to commence commercial operation in the first quarter and the remaining 1 GW in the second quarter.
Business | 09/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Honeywell Launches AI-Powered Protonium™ for Efficient Green Hydrogen Production
Honeywell announced the launch of Honeywell Protonium™, an advanced suite of technologies enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and powered by machine learning (ML) designed to make the production of green hydrogen more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.
Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 09/04/2025 | By News Bureau
Indian Oil Invites Bids for Maintaining 1.15 MW Solar Projects in Assam
Indian Oil Corporation has invited bids for the annual maintenance of solar power plants totalling 1,150 kW at its AOD Digboi Refinery in Assam. Bid submission ends on April 22, 2025.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 09/04/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MERC Orders Refund, Bars MSEDCL from Levying Wheeling Charges on Open Access Power
MERC has ordered MSEDCL to refund unlawfully collected wheeling charges and barred it from levying such charges on open access power routed through the transmission network. The Commission also directed adjustment of wrongly deducted wheeling losses in future billing cycles.
Policies & Regulations | 09/04/2025 | By EI News Network
Ampere Launches New Reo 80 Electric Scooter at INR 59,900
Ampere, the electric two-wheeler brand under Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (GEML), part of Greaves Cotton Limited (GCL), has launched the all-new Ampere Reo 80, an affordable and smart electric scooter designed for everyday use across India.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 09/04/2025 | By News Bureau
EKI Energy Selected as Carbon Consultant for Varanasi Smart City Bio-Conversion Project
EKI Energy Services Ltd (EKI) announces its selection as the Carbon Consultant for the Varanasi Smart City Bio-Conversion Project, a landmark initiative targeting methane reduction and sustainable development in India.
Energy efficiency | 09/04/2025 | By News Bureau
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