MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC converters and VCUs further tightened from September 2026, and Battery Management System (BMS) manufacturing made fully domestic from September 1, 2026, with imports allowed till August 31, 2026.
Policies & Regulations | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ISA, AIDA Sign MoU to Advance Solarisation, Utility Digitisation and AI-Enabled Distribution Systems
International Solar Alliance and All India Discom Association have signed an MoU to collaborate on solarisation, utility digitisation, and AI-driven distribution systems across ISA member countries.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
US Imposes 123 Percent Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports
US imposes 123 percent anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; total tariffs exceed 230 percent, India, Indonesia and Laos targeted in probe.
Policies & Regulations | 28/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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
Sunsure Energy Signs Solar Open-Access PPAs to Supply 30 MWp Power to Wonder Cement
Sunsure Energy has signed three long-term solar open-access PPAs with Wonder Cement to supply 30 MWp of power from projects in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, offsetting 33,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. With this, Wonder Cement will replace 67 percent of electricity consumption at the Dhule plant and 52 percent at the Aligarh plant with clean energy.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
CleanMax Commissions 185 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Kalavad, Gujarat
CleanMax has commissioned a 185 MW hybrid renewable project in Kalavad, Gujarat, supplying power to 17 C&I customers under the group captive model and taking its total operational capacity in the state to about 844 MW.
Business | 08/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Agilent Technologies and TEXMiN’s collaboration will supports India’s national priorities in critical minerals, rare earth elements, materials science, and sustainable mining, which are increasingly vital to energy security, advanced manufacturing, electronics, and infrastructure development.
Business | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
AB Energia Unveils ‘Arkannect’ to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption Across India’s Emerging Markets
AB Energia has announced the launch of Arkannect. Sagar Saxena Appointed CEO to drive distributed solar growth in residential and MSME segments
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Zelestra, EDP Sign PPA to Hybridise 50 MW Solar Plant in Spain with 160 MWh BESS
Zelestra and EDP have signed a long-term PPA to add a 160 MWh battery energy storage system to the 50 MW Pizarroso solar plant in Cáceres, Spain.
Energy Storage | 07/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MetalMandi Hits Two Lakh Downloads, Eyes 5X Growth in 5 Years
Attero's B2B scrap trading platform targets INR 10,000 crore revenue and aims to revolutionise India's scrap metal industry.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Kosol Energie Airlifts 100 Tons of Solar Cells, Ensuring On-Time Project Delivery
Kosol Energie successfully airlifts 100 tons of high-efficiency solar cells to Ahmedabad, ensuring timely execution of critical utility and C&I projects.
Business | 07/04/2026 | By EI News Network
SgurrEnergy's analysis Finds Tracker Systems Outperform Fixed-Tilt in Indian Solar Projects
SgurrEnergy's analysis reveals HSAT systems can boost energy yield by up to 23 percent and cut EPC costs by 10 percent.
Business | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Agrivoltaic Solar Project Launched in Chittoor to Boost Farmer Incomes and Sustainability
Atria Group's Project Chittoor integrates solar power with agriculture, enhancing farm resilience and energy self-sufficiency.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Sona Comstar Reaches Major Production Milestone with 500 Million Differential Gears and 10 Million Assemblies
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/04/2026 | By News Bureau
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