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
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
Andhra Pradesh Clears INR 2,550 Cr Cathode Material Manufacturing Project by NPSPL
Andhra Pradesh government has approved an INR 2,550 crore investment by NPSPL Speciality Chemicals to set up a cathode material manufacturing facility in Chittoor district, under the Andhra Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy (4.0) 2025-30.
Energy Storage | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Researchers Develop Transparent Coating to Make Solar Panels Self-Cleaning, Boost Efficiency
Researchers from Heriot-Watt University, Henan University and Vivekanand College developed a transparent silica-based coating that repels water, dust and dirt, enabling self-cleaning solar panels while improving efficiency and lowering maintenance costs.
Power R&D | 12/03/2026 | By EI News Network
UltraTech Cement to Procure Captive Solar Power from Sunsure’s 14 MW Project in Maharashtra
UltraTech Cement will procure power from a 21 MW DC/14 MW AC captive solar project with battery storage in Maharashtra, being developed by Sunsure Energy. The company will acquire a 26.20 percent stake in the project SPV Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Eight for INR 6.72 crore.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Servotech, Electra EV Obtain Joint Patent for Low-Voltage Electric Vehicle Charging Device
Servotech Renewable Power System, in collaboration with Electra EV, has received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for an innovative low-voltage electric vehicle charging device designed to enable safe, efficient, and interoperable fast DC charging for sub-200V EV platforms.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikram Solar’s PowerHive Launches Lithium Battery Brand VION for EVs and Home Energy Storage
PowerHive, the energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, introduces VION lithium battery solutions for residential backup and electric mobility, expanding the company’s footprint in distributed energy storage systems.
Energy efficiency | 12/03/2026 | By News Bureau
Adani Energy Solutions Arm Secures USD 500 Mn via Private Placement Bond from Apollo
Apollo and its affiliates have purchased USD 500 million of senior secured private placement notes from ATSOL Global IFSC, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions, to refinance bonds maturing in late 2026 and support power transmission and distribution projects in India.
Investment & Trading | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SECI Invites Bids for 1,000 MW Round-the-Clock Thermal Mimic Renewable Power
Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a tender to procure 1,000 MW of Round-the-Clock Thermal Mimic (RTC-TM) renewable power from ISTS-connected projects integrated with energy storage systems in India. Bid submission ends on May 4, 2026.
Business | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Resonia Appoints Prashant Sinha as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Transmission Infrastructure Growth
Power transmission firm Resonia names Prashant Sinha as Chief Executive Officer to drive large-scale transmission expansion, strengthen grid reliability and support renewable energy integration through advanced technologies and operational excellence.
Business | 12/03/2026 | By News Bureau
ENGIE India Signs PPA with GUVNL for 280 MW/560 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Project
ENGIE India has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) for its first standalone 280 MW / 560 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in India, secured at a tariff of INR 1.87 lakh/MW/month through GUVNL’s November 2025 auction.
Energy Storage | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Ashok Leyland Breaks Ground for INR 400-500 Cr Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu
Ashok Leyland, a part of the Hinduja Group, has broken ground on a battery pack manufacturing facility in Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of INR 400-500 crore to strengthen India’s electric mobility and battery supply chain.
Energy Storage | 12/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ACME Solar Holdings Signs 450 MW / 1,800 MWh ISTS-Linked Peak Power Agreements with SJVN
Under the agreements, ACME Solar will provide four hours of assured peak power during non-solar hours with 90 percent availability on both a monthly and annual basis.
Business | 12/03/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
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