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India Inks Historic US LPG Deal to Import 2.2 MTPA in 2026

India’s US LPG deal will import 2.2 MTPA in 2026, meeting nearly 10 percent demand and strengthening energy security.

Business | 18/11/2025 | By EI News Network

KP Group, Engie India, Ultimate Flexipack Among Winners in GUVNL’s 2 GW/4 GWh BESS Auction

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s 2 GW/4 GWh BESS auction in Gujarat closed with a tariff of INR 1.85-1.89 lakh/MW/month, with Sun Drops Energia (KP Group), Engie Energy India, Samavist Energy Solutions, Mecpower Solutions, Stockwell Solar Services, Ultimate Flexipack, Solar91 Cleantech, Viviana Power, and Rajesh Power Services emerging as winners.

Energy Storage | 18/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Govt Notifies New Minimum Efficiency Standards for Solar Inverters, Effective January 2026

The Ministry of Power has introduced new minimum efficiency standards for grid-connected solar inverters up to 100 kW, applicable to all units manufactured or imported in India from January 2026 to December 2027. Manufacturers must display an endorsement label based on the overall efficiency matrix on the grid-connected solar inverter.

Policies & Regulations | 14/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ReNew to Invest INR 82,000 Crore in Andhra Pradesh Across Solar, BESS, and Green Ammonia

ReNew has signed MoUs worth around INR 60,000 crore with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop projects across renewable energy, including solar manufacturing, battery storage, pumped hydro, and green ammonia, adding to its earlier INR 22,000 crore commitment.

Business | 13/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

PM Modi and Bhutan’s King Inaugurate 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck have jointly inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. The countries have also signed an MoU for cooperation on renewable energy. India has also announced a concessional Line of Credit of INR 40 billion to fund the energy projects in Bhutan.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 12/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Essar Renewables Signs INR 20,000 Crore MoU with AP Govt to Develop 4 GW RE Projects with BESS

Essar Renewables has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop 4 GW of renewable energy projects with integrated battery storage. The company has proposed an investment of approximately INR 20,000 crore for the same.

Business | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

YEIDA Allots 200 Acre Land to SAEL to Establish Integrated Solar Manufacturing Plant

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated 200 acres in Greater Noida to SAEL Industries for an integrated solar manufacturing facility with 5 GW of TOPCon solar cell and 5 GW module manufacturing capacity with an investment of about INR 8,200 crore.

Solar manufacturing | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

SPDA at ICGH 2025 Calls for Innovative Financing and Policy Action to Close Green Hydrogen Cost Gap

SPDA led two high-level engagements at ICGH 2025—a panel discussion on “Financing Green Hydrogen: Bridging the Cost Gap” and the “India-France Roundtable with Industry CEOs on Green Hydrogen Value Chain”. Both sessions focused on charting a roadmap to scale India’s green hydrogen and derivatives industry.

Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 15/11/2025 | By News Bureau

CEEP, CSTEP, Indicc, Transitions Research Ink MoU with Rajasthan Discoms to Accelerate Rooftop Solar

Centre for Energy, Environment and People (CEEP), Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Indicc, and Transitions Research have signed an MoU with Rajasthan’s power discoms to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and energy efficiency across the state.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bondada Engineering Secures INR 465 Crore LoA from MAHAGENCO for 100 MW Solar Project

Bondada Engineering has received Letter of Award worth INR 465 crore from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) to set up a 100 MW solar power project in Maharashtra.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Equinix Commissions 26.4 MWp Group Captive Solar Project with CleanMax in India

Equinix has announced the commissioning of a 26.4 MWp group captive solar project in India with CleanMax to advance its shift toward 100 percent renewable energy.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Zelestra India Signs INR 6,400 Crore MoU with AP Govt for 1 GW Renewable Energy Projects

Zelestra India has signed an MoU with New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP to invest INR 6,400 crore in developing 1 GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Andhra Pradesh.

Business | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

BrightNight, Cordelio Power Reach Financial Close for 300 MW Solar + 1,200 MWh BESS Project in US

BrightNight and Cordelio Power have closed financing on a hybrid renewable project in Arizona, US, comprising a 300 MWac solar plant integrated with a 300 MW/1,200 MWh battery energy storage (BESS) facility. The project is expected to be operationalised by April 2027.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Evren and Axis Energy Sign INR 1.10 Lakh Crore MoU with AP Govt for Utility-Scale RE Projects

Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU worth about INR 1.10 lakh crore with ABC Cleantech (Evren) and Axis Energy Ventures for utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across the state.

Business | 14/11/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ASOT Solar Signs MoU With Sunergy for Next-Gen Solar Module Manufacturing in India

Under the partnership, ASOT Solar and Sunergy will jointly integrate technologies, optimise processes, and expand module production capacity to 800 MW per annum.

Business | 14/11/2025 | By Abha Rustagi