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February 2026

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

ReNew to Set Up INR 5,400 Crore Solar Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew’s 6 GW ingot and wafer plant in Anakapalli to boost domestic solar supply chain, reduce import dependence and support India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau

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

TryfactaConnex Signs MoU with UP Govt for 1 GW AI Data Centre, Announces USD 7.7 Bn Investment

TryfactaConnex, an affiliate of Tryfacta, Inc., has signed an MoU with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, at the AI Impact Summit 2026, to invest USD 7.7 billion in a 1 GW hyperscale AI campus, aiming to build an AI data energy complex integrating grid, nuclear, gas, and solar power.

Business | 21/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Madhya Pradesh Revises Open Access Rules, Mandates Clear Demand Declaration and New Billing Norms

Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the Sixth Amendment to its Intra-State Open Access Regulations, mandating a clear declaration of contract demand usage, revising energy adjustment norms, and standardising surcharge and billing mechanisms for open access consumers.

Policies & Regulations | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Resonia Wins National Project Excellence Award for Kishtwar Transmission Project in Chenab Valley

Resonia wins National Project Excellence Award at IPMA Global Project Profession Forum 2026 for its 3,014 MW Kishtwar Transmission project strengthening the Northern Grid and renewable integration.

Business | 20/02/2026 | By News Bureau

MIGA Guarantees Citibank N.A. Loan to Boost State Bank of India Rooftop Solar Rollout

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency guarantees USD 197.67m Citibank N.A. loan enabling State Bank of India to refinance rooftop solar program, expanding clean energy and cutting emissions in India.

Business | 20/02/2026 | By EI News Network

GHV Infra Projects Wins INR 123 Crore Rooftop Solar EPC Order

GHV Infra Projects Ltd. secured a INR 123 crore order for 28.83 MWp rooftop solar for 14,416 SC/ST consumers from Enmas EPC Power Projects Ltd. JV company.

Business | 20/02/2026 | By EI News Network

Waaree Energies to Set Up India’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh

Project in Andhra Pradesh will invest INR 8,175 crore, create 3,000 jobs and manufacture 16 GWh lithium-ion batteries, strengthening EVs and renewable energy ecosystem.

Business | 20/02/2026 | By EI News Network

MaxVolt Energy Partners with IIT Roorkee to Develop AI-Driven BMS for Energy Storage and EV

Maxvolt Energy Industries has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to co-develop an AI-driven Battery Management System for next-generation energy storage and electric mobility solutions.

Energy Storage | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KPI Green Energy Announces Completion of 92.4 Wind Project in Gujarat for Ayana Renewable Power

KPI Green Energy, a part of KP Group, has announced the completion of a 92.4 MW wind project for Ayana Renewable Power Four at Bhuj in Gujarat. The company’s scope of work included balance of plant (BOP), power substation (PSS), EHV transmission line, and erection and installation of the WTGs.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

CERC Fixes RCO Buyout Price at INR 347/MWh, Allows 5 Percent Annual Escalation

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has fixed the RCO buyout price at INR 347/MWh for FY25–FY26, based on an INR 346.74/MWh weighted average REC price, with a 5 percent annual escalation approved through FY30.

Policies & Regulations | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NTPC Green Energy Commissions 165 MW Part Capacity at 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project

NTPC Green Energy has commissioned the second part capacity of 210 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV project in Gujarat, taking the group’s total installed capacity to 8,992.68 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey