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May-June 2026

India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GWp; Dedicated Scheme Under Works: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi unveiled a report, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy, estimating India’s floating solar potential at over 102 GWp and announced plans for a dedicated scheme to accelerate floating solar deployment nationwide.

Business | 11/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India-US Energy Partnership Can Drive USD 500 Bn Bilateral Trade Target by 2030, Says USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat Report

A new USIBC-Grant Thornton Bharat report says hydrocarbons can boost India-US energy cooperation and support USD 500 billion trade.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Constitutes Expert Committee to Review Solar Project Extension Requests and ALMM Exemptions

MNRE has formed an expert committee to evaluate requests from delayed solar projects seeking commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, with exemptions from ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Haryana Mandates EV Charging Infrastructure in New Residential and Commercial Buildings

Haryana has amended its Building Code to make EV charging infrastructure mandatory in eligible residential and non-residential buildings, requiring dedicated charging spots and EV-ready parking provisions for new and renovated projects.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Allows ALMM Listing of Solar Modules up to 3 Percent Higher Wattage Without Factory Inspection

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed solar PV module models with up to 3 percent higher wattage than an already ALMM-listed model to be enlisted without a fresh factory inspection, provided they are manufactured on the same production line and facility.

Policies & Regulations | 09/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Punjab Proposes to Allow Banked Energy Carry-Forward in Intra-State Open Access Projects

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed revised norms for banked energy under its draft amendment to its 2011 Intra-State Open Access Regulations, allowing monthly carry-forward until the annual settlement period, beyond which unutilised energy will lapse without compensation.

Policies & Regulations | 18/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ecofy Raises INR 380.5 Crore Equity from Global Investors to Scale Green Finance in India

Ecofy secures INR 380.5 crore funding from British International Investment, Finnfund and existing investors to expand green lending across solar, EVs and MSMEs, strengthening India’s climate finance ecosystem.

Business | 18/03/2026 | By News Bureau

VinFast Extends Free EV Charging in India, Indonesia, Philippines Till 2029 to Boost Green Mobility

VinFast extends free EV charging across India, Indonesia and the Philippines till 2029, alongside new incentives, aiming to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Business | 18/03/2026 | By News Bureau

AVEVA and NVIDIA Partner to Build Next-Gen Digital Twin Architecture for AI Factories

AVEVA has developed a new lifecycle digital twin architecture that delivers industrial intelligence for gigawatt-scale AI factories accelerated by NVIDIA.

Business | 18/03/2026 | By News Bureau

RenewSys India Inaugurates 3 GW AI-Powered Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra

RenewSys India has inaugurated a 3 GW AI-powered, fully automated solar module manufacturing facility at IndoSpace Industrial Park, Khopoli, Maharashtra, increasing its total module capacity to 5.6 GW.

Solar manufacturing | 18/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

CleanMax Reports 33 Percent YoY EBITDA Growth in 9M FY26, Expands Contracted Capacity to 5.7?GW

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) reported a 33 percent YoY rise in 9M FY26 EBITDA to INR 945 crore, driven by higher renewable power sales and improved margins, with total contracted energy capacity reaching 5.7 GW as of March 2026.

Business | 18/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ather Energy Nearly Doubles Service Network to 500 Centres in FY26

Ather Energy has expanded its service network from 277 to 500 centres in FY26, nearly doubling its footprint across India.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/03/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

RERC Notifies BESS Regulations to Boost Grid Stability and Renewable Integration

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notifies BESS regulations enabling multi-use storage, consumer participation, ancillary services, and renewable integration while strengthening Rajasthan’s grid stability.

Policies & Regulations | 17/03/2026 | By EI News Network

Sistema.bio Launches FarmCarbon to Expand Climate Finance and Boost Methane Mitigation for Farmers

Sistema.bio launches USD 53 million FarmCarbon facility to finance biodigesters, reduce methane emissions, and expand climate finance for smallholder farmers globally.

Business | 17/03/2026 | By EI News Network