Maharashtra Clears MSEDCL Split, IPO Plan to Reform Power Sector
Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved MSEDCL split, IPO plan, debt restructuring, and solar-focused agri entity to improve power supply efficiency.
Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network
CEA Committee Report Outlines Phased Rollout of SF?-Free Green GIS in India’s Transmission Sector
CEA committee's report recommends phased adoption of SF₆-free Green GIS in India’s transmission network, starting pilot projects at 132 kV, aiming gradual scale-up with domestic manufacturing support.
Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Delhi Unveils Draft EV Policy 2.0, Proposes Incentives, EV-Only 3W Registrations from 2027
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2026–2030 proposes incentives, tax waivers, and scrappage benefits while mandating electric three-wheelers from 2027 and two-wheelers from 2028 to reduce emissions and accelerate adoption.
Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network
CEA Issues 2026 BESS Safety Rules, Mandates Two-Fault Tolerance and Fire Audits from April 2027
CEA’s 2026 amendment mandates BESS safety norms including two-fault tolerance, fire systems, 1.8m fencing, audits within three months, applying to installations above 650 volts from April 2027.
Policies & Regulations | 14/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Reliance Industries Enters ALMM List-II for Solar Cells, Total Enlisted Capacity Crosses 30 GW
Reliance has entered the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by adding 1,238 MW of HJT solar cell capacity, while Jupiter International has added 991 MW of Mono PERC capacity from its new plant in Himachal Pradesh. Websol has enhanced its capacity by 600 MW to reach 1,202 MW. Total enlisted capacity in ALMM List-II has increased to 30,056 MW.
Policies & Regulations | 13/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Avaada Electro Secures Grade A Status in Wood Mackenzie’s H1 2025 Global Solar Module Rankings
Solar PV module manufacturer Avaada Electro, a part of the Avaada Group, has secured a ‘Grade A’ rating in Wood Mackenzie’s H1 2025 Global Solar Module Manufacturer Rankings, underscoring its manufacturing strength, financial robustness and global bankability.
Standards & Certifications | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India’s First Hydrogen Train Set to Roll Out in Haryana with 3-Tonne Green Hydrogen Plant
India’s first hydrogen train, powered by a 3-tonne green hydrogen plant in Haryana, nears commissioning, marking zero-emission rail progress.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 09/01/2026 | By EI News Network
Grew Solar Partners RCB Women as Lead Arm Sponsor for Women’s T20 League 2026
This strategic alliance marks Grew Solar’s entry into women’s cricket with the partnership with RCB women’s team, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and inclusive growth.
Business | 09/01/2026 | By News Bureau
Grid-India Proposes Integrating Solar, BESS and Pumped Storage into AGC and SRAS Framework
Grid-India has proposed technical and commercial frameworks to integrate solar, battery energy storage, pumped storage and hydro plants into AGC and SRAS to strengthen grid frequency regulation.
Policies & Regulations | 09/01/2026 | By EI News Network
Honeywell, Technip Energies Partner on LNG Solutions for Commonwealth LNG Facility
Modular pretreatment and liquefaction technologies to support 9.5 MTPA LNG export project in Louisiana.
Business | 09/01/2026 | By News Bureau
Power Mech Projects Forays into BESS Segment with 2 GWh BESS Projects in West Bengal
Power Mech Projects, via subsidiary PM Green, has secured an INR 1,563 crore WBSEDCL contract to set up a 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS at Goaltore in Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal, with a greenshoe option of another 250 MW/1,000 MWh at Durgapur, taking the total order value to INR 3,126 crore.
Energy Storage | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
IREDA Achieves ‘Excellent’ Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year in MoU Performance
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency has secured an ‘Excellent’ MoU rating from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for FY25 with a score of 96.42, marking its fifth consecutive year with the top performance grade.
Business | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Blueleaf Energy-Universal Peak Consortium Wins 100 MW/400 MWh BESS Project in Malaysia
Blueleaf Energy, in partnership with Universal Peak, has been selected under Malaysia’s MyBeST program to develop a 100 MW/400 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage project to strengthen the national grid.
Energy Storage | 09/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Trump Orders US Exit from 66 Global Institutions, Including India-led International Solar Alliance
US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the United States from 66 UN and non-UN international organisations, including the India-led International Solar Alliance, citing national interest considerations.
Business | 08/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Adani Green Energy to Supply 20.8 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power to Asahi India Glass
Adani Green Energy has announced a captive arrangement to supply 20.8 MW of wind-solar hybrid power to Asahi India Glass from its 25 MW solar and 20.8 MW wind power plant, both located at Khavda, Gujarat.
Business | 08/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pankaj Tyagi
VP - Solar and Storage
Solar Plus Storage Is Key to India’s Clean Energy Future: BluPine’s Pankaj Tyagi
Ravi Rao
Founder and MD
We Aim to Build 5 GW Capacity Across the Entire Solar Value Chain, Says Future Solar's Ravi Rao
Manish Gupta
Director – Technical Sales & Marketing
Solar to BESS: Reliability Begins with Advanced Sealants, Explains Manish Gupta, Fasto Adhesive
Anand Jain
Founder
Anand Jain of Aerem Solutions on Scaling Solar, Storage, and Finance for Sustainable India
Amit Kumar Mittal
CEO
JIRE CEO Amit Kumar Mittal Explains Rising Role of Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen in India