MNRE Notifies CFA Release Mechanism Under ULA Model of PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has outlined a new payment release process under the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, mandating that subsidies be released only after the successful installation and commissioning of rooftop solar systems.
Policies & Regulations | 09/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Rajasthan Awards 1GW/2GWh Standalone BESS Tender at Record-Low Tariffs
RVUNL awards 1GW/2GWh standalone BESS tender in Rajasthan at record-low tariffs of INR 1.775–1.785 lakh/MW/month, with eleven developers emerging as winners in a highly competitive auction.
Business | 08/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Maharashtra Unveils SMART Solar Scheme Offering up to 95 Percent Subsidy
Maharashtra has launched the Swayampoorna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households consuming less than 100 units of electricity per month become power self-sufficient, offering subsidies of up to 95 percent for installing rooftop solar systems under the state’s new initiative.
Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NaMo Semiconductor Lab to be Set Up at IIT Bhubaneswar with INR 4.95 Crore Funding
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar with an investment of INR 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme.
Business | 06/10/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Advises RE Agencies to Comply with GFR Rules, Avoid Short-Window Bids
MNRE has issued an advisory directing renewable energy agencies to ensure compliance with procurement rules and avoid issuing tenders with unusually short submission timelines.
Policies & Regulations | 06/10/2025 | By EI News Network
Rajasthan Unveils Green Energy Open Access Rules to Boost RE Adoption
RERC has finalised the Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2025, after public consultations, detailing charges, banking rules, and eligibility, paving the way for smoother renewable energy adoption in Rajasthan.
Policies & Regulations | 23/05/2025 | By EI News Network
JinkoSolar Signs Module Supply Agreement with HuanTai Energy for 100 MW Solar Project in Azerbaijan
JinkoSolar has signed a deal to supply its N-type TOPCon modules for the 100 MW Gobustan solar project in Azerbaijan, the country’s first internationally tendered solar plant.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
GUVNL Signs BESPA with Advait Energy Transitions and HG Infra Engineering
GUVNL has signed battery storage agreements with Advait Energy Transitions for 50 MW/100 MWh and with HG Infra Engineering for 250 MW/500 MWh under its Phase IV BESS tender.
Energy Storage | 23/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Exicom Launches Harmony Direct 2.0 for Fast EV Charging
Exicom launches Harmony Direct 2.0 fast chargers powered by India's first indigenous charger OS - Harmony OS. The charger cuts a niche in India’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure journey.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 23/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Himadri Specialty Acquires 16.24 Percent Stake in US-Based IBC for USD 4.43 Mn
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. has acquired a 16.24 percent stake in a US-based battery manufacturer, International Battery Company, Inc (IBC), for USD 4.43 Million, to commercialise lithium-ion battery materials.
Business | 23/05/2025 | By News Bureau
TVS Motor Partners with OOR Cabs to Roll Out 500 Electric Three-Wheelers in Tamil Nadu
TVS Motor Company has partnered with Tamil Nadu-based mobility startup OOR Cabs to deploy 500 electric three-wheelers across key cities in the state.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 23/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Nextracker Signs Tracker Supply Agreement with ReNew for 305 MW solar Project in Andhra Pradesh
Nextracker Inc. has signed an agreement with ReNew for tracker supply for a 305 MW solar project to be developed in Anantpur Andhra Pradesh.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vedanta to Invest INR 80,000 Crore in Northeast India Across Energy and Tech Sectors
The investment will potentially generate up to 1 lakh jobs and enable socio-economic development of the region.
Investment & Trading | 23/05/2025 | By News Bureau
Onix Renewable Launches 1,959 MW Solar Power Project Under MSKVY 2.0 in Maharashtra
Onix Renewable's project is being implemented in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/05/2025 | By Abha Rustagi
ALMM Update: Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Surges to 87.97 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I, adding 8,653 MW of solar module capacity, taking the total enlisted capacity to 87,973 MW.
Policies & Regulations | 23/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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