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IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facility
Facing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facility. This initiative aims to enhance opera...
Ambani bets on energy 'supercycle' as Reliance expands renewables, chemicals push
Reliance Industries is making massive investments in renewable energy, chemicals, and alternative fuels to reduce India's reliance on imported energy....
Tamil Nadu to set up five renewable energy zones for faster project clearances
Tamil Nadu is establishing five new renewable energy zones in key cities to streamline services and boost green power. This move, part of administrative restructuring, aims to acce...
CM asks Himachal Pradesh University to take up research in green hydrogen sector
He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for new university facilities, including a multi-faculty building and a Computer-cum-CBT Lab....
Kerala Budget focuses on renewable energy, allocates ₹100 crore
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan highlighted floating solar panels and pumped hydro storage as key technologies. The state also plans to become a Green Hydrogen Hub and install large-...
India, Germany deepen renewable energy partnership to bolster energy security
This partnership highlights the growing strategic importance of clean energy in ensuring sustainable economic growth and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels....
UPERC Clears 20 MW Floating Solar Project in Gorakhpur
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has allowed the development and commissioning of a 20 MW floating solar power project at Chilwa Tal in the state’s Gorak...
Battery Material Company Astracite Raises $1.3 Million in Investments
Belgium-based battery materials startup Astracite has secured €1.13 million (~$1.3 million) in funding and grant support…...
RECPDCL Names Winner of 2 GW Transmission Project in Karnataka
REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has announced the winner of the auction for the development of an intrastate transmission project to evacuate power from a 2,000 MW...
Andhra Pradesh Floats Empanelment Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects
Listen to this article The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has issued a request for selection to empanel vendors to...
CERC Rejects Wind Developer’s Force Majeure Claim in 200 MW SECI Project
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a wind energy developer’s petition seeking discharge from its obligations under a 200 MW interstate transmission s...
MSP Steel to Procure Power from Elevate Solar’s 10 MW Project
Listen to this article MSP Steel & Power has announced it will procure 10 MW of solar power from Elevate Solar Energy at a tariff...
Himadri Speciality Chemical increases stake in International Battery Company to 20.47%
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (Himadri) has invested an additional $0.66 million in International Battery Co, Inc. (IBC), a US-based technology developer and manufacturer of chem...
KREDL Invites Bids for 450 MW/900 MWh Battery Storage Projects
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development (KREDL) has invited bids to set up 450MW/900 MWh of battery energy storage systems with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support in the state....
Mongolia Invites Bids for 110 MW Solar, 188 MWh Storage Systems
The Ministry of Energy (MoE) of Mongolia has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the procurement of power from 110 MW – solar systems and 52 MW/188 MWh battery energy storag...
BEE Extends Solar Module Star Ratings Until December 31, 2026
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended the validity of the existing star rating table for solar PV modules under its Standards and Labeling (S&L) program by six months...
Karnataka High Court Quashes KERC’s Captive Status Verification Procedure
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KERC) procedure for verifying the captive status of power projects and users in the state....
China wafer output set to rise despite weak demand and inventory pressure
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry....
TN CM Vijay to move Assembly resolution against Mekedatu dam
The resolution will request the Centre to withhold technical and environmental clearance, asserting that Karnataka is proceeding unilaterally without consent from stakeholder state...
From aspiration to architecture: India’s solar decade and the road ahead
India's trajectory to 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 — including 280 to 300 GW of solar — is achievable if the current run-rate holds and pipeline projects translate to comm...
Disenchantment of solar investors in Rajasthan raises concerns: Raj LOP Tikaram Jully
He warned that without timely incentives and a supportive environment, Rajasthan risks losing significant investments and job opportunities to other states....
N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox Group form JV for battery recycling and critical minerals platform
N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox Specialities India have formed a 50:50 joint venture (JV), NAN Silox GreenMet Private Limited, to establish a lithium-ion battery recycling and critical m...
JBM Ecolife secures Rs 7.5 billion investment from Motilal Oswal to scale electric bus deployment
JBM Ecolife Mobility Private Limited, a part of JBM Auto Limited, has secured a long-term strategic investment of Rs 7.5 billion from Motilal Oswal Alternates, the alternative inve...
Spray Engineering Devices secures Rs 1.5 billion financial assistance for ethanol biorefinery
Spray Engineering Devices Limited has received approval for financial assistance of Rs 1.5 billion under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ PM JI-VAN Yojana through the Cen...
Hexa Climate inks PPA with NHPC for 160 MW FDRE project
Hexa Climate has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC for a 160 MW firm and despatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project. The project includes 80 MW of base capacity a...
Waaree Renewable Technologies completes acquisition of majority stake in Associated Power Structures
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL), the renewable energy EPC arm of Waaree Energies, has completed the acquisition of a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures Pvt Ltd (APSP...
SRP and Aypa Power commission 1,000 MWh Pediment BESS in Arizona
Salt River Project and Aypa Power have commissioned the Pediment Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Mesa, Arizona. The BESS has an installed capacity of 250 MW/1,000 M...
BLT Energy secures approval for 4,800 MWh Australian BESS
BLT Energy has received development approval from the Regional Development Assessment Panel for its Red Gully Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Western Australia. The...
A.P. Moller to acquire Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
A.P. Moller Capital, through its Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (EMIF II), has signed an agreement to acquire Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa. Mainstream Renewable...
Hexa Climate signs PPA with NHPC for 160 MW FDRE project
Hexa Climate has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC for the supply of 160 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) from interstate transmission system (IS...
Iran targets 15 GW of small-scale solar
Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization says it is looking to shift part of its focus towards small-scale power plants, including installations with hybrid inver...
Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem module based on shingled design
Oxford PV reported a 25.6% efficiency for a perovskite–silicon tandem module using Fraunhofer ISE’s Matrix Shingle architecture, marking the first successful integration of both te...
Clean Energy Carriers: Technology pathways for green hydrogen storage
As India advances towards its National Green Hydrogen Mission targets, the need to store hydrogen safely and economically is emerging as a critical infrastructure challenge. Aligni...
Clean Energy Carriers: Technology pathways for green hydrogen storage
As India advances towards its National Green Hydrogen Mission targets, the need to store hydrogen safely and economically is emerging as a critical infrastructure challenge. Aligni...
Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for ₹1,225 crore
This acquisition makes Associated Power Structures Pvt Ltd a subsidiary of Waaree Renewable Technologies. Definitive agreements for this acquisition were executed earlier this year...
NTPC REL tenders EPC package for 1.09 GW/4.36 GWh of battery storage in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has tendered the EPC package for a 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Devikot solar plant, a 550 MW/2,200 MWh BESS at t...
Floating Solar Potential in India: Report
The rapid scale-up of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is central to achieving global and national climate and energy transition goals. While ground-mounted solar PV has expanded s...
N.A.N. GreenMet and Belgium’s Silox form JV to build lithium battery recycling and critical minerals platform
The JV company will develop and operate an industrial facility to process spent batteries through shredding, beneficiation and hydrometallurgical refining, enabling the recovery of...
California now hosting canal top solar-plus-storage plant
California has completed the 1.6 MW Nexus canal-top solar pilot, adding a 75 kW iron-flow battery system as part of a $20 million state-funded project to test water and energy bene...
UP’s residential rooftop solar capacity crosses 2 GW
This growth is attributed to increased adoption under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, driven by consumer participation and support from various stakeholders....
Odisha Governor Kambhampati pushes for solar-powered irrigation, calls for wider PM-KUSUM adoption
He commended the state's ₹14,500 crore allocation for the Water Resources Department, emphasizing timely project completion for farmer benefits....
From desert sands to green powerhouse: Rajasthan’s renewable energy revolution
In a conversation with Rajasthan’s Energy Minister, Sh Heeralal Nagar, a clear message emerged, Rajasthan’s energy transition has moved beyond capacity announcements and entered a...
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEF
India advanced two places to rank 70th on the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026. This progress is attributed to infrastructure gains and improvements in equity, s...
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan marks 11th foundation day at Barauni
As part of the celebrations, company officials participated in a tree plantation drive and visited key facilities at the Barauni plant to review the unit's infrastructure, advanced...
Adani Green in talks to raise as much as $1 billion in offshore borrowing after US settlement
The funds will support capital expenditure and other company needs. This move could also invigorate India's offshore loan market, which has seen slower activity recently....
China's Tibet mega dam plan draws global scrutiny over water, energy impact
However, it raises significant environmental and human risks in a seismically active zone. Neighbouring countries are reassessing water security plans due to potential flow alterat...
Bondada Engineering secures ₹1,338 crore NTPC Renewable contract for UP solar-storage project
Following the award, Bondada Engineering said its solar EPC order book has increased to around 5.5 GWp, while its BESS order book has risen to about 1.1 GWh....
Avaada targets 17.7 GW renewable energy capacity within two years
Power purchase agreements are already secured for these upcoming projects. This growth aligns with India's clean energy transition goals....
ISA regional meeting in Brussels puts spotlight on energy security, solar deployment and clean energy finance
The regional committee reviewed solar finance, digitalisation and grid cooperation and launched battery recycling guidelines for member countries....
India launches first wind turbine supply chain management portal to boost domestic manufacturing, exports
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday launched India's first dedicated Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management (WT-MARUT) Portal, aimed at strengthening...
Hygenco Secures USD105 Million Investment from IFC, Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund
Green hydrogen developer Hygenco has signed definitive agreements to raise US$105 million in equity funding from a consortium of global institutional investors, including Internati...
JAKSON Engineers Appoints Alexey Ustinov as Independent Director
JAKSON Engineers, part of energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group, has announced the appointment of Alexey Ustinov to its Board as an Independent Director. Ustinov brin...
GPS Renewables Raises INR 635 Crore in Series C Funding to Expand CBG and Bioenergy Projects
Renewable energy company GPS Renewables has raised INR 635 crore through its Series C funding round to support the expansion of compressed biogas (CBG) projects and strengthen its...
JSW Energy Commissions 600 MW-Equivalent Wind Blade Manufacturing Plant in Gujarat
JSW Energy has announced the commissioning of its wind blade manufacturing plant at Halol, Gujarat, while another plant at Chitradurga, Karnataka, is in advanced stages of commissi...
IWTMA Highlights Offshore Wind and Hybrid Renewable Infrastructure at Climate Innovation Summit 2026
The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) participated in the Climate Innovation Summit 2026, hosted by IIM Bangalore and Net Zero Think at the Indian Institute of...
GREW Solar Applies for Inclusion of 3.5 GW Cell Manufacturing Capacity of TopCon G12R Under ALMM List-II
GREW Solar, one of India’s leading solar module manufacturers, has applied for the inclusion of its 3.5 GW solar PV cell manufacturing capacity of TopCon G12R at its Narmadapuram,...
Motherson Commissions its First Captive Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh, India
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, through its energy business company, Motherson New Energy Limited (MNEL), has commissioned its first ground-mounted captive solar power...
Saatvik Green Energy Limited Honored with ‘Brand of the Year’ Award at India Power & Renewable Leadership Awards 2026
Saatvik Green Energy Limited, one of India’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Brand of the Year’ award at the India Power & Renewable...
RAYZON Solar Recognised as a Top Performer in the 2026 Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard
India’s solar manufacturing sector continues to strengthen its global position, and one of the latest milestones comes from Rayzon Solar, which has been recognised as a Top Perform...
KP Group’s Dr. Faruk G. Patel Announces Institution of Annual Environmental Excellence Awards
Marking World Environment Day, renowned industrialist, philanthropist and Founder and CMD of KP Group, Dr. Faruk G. Patel, has announced the institution of the Annual Environmental...