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Waaree Renewable secures 25 MWac solar EPC contract
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has secured an order for a 25 MWac/35 MWp ground-mounted solar power project, involving engineering, procurement, and construction on a turnkey basis. The company informed the stock exchanges on 14 January 2026 under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR Regulations). The project has been awarded by a domestic entity described as one of the largest manufacturers of pig…

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Vikram Solar appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as SVP HR
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Vikram Solar Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. The company said Mr. Das has over two decades of cross-industry experience. Vikram Solar stated that his appointment aligns with its focus on strengthening talent development, expanding the employability pool, and building a sustainable pipeline of professionals for the clean energy ecosystem. Additionally, Vikram Solar informed that Mr. Arindam Chakraborty, Senior Vice President and Head of Global…

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BEE sets February 28 deadline for solar inverter re-registration
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has directed manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters to re-register their existing models by February 28, 2026, to continue under the mandatory Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme. The requirement applies following the programme’s implementation from January 1, 2026. In an advisory issued by BEE, manufacturers seeking continuation of registration for currently approved inverter models have been asked to upload their earlier approval letter along with a sample label reflecting updated…

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BatteryPool raises Rs 8 crore in Pre-Series A round
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

BatteryPool, an Indian startup offering flexible, pay as you go battery access for electric vehicles, has raised Rs 8 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from Indian Angel Network (IAN), Chennai Angels, Keiretsu Forum, and several high net worth individuals. The company currently operates a network of over 2,000 batteries across six Indian cities. BatteryPool plans to deploy the fresh capital to expand…

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Andhra Pradesh clears Websol Energy’s 4 GW solar manufacturing plant
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Websol Energy System Limited’s proposal to set up a greenfield 4 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility at MPSEZ in Naidupeta, Tirupati district. The approval was issued through a Government Order by the state Industries and Commerce Department and follows a memorandum of understanding signed with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) in November 2025. Websol Energy announced the approval in a press release dated January 11,…

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India | News | Policy & Programmes

CTUIL releases draft process for closing connectivity applications
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure for closing connectivity applications and returning bank guarantees in cases where proposed grid augmentation schemes are not approved. The draft was published for stakeholder consultation on January 13, 2026, under Regulation 6.3 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) Regulations, 2022. The draft outlines the steps to be followed when an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) augmentation…

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Vibrant Gujarat meet draws major renewable investment proposals
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Rajkot on January 12-13, 2026, resulted in major renewable energy investment proposals for Gujarat. Four companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Gujarat, committing investments of over Rs 34,000 crore across renewable power, biofuels, and biogas projects. NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry The largest commitment came from NLC India Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal,…

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HPSEBL reports Rs 300 crore profit in April to December 2025
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has reported a profit of Rs 300 crore for the period ending December 31, 2025. This marks a sharp rise from the Rs 206 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attributed the improvement to a series of reforms and policy measures implemented by the state government. According to the Chief Minister, the increase in profitability reflects systemic changes…

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CEA invites comments on Indo-Denmark draft technology catalogues
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought stakeholder comments on draft technology catalogues covering Energy Storage and Green Fuels developed under the Indo-Denmark strategic energy cooperation. The exercise is being carried out under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the Ministry of Climate, Energy & Utilities of the Kingdom of Denmark on June 5, 2020. The technology catalogue is intended to provide standardised…

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Indo-Tech Transformers secures Rs 65 crore transformer order
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Indo-Tech Transformers Limited has received a new order valued at Rs 64.99 Crores plus applicable taxes. The company disclosed the development on January 09, 2026, through a regulatory filing. The order was awarded through a Letter of Intent dated January 08, 2026, by Renew Wind Energy (JAMB) Private Limited. Under the contract, Indo-Tech Transformers will manufacture and supply six units of 220 kV 165 MVA power transformers. According to the filing, the delivery of all…

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