News on clean energy technologies and policies. This category covers developments in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy, along with market trends, investments, and innovations driving the global transition to sustainable power.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids to appoint a consultancy firm for establishing a Project Management Unit (PMU) to support implementation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) scheme during the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The tender was published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal on June 22, 2026, with…
Trom Industries Limited has received three purchase orders from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) for the development of 42 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). The projects will be implemented across the Aurangabad, Biharsharif and Bhagalpur circles of SBPDCL and will cover a…
Powertrac Group has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) for the development of 480 MW of ground-mounted solar projects under Gujarat’s Distributed Renewable Energy Bilateral Purchase scheme. The company said the projects will require an estimated investment of Rs 2,155 crore and will supply power at a tariff of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that Pahadpur village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will be developed as a “Solar Village” with the objective of providing solar energy access to every household in the village. The announcement was made during the ‘Vikas Ra Dhara, Odisha Sara’ public programme held on Saturday to mark the completion of…
Hexa Climate has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited for a 160 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The project will supply round-the-clock renewable power and is designed to provide firm electricity beyond solar generation hours. The project has a contracted capacity of 160 MW, comprising 80 MW base capacity…
GEON (Green Energy ON), the future technologies division of Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd, has integrated and commissioned a 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda. The company said the project was completed within five months and is now fully operational. The installation is among the largest utility-scale BESS deployments in India and forms part…
Concord Biotech Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a 27.38% equity stake in FSGE Renewable Power Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) developing a wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. The investment, valued at approximately Rs 6.3 crore, will support the development of a hybrid renewable energy plant comprising 6.3 MW AC…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) and MahaGenco Renewable Energy Limited (MahaGenco REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop renewable energy and clean energy projects in Maharashtra and across India. The partnership envisages a potential…
Domestic solar cells are expected to meet around half of India’s total solar cell demand in fiscal 2027, up from about one-fourth in the previous fiscal, driven by the implementation of the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM) and rapid capacity expansion, according to Crisil Ratings. The agency said the shift will reduce dependence on…
ABB has launched its Proteus photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio, targeting the growing demand for power conversion and grid integration solutions as utility-scale renewable energy deployment accelerates globally. The company said the portfolio is designed for utilities, power producers and renewable energy developers, with solutions aimed at improving energy yield, grid…