The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV modules, adding four new manufacturing facilities, approving multiple capacity expansions and including new module models across existing manufacturers. The latest revision marks the first-time enlistment of manufacturing facilities of Cosmic PV Power, Solarium Green…
Vikram Solar has commissioned its new solar PV module manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, with the rollout of the first solar module from the plant. The company said the facility marks a key milestone in its manufacturing expansion and supports the growth of domestic solar manufacturing in India. Spread across 6 lakh square feet,…
Sunsure Energy has secured Rs 262 crore in project financing from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, and Axis Bank for its 75 MWp open access solar project at Ilayangudi in Tamil Nadu. The company said the financing marks FMO’s first project financing in India’s group captive commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy sector. According…
Koraam, powered by Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd., has secured a 5.8 MW order from Sandip Electronics and Automation (SEA) for the supply of Module Mounting Structures (MMS) for solar water pumping systems across Maharashtra. The order covers the supply of more than 1,200 solar pump structures designed for 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a comprehensive advisory to power distribution utilities across the country, outlining measures to minimise load shedding and improve the reliability of electricity supply during periods of peak demand. The advisory on “Summer Preparedness and Distribution System Reliability Measures” follows observations that much of the load shedding during summer…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells for rooftop solar projects installed on government buildings. The clarification, issued through an Office Memorandum dated July 6, 2026, seeks to address ambiguities following the implementation…
The Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance has granted a two-year exemption from public procurement restrictions to four Indian subsidiaries of Chinese electrical equipment manufacturers, allowing them to participate in Central government procurement without registration under the Public Procurement Order. The exemption, effective June 24, 2026, has been granted following a request…
The Ministry of Power has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, introducing a credit-based compliance mechanism for passenger vehicle manufacturers. The draft, published in the Gazette of India, invites objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 14 days. The proposed amendments seek to operationalise provisions that have remained…
Tata Motors Limited has partnered with Welspun Renewable Energy Private Limited (WREPL) to co-develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project that will supply clean power to the company’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Karnataka. The project will be developed through a co-investment model and a long-term Power Purchase…
NHPC Limited has opened the financial bids for the civil and hydro-mechanical works package to restore the functionality of the undersluices of the Salal Power Station dam in Jammu & Kashmir. Following the technical evaluation, two firms, Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. (HCC) and Patel Engineering Limited, remain in the race, with HCC emerging as the…