HVR Solar has signed a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with international technology providers and solution partners for a proposed 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. The move marks the company’s entry into solar cell manufacturing and expands its presence across the solar value chain. The agreements were signed during…
Suzlon Energy Limited has commissioned its 5 MW S175 wind turbine at a project site in Vijayanagar district, Karnataka. The company said the S175 is India’s tallest wind turbine powerhouse, with a tower height of 160 metres. According to the company, the turbine has been developed using operational insights from Suzlon’s existing 15.5 GW wind…
For the first time, no internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle featured among China’s 10 best-selling passenger car models in a single month, highlighting the rapid shift toward electrified mobility in the world’s largest automobile market. In May 2026, all top 10 positions were occupied by new energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid…
Geopolitical instability and volatile energy costs are accelerating corporate interest in electrification, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 business executives across 18 countries reported by the Financial Times. The survey found that 80% of executives viewed electrification as more urgent due to geopolitical risks, while 91% said replacing fossil fuel-based systems with electric alternatives…
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has completed erection of the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) inside the reactor building of Unit 5 at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu. The milestone follows grant of Major Equipment Erection clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), enabling commencement of installation of…
NHPC Limited has completed the boxing-up of Unit 5 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) located across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The milestone was achieved on June 14, 2026, in the presence of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Bhupender Gupta. The company said the development marks another step towards completion of the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the list of Scheme Implementation Partners (SIPs) for the government building rooftop solar component under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. In an office memorandum, MNRE named REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) as additional SIPs….
Waaree Energies Limited has informed stock exchanges that it received an order on June 15, 2026, for the supply of 800 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. According to the company’s disclosure, the order has been placed by a domestic entity described as a “renowned customer who is a leading energy solutions provider.” The company…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified the procedure for rooftop solar projects installed before June 1, 2026, but not yet commissioned under net-metering, to seek exemption from Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. In an office memorandum issued on June 15, 2026, MNRE…
Sugs Lloyd Limited and Oswal Pumps Limited have announced receipt of Letters of Award (LOAs) from Bihar’s power distribution companies for grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana, with a combined order value exceeding Rs 800 crore. Sugs Lloyd said it has received an LOA from North Bihar Power…