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MNRE lowers efficiency thresholds for off-grid solar modules under ALMM
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IEX, Adani Power, ACME Solar, NTPC Green and REC report Q3 results
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India | Leadership | NewsVayona Energy appoints Pritesh Vinay as CEO
Vayona Energy, a wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has appointed Pritesh Vinay as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 5 January 2026. The leadership change is intended to advance the company’s strategy following its formation from the acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind business in India and Sri Lanka. The appointment comes…
Ahasolar wins Rs 2.48 crore PMC contract for Goa rooftop solar
Ahasolar Technologies Limited has secured a work order from Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) to act as Project Monitoring Consultant (PMC) for a 30 MW (AC) distributed rooftop solar programme across government buildings in Goa. The consultancy contract, valued at about Rs 2.48 crore including Goods and Services Tax (GST), involves…
