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Centre launches transmission projects in Gujarat

The Union Government has laid the foundation stone for two major transmission projects for the evacuation of renewable energy from the Khavda region in Gujarat. The first project is the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential...

MNRE invites proposals for rooftop solar innovations under PM Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under the “Innovative Projects” component of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The call aims to support new technologies and business models that advance rooftop solar (RTS)...

MoEFCC rejects forest clearance for Sharavathi pumped storage project

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has denied forest clearance for the proposed 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydel Project in Karnataka. The decision was based on environmental concerns, including risks of...

WattPower partners with Solarium to boost solar rollout in MP and Maharashtra

WattPower has signed a strategic agreement with Solarium Green Energy Limited to expand solar deployment in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The collaboration focuses on supporting the central government’s Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan...

MNRE issues draft norms for series approval of solar PV modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft guidelines for series approval of solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. The rules aim to help labs and manufacturers group...

MNRE invites proposals for India-EU joint waste-to-hydrogen research

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for Indian proposals under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) for joint projects on Waste to Renewable Hydrogen Innovation. This initiative is part of Horizon Europe’s call...

Diu meets entire power demand with solar energy: Union Minister

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted Diu as the first district in India to meet its full power demand through solar energy. Diu has installed 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted, 2.88 MW rooftop), covering its...

Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with villagers for Upper Siang hydro project

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the residents of Pangkang (Kumku) village to initiate a preliminary feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,200 MW Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project. As part of the...

NLC and MAHAPREIT form JV to develop 5,000 MW RE in Maharashtra

NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT). The agreement was formalised on May 29, 2025. The...

Reliance wins 350 MW solar project with battery storage

Reliance Power Limited, through its subsidiary Reliance NU Energies, has secured a 350 MW solar power project connected to the inter-state transmission system. The company received a letter of award from SJVN Limited, which conducted the competitive...

ACME commissions 26.4 MW wind power under GUVNL Phase-III

ACME Pokhran Solar Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, commissioned 26.4 MW capacity under Phase-I of its 50 MW wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat. The commissioning took place on May 25, 2025. The project is...

Union Government inaugurates 266 MW solar projects in Gujarat

On May 27, 2025, the Union Government inaugurated 266 MW of cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects developed by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL). These projects are located at various substations of Gujarat Energy...

Telangana targets 20,000 MW green energy by 2029-30 in 50-year power plan

The Telangana government is developing a 50-year power generation plan with a near-term target of installing 20,000 MW of green energy capacity by 2029–30. The roadmap aims to align future capacity expansion with increasing electricity demand and...

NTPC, Opera Energy win NHPC’s 125 MW BESS auction in Kerala

NHPC Limited has concluded its auction for 125 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be connected to Kerala’s intrastate transmission network. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) secured two projects totaling 80 MW/320 MWh...

Jupiter Renewables to invest Rs 27 billion in Andhra solar manufacturing hub

Jupiter Renewables, a subsidiary of Jupiter International, will invest Rs 27 billion to set up a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and module manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The project will be developed in two phases at Rambilli in...

AM Green signs MoU with Port of Rotterdam to build green fuel corridor

AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam.  The partnership will support trade in hydrogen-based fuels...

CMPDIL files for IPO; signs MoU with NALCO for Utkal coal project

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering...

Ministry of Mines auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in fifth tranche

The Ministry of Mines has completed the fifth tranche of auctions, successfully awarding 10 blocks containing critical and strategic minerals across six states. The auctioned blocks include graphite, phosphorite, phosphate, rare earth elements (REE)...

Delhi discoms directed to prepare for record 9,000 MW summer peak

The Delhi government has asked distribution companies (discoms) to gear up for a record peak power demand of 9,000 MW expected this summer. Discoms have been told to act on four fronts: anticipate demand, ensure readiness, secure adequate power...

Roofsol commissions 29 MWp and secures Rs 2.1 bn for new solar projects

Roofsol Energy Private Limited has commissioned over 29 MWp of solar power capacity across India. The projects include 14 engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works spread across 12 states and five industrial sectors. In parallel, Roofsol...

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