The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines and FAQs to standardise the approval process for solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. Published on August 13, 2025...
India is considering a policy to permit private companies to mine, import, and process uranium, Reuters reported, citing two government sources. The plan aims to attract significant investment, expand the country’s nuclear power sector, and increase...
US solar cell manufacturer First Solar has filed a lawsuit against Adani Group’s Mundra Solar PV Ltd (MSPVL) in a Delaware court, alleging infringement of two patented solar panel manufacturing technologies. The company has sought compensation but...
Alpex Solar Ltd will establish a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing plant in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, as part of its capacity expansion. The board has approved the project, which will raise total manufacturing capacity to 3.6 GWs. The facility, with...
The West Bengal cabinet has approved the construction of two 800 MW supercritical power units in Salboni, Jhargram. The projects are expected to draw investments exceeding Rs 10,000 crore and will operate under a public-private partnership model...
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has awarded two contracts under its bulk procurement programme for 765 kV and 400 kV class transformers and reactors. The first contract, valued at Rs 3.17 billion, was awarded to CG Power &...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has subscribed to Rs 13,012.5 million (about USD150 million) of non-convertible debentures issued by Aditya Birla Capital Limited. The three-year, privately placed investment will fund renewable energy...
India has reached 100 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity registered under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Modules. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the...
Inox Green Energy Services Ltd. has signed an agreement with the renewable energy arm of a large Indian conglomerate for the comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) of 182 MW of wind projects in western India. The contract covers...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project, with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW), is expected to...
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to launch a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements (REEs) from fly ash. The project will be set up in Neyveli, with BARC...
Tata Power will develop a 700 MW wind farm in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project will connect to the central grid and generate around 1,840 million units annually. The Rs 6,000 crore project is part of an MoU between Tata Power and the Andhra...
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Adani Energy Solutions Step-Sixteen Limited. The new entity has an authorised and paid-up share capital of Rs 1 lakh each and is yet to commence operations. It...
The Karnataka government has dropped its plan to install 500 kW microgrid solar units with battery storage in one backward village within each electricity supply company’s jurisdiction, citing financial non-viability. According to Karnataka Renewable...
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), acting as the bid process coordinator appointed by the Government of Maharashtra, has invited proposals to implement two transmission schemes in the state through tariff-based competitive bidding. 1. Transmission...
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) will hold a public hearing on 18 August 2025 to discuss the Draft Power Market (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, and the Draft Guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA). According...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for government solar projects. In its memorandum dated August 12, 2025, the ministry addressed...
ReNew Power is preparing to list on Indian exchanges while withdrawing its Nasdaq listing, according to sources. The company has appointed JM Financial as its domestic adviser and Goldman Sachs, along with other global banks, for the process. The...
Grid-India has released a draft procedure to govern scheduling, metering, accounting, deviation settlement, transmission charge waivers, and Renewable Energy Certificate mechanisms for Energy Storage Systems, including battery storage and pumped...
The Punjab government has withdrawn its land pooling policy dated May 14, 2025, along with all amendments, amid political opposition and a court order halting its implementation. The policy sought to acquire large tracts of agricultural land for...