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MNRE extends timelines for RE projects delayed by GIB case

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in...

CTU issues advisory on additional RE capacity in connectivity studies

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable...

India, Germany scale up renewable energy and green hydrogen cooperation

India and Germany agreed to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable development following the official state visit of German Federal Chancellor H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz to India on 12-13 January 2026. Energy transition...

EIE Renewables wins WBSEDCL 10 MW rooftop solar auction

EIE Renewables Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra, has emerged as the successful bidder in a rooftop solar auction conducted by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The project involves the...

Reliance outlines Rs 7 lakh crore Gujarat investment plan

Mukesh Ambani has announced a Rs 7 lakh crore investment plan for Gujarat over the next five years, with a focus on clean energy, digital infrastructure, and regional development in Kutch and Saurashtra. The announcement was made at the Vibrant...

Solex Energy wins Rs 276 crore order for N-type TOPCon modules

Solex Energy Limited has received a Rs 276 crore work order from a domestic independent power producer for the manufacture and supply of N-type Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The order provides additional...

Shakti Pumps enters Karnataka with Rs 654 crore solar pump order

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has received its first major order from Karnataka, strengthening its presence in the solar pumping segment and expanding its geographic footprint. The company has been awarded a contract by Karnataka Renewable Energy...

NLC India board clears NIRL listing, Rs 66.6 crore investment

NLC India Limited, following a meeting of its Board of Directors held on January 12, 2026, has granted in-principle approval for the listing of its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). The proposed listing is in line with the...

POWERGRID charges 765 kV Bhadla II–Sikar II transmission line

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has charged the 765 kV double circuit Bhadla II–Sikar II (2nd) transmission line, strengthening the high capacity transmission corridor for evacuation of renewable energy from Rajasthan. The...

KPI Green signs MoU with Gujarat for 855 MW renewable projects

KPI Green Energy Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to develop renewable energy projects with a proposed investment of around Rs 4,000 crore. The MoU was signed on January 12, 2026, in Rajkot. Under...

India begins trials of first hydrogen powered train

India has commenced trial runs of its first hydrogen-powered train, a significant step toward cleaner rail transport. The testing is being conducted by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern...

Ashok Leyland opens UP’s first electric bus manufacturing facility

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland’s integrated electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow, marking a major expansion of the company’s electric and alternative fuel vehicle production capacity. The...

Draft battery Aadhaar guidelines released for lifecycle traceability

India has taken a step towards creating a unified digital identification and traceability framework for batteries with the release of draft Guidelines for Implementation of Battery Pack Aadhaar System. The draft has been prepared by a committee...

REC transfers two Maharashtra transmission SPVs

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred its entire shareholding in two project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs), Velgaon Power Transmission Limited and Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission Limited, to successful...

NTPC, MAHAGENCO sign SHA for Sinnar Thermal acquisition

NTPC Limited has informed the stock exchanges that it signed a Shareholder Agreement (SHA) with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) on 9 January 2026. The agreement formalises the consortium arrangement for the acquisition...

Saatvik subsidiaries secure Rs 35 crore in new solar orders

Saatvik Green Energy Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its subsidiaries have received and accepted two new domestic orders covering engineering, procurement, and construction services and solar module supply. In the first order, the...

Advait Energy Transitions emerges L1 bidder for two power projects

Advait Energy Transitions Limited (formerly Advait Infratech Limited) has the stock exchanges that it has emerged as the lowest bidder in two separate competitive tenders. The company received confirmations for both projects on 8 January 2026. Under...

Waaree Energies receives 105 MW solar module order

Waaree Energies Limited has reported the receipt of a new domestic supply order for solar modules. The company received the order on 8 January 2026 from a domestic customer engaged in owning, developing, and operating renewable power projects in...

IREDA Q3 FY 2024-25 revenue rises 36% to Rs 1,699 crore

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has reported strong year on year growth across financial and operational indicators in the third quarter of FY 2024-25. For Q3 FY 2024-25, revenue from operations rose to Rs 1,698.99 crore, up...

Vayona 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...

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India yet to commission offshore wind despite 70 GW potential

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