Author: PPD Team Date: October 9, 2025
Global:
India:
Ministry of Mines issues guidelines for critical mineral recycling scheme
Hero Future Energies secures hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh
MNRE approves 2,000 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
MNRE tightens payment rules, revises committee structure under PM-Surya Ghar
MNRE simplifies application process for Waste to Energy projects
Author: PPD Team Date: July 17, 2025 Global: Andritz to upgrade Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydropower plant India: PNC Infratech secures 300 MW solar plus storage project in NHPC auction Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to seek 18% free power from JSW Hydro Zelestra explores $400–500 million India exit amid market optimism Cabinet clears Rs 50,000 crore boost for agriculture and renewable energy Cabinet clears investment flexibility for NLCIL and NTPC TSECL to deploy drone surveillance…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 25, 2026 Vikram Solar signs Rs 2,000 crore domestic cell supply deal Vikram Solar Limited has signed a domestic solar cell procurement agreement with Jupiter International Limited to source 2 GW of crystalline solar cells valued at about Rs 2,000 crore. The agreement was executed on February 20, 2026. The contract covers the supply of high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TopCon) Solar Cells and high-efficiency mono Passivated Emitter and Rear…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 16, 2025 Global: IEA: Renewables cut fossil fuel import dependence in over 100 countries India: MNRE designates three ports as green hydrogen hubs under NGHM MNRE adds 6,922 MW to ALMM solar module list EnerGrid targets up to $500 million to expand greenfield transmission and BESS projects Kosol Energie signs Rs 520 billion MoU to expand green energy in Gujarat Serentica Renewables signs 170 MW PPA with MRF for captive…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 2, 2025 Global: Vietnam shortlists 24 energy projects under JETP India: NPCIL commissions 1.7 MWp solar plant at Gorakhpur Tata Power-DDL partners with Magna Yuma to set up EV battery swapping stations Waaree begins operations at 1.8 GW solar module unit in Gujarat GE Verova T&D and JSW Energy report profit growth in Q1 FY26 Odisha seeks early approval of Rs 3,069 crore for power upgrades Juniper Green signs PPA…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 25, 2025 Global: China could cut 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030 India: PFCCL invites bids for South Kalamb transmission project in Maharashtra Solarworld Energy Solutions opens Rs 4.9 billion IPO Hero Future secures Rs 10.24 billion for 60 MW hybrid project Odisha’s first digital process bus-based grid substation commissioned at Agalpur Oju hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh secures EC recommendation Torrent Power acquires land-holding firms for thermal…