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India's power sector is experiencing significant expansion and modernization driven by renewable energy initiatives and grid infrastructure upgrades. Adani Green and ACME Solar are bolstering their battery energy storage capacity, while NTPC Green is steadily adding solar capacity, reflecting a broader push towards decarbonization. Simultaneously, Coal India reported strong September production and off-take figures, highlighting the continued importance of traditional energy sources. Government support is evident through the cabinet's approval of a substantial ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III and a new Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, signaling a commitment to both renewable energy growth and grid stability as India strives to meet its ambitious clean energy targets.
Vedanta Power Q2 Sales Up 26% YoY
Vedanta Power reported Q2 FY27 power sales of 5,593 million units, a 26% increase year-over-year.
Meenakshi Energy sales surged 111% YoY to 1,470 million units, while Jharsuguda plant sales grew 186%.
TARIL Bags Large Domestic Order from GETCO
Transformers and Rectifiers received a large domestic order from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp for manufacturing and supply.
The order involves 80 MVAR, 125 MVAR Shunt Reactors and 500MVA Auto Tran
Indian Cities Advance Sustainable Waste Management Initiatives
Goa's integrated waste facility processes 250 tons daily, generating 1.32 kW electricity and 7-8 tons compost.
Gandhinagar engaged 600+ citizens in zero-waste activities, reaching 40,000 via social me
Laser Power Wins ₹72.77 Crore POWERGRID HTLS Conductor Contract
Laser Power & Infra awarded domestic contracts worth ₹72.77 crore by Power Grid Corporation for reconductoring transmission lines.
The order comprises ₹58.92 crore for supply of HTLS conductors and ₹1
ACME Solar Commissions 107.36 MW BESS in Rajasthan
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd commissioned 107.36 MW / 437.49 MWh of battery energy storage system capacity across two projects in Rajasthan.
The new capacity increases ACME Solar's total operational BESS p
Adani Green Operationalizes 481.9 MW, 3,081 MWh Projects
Adani Green Energy Ltd commercially operationalized 481.9 MW renewable projects and 3,081 MWh battery storage at Khavda, Gujarat.
AGEL's total operational capacity now stands at 20,762.70 MW renewable
Coal India September Production Up 9.2% Off-take Rises 12.5%
Coal India reports provisional September production of 53.5 million tonnes, a 9.2% YoY increase, and off-take of 61.2 million tonnes, up 12.5% YoY.
Cumulative April-September production declined 2.5%
NTPC Green 50MW Solar Capacity Commercial Operation
NTPC Green Energy declares commercial operation of 50MW solar capacity in Rajasthan effective October 2, 2026.
The capacity is part of a 300MW solar component within a 200MW renewable round-the-clock
Solarworld FY26 Revenue Up 152.6%, PAT Rises 56.4%
Solarworld Energy Solutions reported FY26 revenue of ₹13,762 Mn, up 152.6% YoY, with PAT of ₹1,205 Mn and strong net cash position of ₹3,165 Mn.
Q1 FY27 revenue grew 146.8% to ₹1,684 Mn but margins co
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
MNRE Minister Shri Shripad Naik announced a ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targeting 1,500 MW new capacity from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential s
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 50 GWh
SECI 15th Foundation Day Highlights 41GW Capacity
SECI commemorated its 15th Foundation Day with stakeholders, highlighting its central role in India's renewable energy transition.
The corporation has commissioned over 41 GW of renewable capacity and
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore PM-DHARA Renewable Energy Scheme
Cabinet approves PM-DHARA scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme targets evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deployment of 50 GWh ba
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with 1,500 MW capacity target.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential st
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86L Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 5
India Announces Agrivoltaics Focus in PM-KUSUM Phase
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a dedicated agrivoltaics component in the next phase of PM-KUSUM, targeting small farmers and cooperatives.
India added 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity last year an
MNRE Prepares Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata
MNRE and its PSUs/institutes begin preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness and pendency reduction.
Implementation phase runs October 2-31, 2026 with emphasis on e-waste manage
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Cr Green Energy Corridor
Union Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and dep
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
Ministry of Coal Special Campaign 6 October 2026
Ministry of Coal launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on waste disposal and office optimization.
Review meetings chaired by Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary with Coal P
DDWS Hosts 11th Sujal Gram Samvad on Rural Water
DDWS organized the 11th multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad to discuss operation and maintenance of rural drinking water systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena emphasized critical
India Energy Week 2027 Hosted in Kolkata
Kolkata announced as host city for India Energy Week 2027 from January 28-31, marking the event's first edition in Eastern India.
Event expects 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international exhi
JNCASR Discovers Wave-Like Heat Transport in TlCu5Se3
Researchers at JNCASR discovered unusual wave-like heat transport in thallium copper selenide (TlCu5Se3) material.
The material achieved thermoelectric figure of merit (zT) of 1.7, among highest for p
Dr. Jitendra Singh Outlines India's Energy Security Strategy
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that energy security is integral to national security and economic resilience, calling for a self-reliant and technology-advanced energy sector.
The govern
CleanMax Raises ₹2,500 Crore via Green Bonds
CleanMax raised ₹2,500 crore through India's first green bond issuance for the C&I renewable sector via private placement NCDs.
The issuance was rated CRISIL AA/Stable and featured five series with ma
Premier Energies FY26 PAT Surges 61% to ₹1,510 Crore
Premier Energies reported 61% YoY PAT growth to ₹1,510 crore and 35% EBITDA growth to ₹2,579 crore on revenue of ₹7,824 crore in FY26.
Company announced strategic expansion with 10 GW ingot-wafer capa
Indo Tech Transformers FY26 Results & Expansion Plan
Indo Tech Transformers reported FY26 revenue of ₹782 Cr, up 28% YoY, with PAT of ₹93 Cr, up 45% YoY.
The company announced a ₹495 Cr phased capacity expansion to 50,000 MVA by FY29, funded internally
Organic Recycling Systems FY26 Revenue Up 117%, Proposes Preferential Issue
Organic Recycling Systems reported 117% revenue growth to ₹105 crore and 61% PAT growth to ₹25 crore in FY26, exceeding guidance with strong operational performance.
The company proposes preferential
Om Infra Q1FY27 PAT Surges 1094% YoY
Om Infra reported Q1FY27 PAT of ₹12 crore, a 1094% YoY increase, with revenue up 21% to ₹124 crore.
The company was declared L1 for two major EPC water projects totaling ₹1,051 crore in Rajasthan and