Bioenergy
Month: April 2026
Green Hydrogen
Emissions Benchmarks: India notifies green ammonia and methanol standards to drive uptake
By Karan Sharma The Indian government has taken a key policy initiative in the green hydrogen and its derivatives space. In February 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified separate standards for […]
O&M for Renewables
Intelligent Operations: Growing role of AI in renewable O&M
In a panel discussion on “AI for O&M” at Renewable Watch’s 2nd edition of the AI in Renewables conference, the discussion focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in asset monitoring, diagnostics and maintenance […]
MAKE IN INDIA RENEWABLES
Critical Support: Role of policy, logistics and financing in building a resilient supply chain
By Gautam Mohanka, Director, Gautam Solar Private Limited In recent years, the solar manufacturing landscape in India has evolved significantly, with capacity expansion across modules, cells and key components. Policy interventions such as the production-linked […]
Miscellaneous
India and Bhutan ink agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the power sector
India and Bhutan have inked key agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the power sector during a recent visit of Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs to Bhutan. One of […]
Miscellaneous
AGEL UAE and Minerva ink joint venture agreement for renewable energy projects in India
Adani Renewable Energy Middle East Limited (AGEL UAE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Minerva Holding RSC Limited (Minerva) to form Minerva Renewables Holding RSC […]
Projects
SECI floats tender to finance 200 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited proposals from scheduled commercial banks and financial institutions for sanction of a term loan of up to Rs 6.6 billion. The financing is intended for the […]
Projects
THDC commissions fourth 250 MW unit of 1 GW Tehri PSP
THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the commercial operation of the fourth unit of the Tehri pumped storage project (PSP) in Uttarakhand. The Tehri PSP has a total planned capacity of […]
Expert Take
Using AI: Applications and limitations in renewable project development
India’s renewable energy sector is beginning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into project planning, bidding and construction management. However, adoption remains uneven, tools remain fragmented and the path from experimentation to full-scale deployment is […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
Energy Vault acquires 850 MW BESS portfolio in Japan
Energy Vault Holdings has acquired an 850 MW battery energy storage (BESS) development portfolio from a domestic developer in Japan. The portfolio includes 350 MW of advanced-stage projects expected to begin construction in the second […]
International News
Revolve inks interconnection agreement for 130 MW wind project in Mexico
Revolve Renewable Power has signed the final interconnection agreement with Comisión Federal de Electricidad for its 130 MW EL24 Wind Project in Tamaulipas, Mexico. The project has also received its environmental permit from the Secretariat […]
International News
Qualitas Energy acquires 376 MW solar portfolio in Poland
Qualitas Energy has acquired a portfolio of nine operational solar plants in Poland with a total capacity of 376 MWp. The portfolio generates over 400 GWh annually, supplying electricity to approximately 210,000 households. The assets […]
Projects
Saatvik Green Energy secures module supply order
Saatvik Green Energy Limited has received an order valued at approximately Rs 1,087.5 million for the supply of solar modules by a domestic independent power producer. The contract is scheduled to be completed by September […]
Projects
SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant inks deal with Forbes Marshall for hydrogen injection in blast furnace
Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Bokaro Steel Plant has inked an agreement with Forbes Marshall Private Limited. The agreement will enable hydrogen injection in blast furnace number-1 at the plant. Furthermore, the project aims […]
Projects
NTPC REL floats tender for the supply and installation of WTGs for 813 MW wind project
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has issued a tender for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators (WTGs) for an interstate transmission system-connected wind project in Bellary, Karnataka. The project has a nominal […]
Hydro Power
CCEA approves the construction of the 1.72 GW Kamala hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 260.69 billion for the development of the 1,720 MW (8 x 210 MW and 1 x 40 MW) Kamala hydroelectric project in […]
International News
EIB and Societe Generale to finance 137 MW solar project in Italy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale have entered into a €153 million financing agreement to fund the 137 MW Sand Solar project in Sicily, Italy. The facility being developed by Peridot Solar is […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
GridStor and Axpo ink storage agreement for 220 MW Hidden Lakes BESS project in Texas
GridStor and Axpo have signed an energy storage agreement for the 220 MW/440 MWh Hidden Lakes Reliability Project in Galveston County, Texas. The battery energy storage system (BESS) project has been operational since the fourth […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
Levanta Renewables awards EPC contract to CEEC for solar plus BESS project in Philippines
Levanta Renewables has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with the China Energy Engineering Group (CEEC) for the development of the Barotac solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project […]
Projects
CCEA approves construction of 1.2 GW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 141.05 billion for the development of the 1200 MW (6 x 190 MW & 1 x 60 MW) Kalai-II hydroelectric project on […]