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Policies and Programmes
MNRE approves Rs 4.37 billion renewables R&D programme for 2026-31
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 period with an outlay of Rs 4.37 billion. […]
Financings
Exide Industries invests Rs 1 billion in its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions
Exide Industries Limited has invested nearly Rs 1 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL). The investment is part of the company’s approved plan to invest up to Rs 14 billion […]
Projects
Jupiter International launches 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing unit
Jupiter International Limited has commenced commercial production of 1.25 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells with the inauguration of its Unit IV at the company’s manufacturing campus in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The […]
Solar Cables and Connectors
Raising the Bar: Initiatives to align with global quality benchmarks
By Karan Sharma Solar cables and connectors have emerged as critical components of solar power plants, particularly as the market shifts towards higher performance standards and stricter compliance requirements for balance-of-system (BoS) components. With the […]
Companies
ANDRITZ Hydro Private Limited: Providing advanced technology solutions for hydropower and PSPs
In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, G. Ravindra, Regional Executive – Asia, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ANDRITZ Hydro Private Limited, discussed the growing importance of hydropower and pumped storage projects (PSPs) […]
Finance
Balanced Approach: Industry stakeholders on Union Budget 2026-27
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on customs duty rationalisation, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), domestic manufacturing, and energy sector financing. There has been a significant increase in budgetary allocations for the Ministry of New […]