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Latest: 11 SEPT 2026

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Google's 5 Initiative to Advance Sustainable Innovation, Clean Energy in India

11 SEPT 2026|Renewables

Google's 5 Initiative to Advance Sustainable Innovation, Clean Energy in India

Google announced five sustainability initiatives in India for AI growth and climate welfare.

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Oil Price Nearing $120 Amidst Middle Eastern Conflict

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11 SEPT 2026|Oil Markets

Oil Price Nearing $120 Amidst Middle Eastern Conflict

Crude oil prices approach $120 per barrel amid escalating Middle East conflicts, forcing Asian governments to consider financial aid.

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Union Minister Manohar Lal is set to attend the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston,Texas

11 SEPT 2026|Thermal

Union Minister Manohar Lal is set to attend the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston,Texas

Senior G20 leaders are going to converse about energy security worldwide, while also focusing on building infrastructure and supply chains.

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Trelleborg Expands Strategic Partnership with SimWave through New Transfer Equipment Training Programme

11 SEPT 2026|E-Fuels

Trelleborg Expands Strategic Partnership with SimWave through New Transfer Equipment Training Programme

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure and Simwave launch new transfer equipment training program at Gastech 2026.

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BREDA Invites Bids for 500 MW Solar Projects on Government Buildings

11 SEPT 2026|Solar

BREDA Invites Bids for 500 MW Solar Projects on Government Buildings

BREDA has invited bids to install, operate and manage 500 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Bihar under the RESCO model.

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Tripura Aims for 500 MW Green Power Goal by 2030

10 SEPT 2026|Solar

Tripura Aims for 500 MW Green Power Goal by 2030

To speed up its clean energy transition, Tripura plans to reach 500 MW in renewable energy capacity by 2030, according to Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

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India Targets 1,500 MW of New Small Hydro Capacity Under Proposed ₹2,584.60 Crore Scheme

10 SEPT 2026|Hydro

India Targets 1,500 MW of New Small Hydro Capacity Under Proposed ₹2,584.60 Crore Scheme

India’s proposed Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targets 1,500 MW of new capacity and DPRs for around 200 projects by 2030-31.

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REIL Invites Bids for 15MWp Government Solar Project Under RESCO Scheme

10 SEPT 2026|Solar

REIL Invites Bids for 15MWp Government Solar Project Under RESCO Scheme

REIL has invited bids for 15 MWp of grid-connected solar projects on government buildings across states and UTs under the RESCO model, with bids due September 29, 2026.

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Government Eyes Ethanol Blending Beyond E20 With Flex-Fuel Vehicles

10 SEPT 2026|E-Fuels

Government Eyes Ethanol Blending Beyond E20 With Flex-Fuel Vehicles

The government plans to enable ethanol blending beyond E20 through flex-fuel vehicles as India seeks to expand biofuel use and reduce crude dependence.

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PM-KUSUM to Get Dedicated Agrivoltaics Component, Says Pralhad Joshi

10 SEPT 2026|Solar

PM-KUSUM to Get Dedicated Agrivoltaics Component, Says Pralhad Joshi

PM-KUSUM’s next phase will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component to help farmers generate electricity while continuing crop cultivation.

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MC²+ to Launch Dedicated Co-working Space and Innovation Node at NRL Centre, Guwahati Tomorrow

09 SEPT 2026|Oil & Gas

MC²+ to Launch Dedicated Co-working Space and Innovation Node at NRL Centre, Guwahati Tomorrow

New facility to offer over 50 workstations, 16 cabins, investor and technical consultant rooms to boost startup ecosystem in the Northeast.

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Tata Power Solaroof Crosses 5 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations in India

09 SEPT 2026|Solar

Tata Power Solaroof Crosses 5 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations in India

Tata Power has commissioned a 162 CKM, 400 kV transmission line and 1,000 MVA GIS substation under its Jalpura-Khurja project in Uttar Pradesh.

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L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Wins Offshore EPCIC Order from ONGC for Ratna-I, NLM-14 Projects

09 SEPT 2026|Petrochemicals

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Wins Offshore EPCIC Order from ONGC for Ratna-I, NLM-14 Projects

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore has secured an EPCIC order from ONGC for offshore developments involving new platforms, subsea pipelines and brownfield modifications.

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ONGC, IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Advance Energy Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

08 SEPT 2026|Upstream

ONGC, IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Advance Energy Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

ONGC, IIT Bombay and SINE have signed an MoU to connect energy startups, academia and industry through the MC²⁺ Ignite accelerator.

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Powertrac Enters BESS Sector with Proposed 10 GWh Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

07 SEPT 2026|BESS

Powertrac Enters BESS Sector with Proposed 10 GWh Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Powertrac has entered the BESS sector with a proposed 10 GWh manufacturing facility in Gujarat and placed an equipment order with China’s Sunka Lead.

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Gastech 2026 to Put Asia’s Energy Demand and Security in Focus in Bangkok

07 SEPT 2026|CGD

Gastech 2026 to Put Asia’s Energy Demand and Security in Focus in Bangkok

Gastech 2026 will bring global energy leaders to Bangkok from September 14–17 to discuss rising demand, energy security and the low-carbon transition.

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NTPC to Host Electron Quiz Regional Round in Mumbai on September 17

03 SEPT 2026|Thermal

NTPC to Host Electron Quiz Regional Round in Mumbai on September 17

NTPC will hold the Mumbai regional round of Electron Quiz 2026–27 on September 17 for engineering and management students.

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India, Germany Strengthen Cooperation on Energy Security, Low-Carbon Development

02 SEPT 2026|Energy Efficiency

India, Germany Strengthen Cooperation on Energy Security, Low-Carbon Development

India and Germany reviewed cooperation on energy security, electrification, low-carbon development, carbon markets and supply-chain diversification.

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Infineon, Skeleton Technologies Partner on Solid-state Transformers and Energy Storage for AI Data Centres

04 SEPT 2026|BESS

Infineon, Skeleton Technologies Partner on Solid-state Transformers and Energy Storage for AI Data Centres

Infineon and Skeleton Technologies will collaborate on solid-state transformers and supercapacitor-based power systems to improve efficiency and resilience in AI data centres.

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Assam Unveils ₹50,000 Crore Development Programme with Solar-Battery Project

31 AUG 2026|Solar

Assam Unveils ₹50,000 Crore Development Programme with Solar-Battery Project

Assam has approved the ₹50,000 crore Viksit Assam programme, including a 30 MW solar plant paired with a 25 MW/100 MWh battery storage project in Goalpara.

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Centre Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

29 AUG 2026|Green Hydrogen

Centre Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

MNRE has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to enable transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

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Govt Extends Limited Exemption from ALMM List-II

29 AUG 2026|Solar

Govt Extends Limited Exemption from ALMM List-II

MNRE has extended the exemption from ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells in net metering and open access renewable energy projects until December 31, 2026.

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MNRE Implements New Solar Power Scheme to Electrify Tribal Habitations

29 AUG 2026|Solar

MNRE Implements New Solar Power Scheme to Electrify Tribal Habitations

MNRE’s New Solar Power Scheme aims to electrify 1 lakh un-electrified households in tribal and PVTG areas through off-grid solar systems, alongside solarisation of 1,500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs). As of June 30, 2026, 11,838 households had been electrified through solar off-grid systems.

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Cabinet Approves PM Surya Sarovar Yojana Energy Storage Systems

29 AUG 2026|Solar

Cabinet Approves PM Surya Sarovar Yojana Energy Storage Systems

Cabinet approves ₹5,070 crore PM-SSY to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh co-located energy storage capacity.

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India, US Discuss Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation amid 100 GW Capacity Target

28 AUG 2026|Nuclear

India, US Discuss Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation amid 100 GW Capacity Target

India and the US discussed opportunities to strengthen nuclear cooperation as India targets 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.

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India’s Renewable Energy Growth Draws Global Investor Interest, Says Pralhad Joshi

28 AUG 2026|Renewables

India’s Renewable Energy Growth Draws Global Investor Interest, Says Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi said global investors are showing interest in India’s renewable energy sector as the country expands capacity and solar and wind generation.

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Infineon SiC Semiconductors Boost Fox ESS Residential Storage Efficiency

27 AUG 2026|Renewables

Infineon SiC Semiconductors Boost Fox ESS Residential Storage Efficiency

Infineon’s SiC power semiconductors have helped Fox ESS reduce switching losses by 70%, with its residential storage system achieving up to 98.78% PV inverter efficiency.

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Kalpa Power Bags 286 MWp Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

27 AUG 2026|Solar

Kalpa Power Bags 286 MWp Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

Kalpa Power has secured a 286 MWp utility-scale solar project in Madhya Pradesh as the state expands its renewable energy capacity.

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Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Indian Utility Week 2026 Poised to Unlock ₹450 Billion Power-sector Investment Pipeline

27 AUG 2026|Power Generation

Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Indian Utility Week 2026 Poised to Unlock ₹450 Billion Power-sector Investment Pipeline

India’s foremost power and utilities convergence to bring ministries, state governments, utilities, global energy majors and investors together around projects spanning generation, grids, storage, digitalisation and domestic manufacturing

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Iran and Oman Move Towards Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz

26 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

Iran and Oman Move Towards Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have agreed on a phased framework for a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a joint mine-clearance initiative.

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L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Wins Middle East Gas Compression Project

25 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Wins Middle East Gas Compression Project

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has secured a Middle East contract to build gas compression plants and associated power infrastructure for sour gas processing.

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Infineon Acquires C2i Semiconductors to Advance Power Solutions for AI Data Centres

25 AUG 2026|Data Centres

Infineon Acquires C2i Semiconductors to Advance Power Solutions for AI Data Centres

Infineon’s acquisition of Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors will strengthen power delivery and energy-efficiency solutions for AI data centres while expanding its engineering capabilities in India.

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Piyush Goyal Highlights Japanese Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen

25 AUG 2026|Renewables

Piyush Goyal Highlights Japanese Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen

Piyush Goyal highlighted investment opportunities for Japanese financial institutions in renewable energy and green hydrogen during discussions in Tokyo.

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Strait of Hormuz Nears Standstill as Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Shipments

25 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

Strait of Hormuz Nears Standstill as Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Shipments

The Strait of Hormuz has seen a sharp decline in vessel traffic following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, disrupting the movement of oil, LNG and other commodities. The waterway previously handled nearly 20% of global oil and LNG exports, making the prolonged disruption a major concern for global energy security.

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Power Grid Wins Bid for Gujarat Transmission Project to Integrate 6,500 MW Renewable Capacity

25 AUG 2026|Transmission

Power Grid Wins Bid for Gujarat Transmission Project to Integrate 6,500 MW Renewable Capacity

Power Grid Corporation of India has emerged as the successful bidder for an Inter-State Transmission System project in Gujarat under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding. The project will facilitate the evacuation of renewable power from the 5,500 MW Jam Khambhaliya REZ Phase II and 1,000 MW Jamnagar Phase-I projects.

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KP Group Signs Non-Binding LOI with Saudi Arabia’s Raz Holding Group

24 AUG 2026|Renewables

KP Group Signs Non-Binding LOI with Saudi Arabia’s Raz Holding Group

KP Group has signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Saudi Arabia-based Raz Holding Group for a proposed strategic investment and/or collaboration with KP Group or one or more of its operating entities.

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Iran Panel Approves Proposed Transit Fees for Ships Using Strait of Hormuz

24 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

Iran Panel Approves Proposed Transit Fees for Ships Using Strait of Hormuz

A key Iranian parliamentary committee has reportedly approved proposed transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, along with restrictions on certain ships and countries.

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Rupa Saikia Appointed Independent Director on GAIL India Board

24 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

Rupa Saikia Appointed Independent Director on GAIL India Board

GAIL India has appointed Rupa Saikia as an independent director on its board. Saikia brings more than 14 years of professional experience in education and human resource management.

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Emmvee, Waaree Shift Solar Cell Portfolios to Larger G12R TOPCon Format

24 AUG 2026|Solar

Emmvee, Waaree Shift Solar Cell Portfolios to Larger G12R TOPCon Format

The manufacturers have adopted larger G12R N-type TOPCon cells, with changes in cell dimensions, busbar configurations, wattage and efficiency under the revised ALMM-II.

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Chacko Mazhuvanchery Jose Recommended as BPCL Director (Refineries)

24 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

Chacko Mazhuvanchery Jose Recommended as BPCL Director (Refineries)

The PESB panel has recommended Chacko Mazhuvanchery Jose for the post of Director (Refineries) at BPCL. He currently serves as Executive Director at Kochi Refinery and has over three decades of experience in petroleum refining.

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India, Mauritius Sign Five-Year Agreement for Petroleum Product Supply

24 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

India, Mauritius Sign Five-Year Agreement for Petroleum Product Supply

India and Mauritius have exchanged a G2G MoU on oil and gas cooperation, alongside a five-year agreement under which IOCL will supply Mauritius’ entire import requirement of MS, HSD and ATF.

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Indian Railways Targets 35 Hydrogen Trains for Hilly Heritage Routes

21 AUG 2026|New Energies

Indian Railways Targets 35 Hydrogen Trains for Hilly Heritage Routes

Indian Railways is targeting 35 hydrogen-powered trains for heritage routes in hilly areas where railway electrification is challenging.

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Torrent Power Appoints Vikas Poddar as Chief Financial Officer

21 AUG 2026|Power and Utilities

Torrent Power Appoints Vikas Poddar as Chief Financial Officer

Vikas Poddar joins Torrent Power as Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of international experience across India, the UK and Southeast Asia.

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Anand Mahindra Calls India’s Clean Energy Capacity Milestone a ‘Grid Sovereignty’ Moment

21 AUG 2026|Renewables

Anand Mahindra Calls India’s Clean Energy Capacity Milestone a ‘Grid Sovereignty’ Moment

India’s clean energy capacity has surpassed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, prompting Anand Mahindra to highlight its implications for energy security.

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India, Mauritius Sign Energy Agreements to Strengthen Fuel Security

21 AUG 2026|Oil & Gas

India, Mauritius Sign Energy Agreements to Strengthen Fuel Security

India and Mauritius have strengthened energy cooperation through agreements covering petroleum product supplies and a five-year commitment for Mauritius’ fuel imports.

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MUFG Provides $1.6 Billion Loan to Aditya Birla Renewables for Sprng Energy Acquisition

21 AUG 2026|Renewables

MUFG Provides $1.6 Billion Loan to Aditya Birla Renewables for Sprng Energy Acquisition

Aditya Birla Renewables has secured a $1.6 billion term loan from MUFG to acquire Solenergi Power, which comprises the Sprng Energy group of companies.

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Tata Power Deploys First 120 kW Public EV Charger in Kerala

21 AUG 2026|Distribution

Tata Power Deploys First 120 kW Public EV Charger in Kerala

Tata Power has deployed its first 120 kW public EV charger in Kerala at Vivanta Aluva, Kochi, strengthening fast-charging infrastructure along key travel corridors.

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MNRE Launches ‘Get Solar in 60 Secs’ Platform to Simplify Rooftop Solar Adoption

20 AUG 2026|Renewables

MNRE Launches ‘Get Solar in 60 Secs’ Platform to Simplify Rooftop Solar Adoption

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched the interactive ‘Get Solar in 60 Secs’ digital platform under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The tool helps users estimate suitable solar capacity, subsidy eligibility, installation costs, loans and potential lifetime savings.

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Oyster Renewable to Develop 25.2 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid RTC Project in Gujarat

20 AUG 2026|Renewables

Oyster Renewable to Develop 25.2 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid RTC Project in Gujarat

Oyster Renewable has signed a binding term sheet with Kutch Chemical Industries to develop a 25.2 MW wind-solar hybrid round-the-clock renewable power project in Gujarat under a captive structure. The project will comprise 25.2 MW of wind and 27.72 MWp of solar capacity.

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Manoneet Dalal Appointed Non-official Director on IREDA Board

20 AUG 2026|Renewables

Manoneet Dalal Appointed Non-official Director on IREDA Board

Manoneet Dalal has assumed charge as a non-official director on the board of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency for a three-year term or until further notice. His appointment took effect on August 18, 2026, following a board resolution passed through circulation.

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