
MNRE Allocates ₹258.83 Crore for Renewable Energy Skills
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved a ₹258.83 crore human resource development programme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 to expand research and workforce development.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved a ₹258.83 crore human resource development programme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 to expand research and workforce development.

The Ministry of External Affairs said India remains focused on diversified energy sourcing to safeguard national priorities amid supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

TP Renewable Microgrid is expanding its decentralised renewable energy ecosystem, integrating solar microgrids, bioenergy and energy-efficient technologies to improve rural livelihoods, agricultural productivity and clean energy access.

Schneider Electric has promoted Ratnesh Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President – Marketing for India, strengthening its leadership team.

Coal India has commenced commercial operations of 200 MW of solar capacity at Khavda in Gujarat, forming a major part of its 300 MW solar project and supporting its renewable energy expansion.

Waaree Renewables Technologies has secured an EPC order for a 124 MWp solar PV project, comprising a 124 MWp DC/88 MW AC plant and a 132/33 kV pooling substation.

The government has awarded 30 KTPA of green hydrogen production capacity to four refineries under National Green Hydrogen Mission's SIGHT Mode-2B scheme to accelerate green hydrogen adoption in refining sector.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six vessels on Monday, below the 10-day average of roughly 11, amid renewed uncertainty over a potential US-Iran peace deal.

Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal has hinted at multiple product launches and fresh details on Ola Energy during an online announcement scheduled for Independence Day.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping but vessels linked to the US and Israel will not be allowed to pass through it.

Petronet LNG has invoked force majeure on LNG supplies from QatarEnergy after security concerns linked to the Iran–Israel conflict disrupted tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

REC demonstrated India’s first live peer-to-peer solar power trade under India Energy Stack at AI Impact Summit 2026, enabling a farmer to sell surplus electricity directly to a Delhi consumer.