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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Hosts Hydrogen Startup Exhibition

Newsmantra — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:12 +0000

New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition to boost the country’s growing hydrogen ecosystem. The event featured 18 startups working across key areas such as electrolyser technologies, fuel cells, biomass-to-hydrogen production and digital solutions, providing a platform to showcase innovations and engage with stakeholders.

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, around 249 startups are currently operating in the hydrogen sector. The exhibition included a wide range of technologies such as hydrogen-based applications, safety systems, AI solutions and bio-hydrogen innovations. Ajay Sood attended the event and interacted with startup founders.

The initiative builds on government efforts to promote hydrogen innovation, including a funding scheme launched by MNRE with an outlay of Rs 100 crore to support pilot projects. The National Institute of Solar Energy has already received over 100 proposals under the scheme, with several startups shortlisted. The exhibition follows a similar event held last year and reflects continued focus on strengthening India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.

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NHPC and JKSPDCL Sign Agreement for 500 MW Hydroelectric Projects in Jammu

Newsmantra — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:25:21 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) signed an agreement on 27.03.2026 to develop two hydroelectric projects—240 MW Uri-I Stage-II and 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II—at Jammu on a 40-year BOOT basis. The projects, with a total capacity of 500 MW, aim to boost clean energy and ensure reliable power supply in the region, with senior officials from both organizations present during the signing.

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NEEPCO Joins Arunachal Hydro Steering Committee Meeting

Newsmantra — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:41:01 +0000

ITANAGAR: NTPC & NEEPCO CMD Shri Gurdeep Singh attended the Hydro Department Steering Committee meeting chaired by Arunachal Pradesh CM Shri Pema Khandu. Alongside NHPC, THDC, and PGCIL, the committee reviewed project progress and addressed administrative bottlenecks. The focus remains on accelerating hydropower implementation to bolster India’s clean energy goals and strengthen the state’s economy through seamless coordination between central and state agencies.

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PNGRB Approves Comprehensive Guidelines for CBG Injection into City Gas and Pipeline Networks

Newsmantra — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:02:24 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has approved detailed guidelines for the injection of Compressed Biogas (CBG) into Natural Gas Pipeline (NGPL) and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, establishing a standardized framework for the safe and efficient integration of CBG into authorised natural gas infrastructure. The move marks a significant step toward enabling grid-based evacuation of CBG and addressing a critical gap in the biogas ecosystem by ensuring assured market access, improving project viability, facilitating financing, and accelerating nationwide scale-up of CBG production. Developed through an extensive consultative process involving a Technical Committee of CBG producers, CGD entities and NGPL operators, followed by public consultations and an Open House discussion, the final guidelines incorporate stakeholder inputs on quality analysers, calibration, safety instrumentation, cluster-based connectivity under the DPI Scheme and Integrity Management Systems. The framework covers design and technical standards aligned with T4S safety regulations, CBG quality specifications referencing Access Code Regulations and BIS standards, installation procedures, operational and maintenance protocols, and safety requirements including odorization and control systems, along with illustrative schematic drawings to ensure uniform implementation. The integration of CBG into the natural gas grid is expected to boost domestic green gas availability, reduce LNG imports, strengthen energy security, support climate goals, promote waste-to-energy utilisation of agricultural and municipal residues, and generate socio-economic benefits such as enhanced farmer income, rural employment and advancement of a circular economy.

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IREDA Wins Excellence Award for Women in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency

Newsmantra — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:58:44 +0000

NEW DELHI. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has won the Silver Award under the category “Excellence Award for Women in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency” at the 6th Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Awards organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi. The award was presented by former Power Secretary Shri Anil Razdan and received on behalf of IREDA by senior women officers, including Mrs. Mala Ghosh Choudhury and Ms. Durre Shahwar, General Managers (HR), and Mrs. Punnu Grover, Chief Compliance Officer. Congratulating the team, IREDA Chairman and Managing Director Shri Pradip Kumar Das said the recognition reflects the organisation’s sustained efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, noting that women constitute around 23 per cent of IREDA’s workforce, among the highest in CPSEs. He also expressed gratitude to the Union Minister and Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, the MNRE Secretary, the Board of Directors and all stakeholders for their continued guidance and support.

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NHPC Commissions 250 MW Unit at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:01:39 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited has announced the commercial commissioning of Unit-3 with a capacity of 250 MW at its flagship 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, located on the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border. The company said commercial operations of the unit commenced from 00:00 hours on February 1, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

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NHPC added 250 MW unit in National grid

Newsmantra — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:10:44 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited successfully synchronised the second unit of 250 MW (Unit–3) of its 8×250 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) with the National Grid at 9:00 PM on 21.01.2026.

On the occasion, Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC conveyed his gratitude to the various govt agencies of Govt of India the Govt of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam .

The Subansiri Lower HEP will be India’s largest hydroelectric project, supporting national energy requirements .

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POWERCON® Group Announces ESG & Sustainability Performance, showcasing its advancement towards Net Zero

Newsmantra — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:14:54 +0000

Pune, 12th January 2026: The POWERCON® Group, a global leader in renewable energy(RE) asset creation and management, has released its ESG & Sustainability Performance Report, marking a major step forward in its journey towards responsible growth. This year, the company advanced its journey towards Net Zero, strengthened its renewable asset performance, and reported notable improvements across carbon reduction, circularity, and governance metrics.

The Net Zero journey spans POWERCON’s operations and extended value chain, marking a significant step in its broader decarbonisation strategy. In the portion of reporting year, the company supported an overall reduction of 5.6 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions, driven by enhanced energy efficiency, digital O&M technologies, and improved operational practices across sites. POWERCON delivered significant year-on-year gains in energy generation, reflecting stronger asset reliability and optimised field performance.

The Group advanced its ESG priorities by minimising waste, optimising resources, and managing materials responsibly, resulting in a 60% reduction in plastic usage, reinforced nearly 100% ban on Single-Use Plastic (SUP) across offices, warehouses, and O&M sites. The company also strengthened its efforts in Environmental protection with a 85% of total waste diverted from landfills, and the refurbishment of 55% of components instead of completely replacing them. Additionally, the Group used 70% renewable energy across its offices and operations.

Sustainability performance also strengthened, with over 40% of value-chain partners for critical components onboarded, 65% of suppliers currently operating under circularity compliance, and the company achieving 100% adherence to the Supplier Code of Conduct, supported by ongoing assessments and capability-building programs. Through POWERCON’s Social efforts at CORE Academy, 6,000+ RE professionals were trained helping build local green skills and supporting India’s broader clean-energy transition.

In Governance, POWERCON maintained zero non-compliances, zero data breaches, and zero human rights violations, underscoring its commitment to strong internal controls and transparent operations.

POWERCON was awarded ‘EcoEdge’– a Certificate of Recognition by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) towards effectively integrating Sustainability into its operations. Recently, the company also achieved the ‘Bronze’ certification from Government of India’s ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) initiative, where ‘Zero Effect’ signifies Zero harm to the environment.

Commenting on the company’s ESG performance, Mr. Praveen Kakulte, CEO and Founder, POWERCON® Group, said, “Our journey towards Net Zero is beyond offsetting emissions. Sustainability is now embedded across our business, from energy efficiency and circularity to ethical supply chains and workforce development. These milestones represent the collective commitment of our teams and partners to building RE operations that are responsible, resilient, and future-ready.”

POWERCON continues to align its systems with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 26000, and ISO 50001, SA8000 reinforcing its leadership in environmental management and ethical business governance. Going forward, POWERCON aims to deepen its presence across major Indian renewable corridors, while expanding projects in Africa and Southeast Asia, and achieve a further 5% reduction in GHG emissions (Across Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030.

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REC CMD Reviews Progress of RDSS and PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Rajasthan

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:02:07 +0000

JAIPUR. Shri Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of REC Limited, held a high-level review meeting in Jaipur on 26 December 2025 to assess the implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in Rajasthan. The meeting was attended by DISCOM chairmen, senior officials, field-level officers and representatives of agencies implementing smart metering projects across the state.

During the RDSS review, discussions focused on project execution, quality of materials and workmanship, contract management, monitoring mechanisms, adherence to scheme guidelines, recovery of electricity dues from government departments, timely release of state subsidies and Government Budgetary Support. Shri Srivastava appreciated Rajasthan DISCOMs for improving AT&C losses from 17.49 per cent in FY 2021–22 to 14.26 per cent in FY 2024–25 (provisional).

Reviewing the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it was noted that 2.36 lakh consumers have applied, with rooftop solar installations completed for 1.15 lakh consumers, while grants have been released to 1.04 lakh beneficiaries.

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Waaree Energies Secures 300MW Module Supply Order from Sembcorp Green Infra

Newsmantra — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:52:01 +0000

· High-efficiency G12R TOPCon dual-glass bifacial modules to power projects in Rajasthan

Bengaluru, 18^th December 2025 – Waaree Energies Ltd., India’s leading clean energy transition company, has secured a 300MW module supply order from Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (Sembcorp.

Under this contract, Waaree will supply its advanced G12R TOPCon dual-glass bifacial modules for Sembcorp’s large-scale solar projects in Rajasthan. The modules supplied by Waaree will be deployed at Sembcorp’s solar power project sites in Rajasthan. Waaree’s bifacial modules are designed for higher energy yield and long-term durability, supporting the development of dependable renewable energy assets. Deliveries under this contract will contribute to the company’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across India.

Mr Sunil Rathi, Executive Director, Waaree., said: “This underscores Waaree’s capability to deliver high-efficiency, future-ready solar technology at scale. As India expands its renewable footprint, we remain committed to enabling utility-grade projects with solutions that combine innovation, reliability, and world-class manufacturing.”

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