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ACME Solar secures ₹1,571 cr IIFCL funding for 300 Mw Rajasthan project

IIFCL will be the sole lender for the project with a repayment tenor of 19 years; the ₹2,123 crore project will integrate a 1,350 MWh battery energy storage system

AESL wins ₹4,700 cr transmission project in Maha for 4.5 GW renewable power

The 36-month project will add 562 circuit km of transmission lines and 9,000 MVA of transformation capacity while supporting pumped-storage projects in Maharashtra

Solar panel maker Avaada Electro files updated DRHP for ₹7,600 crore IPO

The Brookfield-backed company plans a ₹1,600 crore fresh issue and a ₹6,000 crore offer for sale as it expands solar module and cell manufacturing capacity in India

August Energy, Energeia form $100 mn platform to decarbonise C&I facilities

The August Energeia platform will finance and manage energy-efficiency upgrades and renewable energy systems for commercial and industrial customers without upfront investment

L&T wins three BESS projects worth over ₹5,000 crore in West Asia

The three battery energy storage projects will collectively add 6 GWh of storage capacity and include grid interconnections, substations and underground cables

Avaada signs pact for ₹10,000 crore green industrial campus in Hisar

The proposed 300-acre campus will run on round-the-clock renewable energy, create over 5,000 jobs and support industries seeking to decarbonise operations

Rising FDRE, RTC volumes to drive electricity futures market growth

Rising round-the-clock renewable power and a larger merchant market could give India's electricity futures market the volumes it needs to deepen and mature

Nuclear power companies seek tariff clarity for SHANTI-led bets

Industry seeks market-aligned tariffs, long-term financing and a level playing field, while discoms call for predictability and a two-part tariff structure

Nuclear energy players bat for faster clearances, tech indigenisation

Nuclear power developers seek shorter regulatory approval timelines, standardised designs and greater technology indigenisation to reduce costs and speed up projects

RE developers may exit plain solar, high-tariff hybrid projects: MNRE secy

MNRE has asked renewable energy implementing agencies to explore ways to secure power purchase agreements for stalled projects, including by changing their profile

How liberalisation pushed power sector from persistent outages to surpluses

Three decades of reforms have taken India's power sector from chronic shortages to near-universal access and surplus capacity, but discom finances remain a key challenge

RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA

Renewable energy bidding slowed amid delays in signing power agreements and transmission constraints, while ICRA expects capacity addition to moderate to 45 GW in FY27

Tata Sons' capital call: Listed giants find their own growth fuel

In the concluding part, Business Standard examines how listed Tata companies will fund expansion

ReNew's Q1FY27 net profit rises 16% to ₹595 crore, revenue up 16%

Renewable energy firm ReNew reported a 16 per cent rise in Q1FY27 net profit to Rs 595 crore, while commissioned capacity increased 17 per cent year-on-year to 13.1 GW

New nuclear rules mandate financial security of plants, say experts

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage

PM Surya Ghar: Solar industry seeks battery integration, policy continuity

As the government plans the next phase of PM Surya Ghar, industry leaders seek battery storage integration, differentiated support and policy continuity to sustain growth

India's solar additions rise 38% ahead of ALMM-II deadline: Report

Developers rushed to commission projects before ALMM-II took effect, while Wood Mackenzie expects India's solar capacity additions to exceed 50 GW in 2026

Hinduja Group to invest ₹2,500 cr in TN across renewables, EV ecosystem

The investment includes over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and electric buses, spanning solar, wind, battery technologies, charging infrastructure and mobility solutions

Motilal Oswal commits ₹1,500 cr investment in Inox Clean Energy platform

The funds, raised through compulsorily convertible debentures, will support Inox Clean's growth, particularly inorganic initiatives, as it expands its renewable energy portfolio

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufacturing, engineering and supply chains