Top Stories Of The Day: Newtrace Raises $6.3M for Green Hydrogen; Waaree Renewable Wins 300 MW Solar EPC Contract and More…

Newtrace has secured $6.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to advance its green hydrogen electrolyser technology. The investment will support scaling of high-efficiency electrolysers designed to reduce hydrogen production costs. The startup aims to strengthen India’s emerging green hydrogen ecosystem and accelerate the transition to clean industrial fuels.


Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has secured a 300 MW solar EPC contract, reinforcing its presence in India’s large-scale solar project development market. The project will involve engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale solar capacity as the company continues expanding its renewable project portfolio.


NTPC Green Energy Limited has activated a 270 MW solar unit at the Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat. The commissioning marks another milestone in the development of one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks and contributes to India’s growing solar generation capacity.


Grew Solar has secured a ₹500 crore repeat order for high-efficiency M10R solar modules. The modules will power multiple utility-scale solar projects across India, reflecting growing demand for advanced photovoltaic technologies and reliable domestic module supply.


Aavin has invited tenders for solar power procurement and wastewater management projects across facilities in Tamil Nadu. The initiative aims to improve sustainability in dairy operations by adopting renewable power and better environmental management systems.


Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has invited bids for a 6 MW solar project integrated with a 2.1 MW / 4.2 MWh battery energy storage system in Himachal Pradesh. The project aims to strengthen renewable power supply and improve energy reliability in the region.


Nuclear Fuel Complex Hyderabad has invited tenders for the construction of RCC over-ground solar evaporation ponds. The project will support wastewater management and industrial sustainability practices within the facility.


Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has issued a pre-bid tender for 800 kV, 6000 MW HVDC terminals and AC substation expansion at Barmer in Rajasthan. The infrastructure will strengthen long-distance power transmission capacity to support renewable integration.


Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited has approached Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission for tariff approval related to an 11 MW solar project in Morbi. The project aims to enhance solar generation capacity in Gujarat.


Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission released its Annual Report 2023–24, highlighting investments in renewable energy projects and power infrastructure development across the state. The report outlines progress in strengthening power supply reliability and supporting energy transition goals.


Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has allowed an appeal filed by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited, ruling that an NTPC Limited solar project must pay applicable state transmission charges.


The Indian government has highlighted new initiatives promoting green steel production and low-carbon industrial processes. These programs aim to reduce emissions in heavy industries while supporting adoption of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies.


Roofsol Energy has signed a 7 MWp solar power purchase agreement with JK Tyre & Industries to supply clean energy to its Uttarakhand facility. The partnership supports industrial decarbonization and renewable energy adoption.


Shakti Pumps organized a dealer meet in Kanpur to promote solar-powered irrigation solutions. The initiative aims to strengthen distribution networks and encourage adoption of solar pumping systems among farmers.


Researchers have developed quasi-2D tellurium nanosheets that significantly improve catalytic efficiency for green hydrogen production. The innovation could enhance water-splitting processes and support development of cost-effective hydrogen generation technologies.


Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted how agri-renewable energy solutions are helping reduce irrigation costs and improve farmer incomes. Agrivoltaics and solar irrigation systems are increasingly transforming rural energy access and supporting sustainable agriculture.


Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the tariff for a 500 MW / 2000 MWh standalone battery energy storage project. The project is expected to enhance grid stability and enable better integration of renewable power.


Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an additional surcharge of ₹0.13/kWh for open-access consumers for the first half of FY27. The decision affects commercial and industrial power users utilizing open access power procurement.


Hygge Energy and Atria Renewable Energy have partnered to accelerate rooftop solar deployment and peer-to-peer energy trading in Bengaluru. The collaboration aims to expand distributed renewable energy adoption in urban areas.


VNT is accelerating deployment of energy-efficient solutions for India’s telecom networks, focusing on power optimization and renewable integration to reduce operational costs and emissions across telecom infrastructure.


Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited has requested tariff approval of ₹2.66/kWh for a 10 MW solar project at Manjal in Kutch from Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission. The project aims to support renewable capacity expansion in Gujarat.


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