Starsight Secures $15 Million From British International Investment To Expand Solar Projects In West Africa

Starsight Energy Africa Group has secured $15 million in funding from British International Investment (BII), marking a significant step toward expanding renewable energy solutions across West Africa. The mezzanine debt…

Kerala IT Hub Power Utility Reports Lower Surplus Amid Cost Cuts And Efficiency Concerns

Representational image. Credit: Canva Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, has presented its financial performance for the financial year 2024–25 before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The IT park, which operates as a…

Leaders Urge UK Gov to Prioritize Homegrown Energy

A statement sent to Rigzone by industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) on Wednesday announced that leaders from across industry, academia, and civic society are “urging the UK government to…

Ministry of Power Notifies Electricity Amendment Rules 2026 to Simplify Captive Power and Boost Clean Energy Adoption

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing important changes to the regulatory framework for captive generating plants in India. The amendments…

United States Faces Historic Power Demand Surge As Wood Mackenzie Highlights Grid Costs And Risks At The ACORE Policy Forum

Representational image. Credit: Canva The United States is experiencing its fastest surge in electricity demand in more than two decades, driven by record data centre construction, electrification, and the rapid…

MNRE Invites Bids To Strengthen National Renewable Energy Portal Operations

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids to appoint an agency for managing the National Renewable Energy Portal (NREP), a key platform that serves as a…

STQC and NISE Sign MoU to Strengthen Solar Testing and Certification Ecosystem in India

In a move aimed at enhancing the quality and reliability of solar technologies in India, the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…

NTPC Limited Commissions 165 MW Solar Capacity At Khavda-II Project In Gujarat

Representational image. Credit: Canva NTPC Limited has achieved an important milestone in its renewable energy journey with the addition of new solar capacity in Gujarat. According to a regulatory filing…