MNRE Clarifies PM-Surya Ghar Rules: Rooftop Installations Made Mandatory For RESCO And Virtual Net Metering Models

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an important clarification regarding the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA)…

Eskom Opens Tender to Attract Private Investment in Transmission Projects Under Energy Transition Plan

Representational image. Credit: Canva Eskom has announced a significant step toward expanding South Africa’s electricity transmission infrastructure with the launch of a pre-qualification tender for private sector investors interested in…

DOE Endorses 17 New Power Projects to NGCP, Reinforcing Renewable and Storage Momentum

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Department of Energy (DOE) endorsed a total of 17 power generation projects to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in June 2025, signaling…

MNRE Updates ALMM List-II With Leading Solar PV Cell Manufacturers And Technologies

Representational image. Credit: Canva On July 31, 2025, the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for Solar PV Cells was updated to include several manufacturers across India. The…

CERC Forms Committee To Evaluate SCOD Extensions For Renewable And Storage Projects

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued an office order on July 30, 2025, to constitute a committee for recommending extensions in the Scheduled Commercial Operation…

NTPC Invites Bids For O&M Of 250 MW Solar Plant At Shimbhu Ki Bhurj In Rajasthan

Representational image. Credit: Canva NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has issued an online invitation for bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of…

Phillips 66 Hit with $800 Million Penalty in Biofuel Trade Secrets Case

“In summary, the court finds that Phillips 66’s misconduct was ‘reprehensible’ from a business perspective. The evidence at trial reflects that Phillips 66 took advantage of Propel Fuels by abusing…

SolarEdge and Solar Landscape Ink Deal for 500+ Commercial Rooftop Solar Projects in the U.S.

In a major push toward scaling clean energy infrastructure, SolarEdge Technologies, a global smart energy technology provider, has partnered with U.S.-based commercial rooftop solar developer Solar Landscape to supply domestically…

Tractebel, NRG-Pallas extend cooperation on research reactor

Friday, 1 August 2025 Belgian engineering firm Tractebel announced it has signed a new mutual agreement with NRG-Pallas to extend their long-standing collaboration on the construction of the Pallas research…

Exxon, Chevron report record oil production for second quarter

(Bloomberg) – Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. posted better-than-expected results after record oil production cushioned the impact of lower crude prices.  Exxon pumped more oil than it has…