Omnicore Weekly #255 - 17 April 2026

The Notice Inviting Tender by Mahagenco Renewable Energy Ltd. seeks an agency to lease 700 acres of land and secure grid connectivity for developing a 175 MW solar pro

MegaCharge has partnered with National Highways for Electric Vehicles to deploy 660 EV charging points across a 5,500 km e-highway network in India. The initiative foc

Luminous Power Technologies is expanding its presence in Odisha with significant investments in solar and energy storage. The company is developing two major facilitie

Saatvik Green Energy Limited, through its subsidiary Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited, has secured domestic orders worth ₹108.75 crore for supplying solar PV

Envision Energy has secured a $500 million vendor financing agreement with BBVA to support its global renewable energy expansion across Europe, Asia, and Latin America

Singapore's Levanta Renewables has appointed China Energy Engineering Group as EPC contractor for a 166 MWp solar PV project with an 80 MWh battery storage system in t

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. has sought ₹660 crore debt funding for its 200 MW Dhar solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh under CPSU Scheme Phase-II. Approved

Energy Vault Holdings Inc. has entered the Japanese market by acquiring an 850 MW battery energy storage portfolio, including 350 MW advanced-stage projects and 500 MW

The UK government has backed an £86.5 million hydrogen electrolyser project in South Yorkshire, combining £40 million from Great British Energy and £46.5 million in

A 10,000 t/y green hydrogen-based acrylic acid project has been approved in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, by Guangdong Lianyue Hydrogen Energy Co Ltd with an investment of 1

Tata Motors has delivered its first Prima E.55S electric trucks to BillionE Mobility, marking a major step in India’s heavy-duty EV segment. An additional order of 2

Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have inaugurated a 1.3 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, through the

Cyient Semiconductors has completed an $85 million majority investment in Kinetic Technologies to strengthen its global chip capabilities. The acquisition adds over 10

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has issued a tender for supplying 1 GW of crystalline bifacial solar modules for projects in Lalitpur and Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, with

Leading clean energy firms including Jindal Renewables, INOXGFL Group, and Sekura Energy are in discussions to acquire Vena Energy India from BlackRock’s GIP. The de

NTPC Limited’s subsidiary THDC India Limited has commissioned the fourth 250 MW unit of the 1,000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project, achieving commercial operations fr

Reliance Industries has entered ALMM List-II with 1,238 MW of HJT solar cell capacity, while Jupiter International added 991 MW of Mono PERC capacity and Websol Energy

Avaada Group is investing ₹22,000 crore to expand its solar and energy storage portfolio, including nearly 1,000 MW of solar projects and a 2,500 MWh battery storage

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that no No-Objection Certificate (NOC) is required under FDRE guidelines when Energy Storage Systems (ESS) discharge

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted relief to solar developers facing delays due to transmission planning issues, particularly in Rajasthan. T

Switch Mobility has completed delivery of 100 electric buses to Mauritius, marking India’s largest e-bus export. Supplied via CESL tender, buses will be operated by

India aims to build a complete EV battery ecosystem within the next 2–3 years, said Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal. The strategy focuses on securing lithium and other

MaxVolt Energy has announced its upcoming L3 Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery system for electric mobility applications. The 51.2V-105Ah pack is designed for el

Statiq has launched a portable 3.3 kW AC EV charger designed to eliminate the need for dedicated home charging infrastructure. The device plugs into a standard 3-pin 1

InSolare Energy, in consortium with SCC Infrastructure, has signed Green Ammonia Purchase Agreements with SECI worth ₹3,700 crore (~USD 398 million) to supply 85,000

Pune-based Enlight Metals has begun production of solar mounting structures using a contract manufacturing model to support India’s renewable energy growth. Its port

NCL Industries’ board has approved a 130 MW hybrid renewable energy project combining solar and wind power in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, with a total investment of ₹91

Vineyard Wind has filed a lawsuit against GE Vernova over a $4.5 billion offshore wind project in Massachusetts, alleging breach of contract after GE attempted to exit

Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has awarded contracts for 14 renewable energy projects totaling over 1.3 GW under the Long-Term 2 (LT2) proc

Lion Energy has entered a strategic partnership with American Battery Factory (ABF) to support its 4.5GWh battery offtake agreements and strengthen US-based LFP batter

GAIL (India) Limited plans to invest ₹3,294 crore in a 600 MW greenfield solar project in Uttar Pradesh, integrating a 550 MWh battery energy storage system to enhan

Brookfield Asset Management is planning to divest its 550 MW solar project in Bikaner for an estimated enterprise value of ₹3,000 crore, as part of a strategic portf

Jakson Group expanded its portfolio by launching five solutions, including BESS (3–15 kVA), solar kits, gensets, mobile light towers, and electric three-wheelers. Wi

Andhra Pradesh plans to deploy 3,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to manage peak demand, improve grid stability, and integrate renewable energy. The in

Elgin Energy has secured up to £500 million in financing from a banking syndicate to support construction of its UK solar and storage pipeline, targeting up to 1 GW c

Google has secured a power distribution licence for its 1 GW data centre hub in Vizag, Visakhapatnam, marking a key milestone for its ₹ 1.25 lakh crore investment. A

The Central Electricity Authority has introduced 2026 amendment regulations to set technical standards for renewable energy and BESS projects, effective April 2027. Th

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has commissioned Phase VI of its BESS project in Jaisalmer, adding 38 MW and 80.252 MWh, taking total capacity to 285 MW / 601.904 MWh. Operati

Chartered Speed targets ₹1,800–1,900 crore revenue in two years driven by 3,000 electric buses under government schemes, alongside an ₹855 crore IPO to fund expa

The Battery Management System (BMS) is becoming a core software intelligence layer in electric vehicles, especially within Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). It goes be

Indian researchers improved perovskite solar mini-modules using reduced graphene oxide interface engineering, achieving 16.6% efficiency and over 1,300 hours stability

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has fully commissioned its 100 MW wind power project through its subsidiary ACME Eco Clean Energy in Gujarat. The final 4 MW was commissioned o

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has introduced a revised fee structure for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturer

The Bihar government has announced its Green Hydrogen Policy 2026, targeting production of 1 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen and green ammonia annually by 2031. The plan

Amogy and GS Engineering & Construction have formed a joint venture to develop carbon-free power generation using ammonia cracking technology. The system converts ammo

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited has partnered with Sangam India Limited to develop a 50 MW hybrid renewable project in Rajasthan, comprising 30 MW solar, 20 M

ANDRITZ has secured a major order from Torrent Power to supply electromechanical equipment for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Maharashtra. The scop

NHPC Limited approached the CERC for tariff adoption of 1200 MW ISTS solar projects integrated with 600 MW/2400 MWh energy storage under competitive bidding. The disco

Omans's Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC has been selected by the Government of Botswana to develop a 500 MW solar PV project with integrated battery storage in Maun, mark

In Maharashtra, GAIL (India) Ltd will develop a 100 MW captive solar power project with a 22 MWh battery energy storage system in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district.

Vestas has secured a 70 MW order from Tessa Green Energy to supply 11 EnVentus turbines for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The deal includes a long-term AOM

Tata Motors plans to begin manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen internal combustion engine buses at its Lucknow plant, marking a major step toward clean long-

Sineng Electric has deployed its technology in a 300 MW/1,200 MWh battery energy storage system in Gansu, China, now operational. The project enhances grid stability a

Karnataka plans to implement lifetime road tax on all electric cars under the 2026 amendment, ranging from 5% to 10% based on price. The move, expected to roll out soo

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is investing $550 million in Lucid Group through its subsidiary Ayar Third Investment Company via convertible preferred stock. Ad

Swedish green steel startup Stegra has secured $1.7 billion (1.4 billion euros) in funding from a Wallenberg-led investor consortium, including Temasek and IKEA-linke

Pi Green Innovations and EcoGuard Global have partnered to deploy Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems for carbon capture projects, creating a

Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $429.8 million in a 473 MW data center campus near Navi Mumbai. The project spans 49 acres and includes six buildings, with f

Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd has built a strong renewable energy portfolio exceeding ₹1,000 crore, including recent orders worth over ₹ 1,070 crore. The company has

EDF power solutions has commissioned the 140 MW Umsobomvu Wind Farm in South Africa, boosting its 2026 renewable pipeline. The project is part of the 520 MW Koruson 2

EDF power solutions and Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est have achieved financial close on the 185.6 MW Forêt Domaniale wind project in Quebec. Backed by major lend

Authority for Public Services Regulation has issued an RFP to appoint advisors for a 1,000MW/4-hour BESS project in Oman. The consultant will provide regulatory, techn

A green methanol project powered by green hydrogen has begun construction in Shenyang. The facility will produce 100,000 tonnes annually using agricultural waste and h

MobiLane has partnered with Ather Energy to expand interoperable EV charging access across India. The integration allows Ather users to access MobiLane’s network sea

Germany has provided a €200 million concessional loan to South Africa to strengthen its electricity grid and expand renewable energy capacity. Additional €270 mill

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed a framework to levy compensation charges for granting extensions under GNA Regulations, 2022. Develop

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. approved an investment of Rs.1.31 crore to acquire a 26% stake in Roofsol Renewables Five Pvt. Ltd., a solar SPV, to meet captive power needs

The Commission has framed the draft OERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations.