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Amid a power crisis, the municipal corporation has restricted its official Diwali illumination to just seven locations and limited operating hours to conserve electricity across the state.

The IEMI 2025 reveals an uneven EV transition across India's 36 jurisdictions, highlighting gaps between vehicle adoption, charging readiness across 28 states, and concentrated research capabilities.

ACME Solar's subsidiary has signed a 25-year PPA with NTPC for a 400 MW renewable energy project in India at INR 4.37/kWh, with power supply scheduled to start in June 2028.

Sigenergy launched India's first single storage platform featuring Sigen Neo, SigenCube, and SigenTerra at REI 2026, introducing AI-enabled renewable energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility sectors.

Indian Railways should integrate a direct-connection solar energy strategy into the National Master Plan, using vacant land to power traction systems, lower logistics costs, and achieve net-zero targets efficiently.

ENGIE commissioned 450 MW of new solar capacity in Rajasthan and Gujarat, expanding its Indian renewable portfolio to 2 GW while advancing upcoming battery storage and hybrid energy projects.

Vikram Solar secured an order to supply 289.87 MWp of N-type TOPCon solar modules for an 810 MW solar power project at RUVN Solar Park in Rajasthan, boosting India's renewable energy capacity.

Delhi exceeded its year-end target for electric vehicle charging points three months early, installing 14,225 points by September 30, driven by aggressive green mobility policies and infrastructure expansion.

BYD's luxury brand Denza will debut the Z9 GT EV in India on November 13, 2026. Priced up to Rs 1.5 crore, it features 1,156hp, a 122.5kWh battery, and 600km range.

IndiGrid has commissioned a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system project in Rajasthan, aimed at enhancing grid flexibility and renewable energy integration.