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Maharashtra secures 1.75 trillion INR investment for AI and clean energy projects

The Maharashtra government has signed two landmark agreements worth 1.75 trillion INR with JW Global Group and Shyam Steel. The investments prioritize high-tech infrastructure, including a massive 1.4 GW artificial intelligence campus and pioneering small modular nuclear reactor technology to support India's digital and industrial growth.

India | 15 hours ago

Renewable Energy

GAIL India signs agreement with TUSCO for 600 MW solar and BESS capacity in Uttar Pradesh

GAIL (India) Limited has finalized contracts with TUSCO Limited to develop a 600 MW solar plant and a 550 MWh battery storage system in Jhansi. The integrated project aims to decarbonize GAIL’s petrochemical operations and support renewable energy demand for gas-based and biogas facilities across Uttar Pradesh.

15 hours ago • India

Renewable Energy

Suniva to build 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina with $350 million investment

Suniva has announced plans to build a 4.5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina, with a projected opening in Q2 2027. The $350 million investment, creating over 550 jobs, will bring the company's total US domestic solar cell capacity to over 5.5 GW annually, making it the largest merchant solar cell manufacturer in the country.

15 hours ago • United States

Renewable Energy

Delhi initiates land-neutral energy expansion with 2 MW floating solar pilot at Bawana

The Delhi government has commenced the tendering process for a 2 MW floating solar facility at the Bawana power plant. By utilizing existing industrial cooling ponds, this pilot project aims to address land constraints in urban renewable energy development while testing the feasibility of wider deployment across the city's water bodies and drainage systems.

15 hours ago • India

Renewable Energy

Sangam India integrates BESS-enabled hybrid renewables to decarbonize textile production in Rajasthan

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions and Sangam India have partnered to deploy a 50 MW hybrid solar-wind project in Rajasthan. Incorporating a 2 MWh battery energy storage system, the initiative provides round-the-clock renewable energy to five textile facilities via a group captive model, streamlining the manufacturer's transition toward sustainable energy.

15 hours ago • India

Renewable Energy

GAIL scales renewable capacity with INR 38 billion solar and storage expansion across two states

GAIL plans to significantly expand its renewable energy footprint by developing 700 MW of solar capacity with integrated storage in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The initiative supports captive industrial demand while accelerating the company’s transition toward cleaner energy and operational sustainability.

15 hours ago • India

Renewable Energy

ITM Power secures £86.5 million UK government backing for Chronos electrolyser line

ITM Power has received a £40 million investment from Great British Energy and a confirmed £46.5 million grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The funds will establish a 1 GW automated manufacturing line for its next-generation Chronos electrolyser stack in the UK, supporting domestic hydrogen production capacity.

15 hours ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

Sineng Electric powers 300 MW storage project to manage renewable curtailment in Gansu

A 300 MW / 1,200 MWh standalone battery energy storage project equipped with Sineng Electric's central PCS has entered commercial operation in Zhangye City, Gansu Province. The four-hour long-duration system is expected to reduce curtailed wind and solar generation by over 79 million kWh annually while providing grid ancillary services.

15 hours ago • China

Renewable Energy

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

15 hours ago • Egypt

Investments & Funding

World Bank approves $500 million Morocco loan for jobs and green growth reforms

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package for Morocco under its First Jobs and Green Growth Development Policy Loan. The programme supports labour market reforms, SME development, clean energy investment, and pharmaceutical export expansion, with targets including 330,000 job seekers and over 40,000 new childcare places.

15 hours ago • Morocco

Investments & Funding

Maharashtra positions Mumbai region for multi-sector growth with $6.5 billion Vingroup investment plan

Maharashtra has entered into a strategic agreement with Vietnam’s Vingroup to explore $6.5 billion in investments across urban development, electric mobility, renewable energy, and infrastructure, signaling expanding foreign participation in India’s urban and sustainability-focused economic transformation.

15 hours ago • India

Investments & Funding

EIB and Societe Generale provide €153m for Sicily's 137 MW sand solar project

The EIB and Societe Generale have signed a €153 million financing package for the 137 MW Sand Solar photovoltaic plant in Sicily. The project, developed by Peridot Solar, will generate 256 GWh annually and aligns with Italy's 2030 energy and climate plan.

15 hours ago • Italy

Investments & Funding

NHPC advances Rs.300 billion etalin Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh

NHPC Ltd is progressing with a Rs.300 billion investment plan for the 3,000 MW Etalin hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative aims to boost India’s renewable energy capacity and involves significant infrastructure development.

15 hours ago • India

Renewable Energy

AfDB's SEFA launches $20 million green hydrogen facility for African projects

The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has launched a Green Hydrogen Programme call for proposals, offering up to $20 million in pre-investment financing for three to five projects. The reimbursable grants will support feasibility studies, engineering design, and transaction advisory services to advance projects toward final investment decision.

15 hours ago • Africa

Renewable Energy

Saatvik Green Energy secures INR 1.08 billion solar module supply contract for Indian domestic market

India-based Saatvik Green Energy has finalized a deal valued at INR 1.08 billion to supply solar photovoltaic modules to a major domestic independent power producer. The agreement, slated for completion by September 2026, highlights the accelerating demand for localized renewable energy infrastructure and components.

15 hours ago • India

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Defence | 15 hours ago

General Atomics to integrate advanced ELINT capabilities into US Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER fleet

The US Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft through a new contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. This initiative integrates specialized electronic intelligence sensors to enhance long-range threat detection and support manned-unmanned teaming, ensuring increased survivability for crewed assets in contested environments.

Defence | 15 hours ago

Lockheed Martin secures $105 million USSF contract to advance next-generation GPS infrastructure

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at up to $105 million to modernize the Global Positioning System ground control network. This agreement supports the deployment of advanced GPS IIIF satellites, enhancing signal resiliency and anti-jamming capabilities for both critical military operations and global civilian infrastructure.

Energy & Power | 15 hours ago

Saipem secures two Offshore CRPOS from Aramco for Safaniya field work

Saipem has received two contract release purchase orders under its long-term agreement with Aramco for EPCI work at the Safaniya oil field, including water injection platforms, wellheads, pipelines, and subsea facilities.

Government & Policy | 15 hours ago

EU Commission awards €180m Sovereign Cloud tender to four European providers

The European Commission has selected Post Telecom, StackIT, Scaleway, and Proximus for a six-year, €180 million tender to supply sovereign cloud services to EU institutions, applying a new sovereignty framework that permits non-EU technologies only under strict conditions.