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Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), a leading manufacturer of EV charging and renewable energy solutions, has secured the 5-Star rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for its 60 kW & 120 kW DC Fast EV Chargers.

The certification has been awarded under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s EV Charger Star Labelling Programme. Servotech’s ST-EVDC60KW and ST-EVDC120KW EV Charger models, achieved a weighted average energy efficiency of 97%, placing them in the highest rating category under the programme. These cutting-edge chargers set a new gold standard for power conservation and operational reliability across the electric vehicle ecosystem.

The achievement reinforces Servotech’s commitment to developing high-efficiency EV charging solutions that help reduce energy losses, improve charging performance, and lower operating costs for charge point operators, fleet owners, and infrastructure developers. The certification further strengthens Servotech’s competitive position across government, PSU, OMC, commercial, and fleet charging deployments where energy efficiency and lifecycle operating costs are increasingly becoming key procurement considerations.

Commenting on the development, Raman Bhatia, Managing Director, Servotech Renewable Power Systems Ltd. said, “We are delighted to secure the BEE 5-Star Rating for our 60 kW and 120 kW DC Fast Chargers. This is a monumental validation of our engineering excellence as we scale the nation’s EV charging infrastructure and critically prioritize energy efficiency. For the past years, we have focused most of our investments on new product development, quality enhancement, and automation, indigenising components and expanding production capacities. This recognition reinforces our mission to deliver world-class, sustainable, and highly efficient charging solutions that power India’s green mobility transition responsibly.”

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Department of School Education and Literacy (DOSEL), Ministry of Education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for solarising DOSEL buildings across India.

Under this collaboration, SECI will facilitate the installation of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plants across DoSEL buildings nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, supporting India’s transition towards cleaner, sustainable public infrastructure, stated SECI.

The MoU was signed and exchanged by Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, Director, DoSEL, in the presence of Mir Mohammed Ali, Director, MNRE, and Manas Ranjan Mishra, Deputy General Manager (Solar), SECI, representing DoSEL and SECI, respectively.
SECI, in the last one year, have also increased its focus on the distributed renewable energy segment primarily the rooftop solar segment. In February 2026, SECI signed an MoU with the Mumbai Port Authority to deploy solar power across port facilities, to green critical port infrastructure and deepen cross-sector collaboration.

In January 2026, SECI signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to install grid-connected rooftop solar systems on DGCA buildings nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. SECI also signed an MoU with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to solarise around 244 municipal buildings across Delhi.

In November 2025, SECI and the Ministry of External Affairs inked an MoU to equip all MEA buildings across India with grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.

In October 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and SECI signed an MoU to develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO campuses nationwide, aiming to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027.

In August 2025, SECI signed an MoU with the Renewable Energy Agency Puducherry to solarise all government buildings in the Union Territory.

Earlier this month, SECI signed its first-ever 700 MW Commercial and Industrial (C&I) renewable energy term sheet with Acme Cleantech Solutions, expanding its clean energy supply portfolio beyond DISCOMs to cater to India’s growing C&I market.
Recently, SECI and MahaGenco Renewable Energy have signed an MoU to jointly explore and develop renewable energy and emerging clean energy projects with a potential pipeline of up to 5 GW, spanning FDRE, RTC power, energy storage and green hydrogen technologies.

Lithium Urban Technologies, one of India’s leading integrated enterprise mobility platforms, announced a strategic investment from JSW Green Mobility.

The Company has built an integrated mobility platform spanning electric fleets, charging infrastructure, fleet intelligence systems and centralised operational command capabilities. Today, the company manages over 25,000 trips daily through a network of more than 3,000 vehicles and 1,300 chargers, serving over 100 enterprise customers.

Dhanpal Jhaveri, Chief Executive Officer, Eversource Capital, said: “Mobility is increasingly becoming an ecosystem play, where value will accrue not to individual assets, but to platforms that can integrate infrastructure, technology and operations at scale. Lithium has built a business with strong operating foundations and this investment by JSW Green Mobility provides significant headroom for growth. By combining fleets, charging infrastructure, intelligent mobility systems and centralised operational oversight within a single platform, Lithium has developed capabilities that are increasingly difficult to replicate at scale. We look forward to this partnership with JSW Group, whose long-term orientation and industrial lineage add an important dimension to Lithium as it enters its next phase of value creation.”

The strategic partnership will accelerate Lithium’s expansion as demand for reliable, technology-enabled and sustainable mobility solutions continues to grow across enterprise and digital mobility ecosystems.

Parth Jindal, of JSW Group, said: “India’s mobility landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, electrification and the growing scale of digital commerce. We believe the future will be shaped by integrated, technology-led mobility platforms that can deliver reliability, operational efficiency and scale. Lithium has built a differentiated business with strong execution capabilities and high-quality infrastructure. We are excited to partner with Lithium Urban as it accelerates growth and helps shape the future of clean mobility in India.”

Don Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Lithium Urban Technologies, said: “India’s commercial mobility sector continues to be dominated by conventional fuel-powered vehicles. The opportunity ahead is not simply to replace vehicles, but to build the infrastructure, operating systems and technology capabilities required to make electrification work at scale.

Over the last decade, we have built that foundation — spanning charging infrastructure, fleet intelligence systems and centralised Network Operations Centres. We believe the market will increasingly shift to organised platforms that can deliver reliability, safety and operational efficiency. Lithium’s technology-enabled platform is well-positioned to accelerate that transition.

We are pleased to welcome JSW Green Mobility as a strategic investor. Their partnership will help us accelerate electric fleet deployment, expand charging infrastructure and continue strengthening the technology capabilities that underpin our platform.”

The investment marks the next phase of growth for Lithium as it continues to expand its fleet, charging infrastructure and technology capabilities. With transportation systems becoming increasingly electrified, connected and software-enabled, it is focused on building the scale and operating capabilities required to support India’s evolving mobility needs. Meresis Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor to this transaction.

Envision Energy India, leading OEM in collaboration with Juniper Green Energy commissioned India’s largest wind turbine, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector and the company’s expanding wind portfolio.

Envision Energy India’s EN182|5MW wind turbine offers a 5MW capacity and a 182-metre rotor diameter, 105.56 metre hub height with tubular steel tower, making it the largest wind turbine by rotor diameter installed in India to date. The new platform enhances annual energy output (AEP) by over 40% from its current EN 156/3.3MW platform. This platform, featuring a larger swept area, having enhanced Turbine operational temperature till 50 Deg C ambient and 98% machine uptime in high wind speeds, is a clear demonstration of Envision’s technological process.

As part of its renewable operational portfolio expansion, Juniper Green Energy has successfully commissioned 20 MW of wind power capacity at Surendranagar and Rajkot districts and 75.6 MW of wind power capacity in Barmer, Rajasthan, as of June 2026. The company is also set to commission an additional 246.4 MW of wind capacity at these sites in the coming months. The latest commissioning follows the recent addition of 305 MW of renewable capacity in Gujarat and the commencement of India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project in Rajasthan, further strengthening Juniper Green Energy’s diversified clean energy pipeline.

Commenting on this important milestone, RPV Prasad, Managing Director, Envision Energy India, said, “We are very happy to partner with Juniper Green Energy in this successful commissioning, which is a breakthrough for the wind energy sector. We are proud to partner in deploying the next-gen technology that will significantly enhance energy generation & project efficiency catalysing India’s clean energy transition. The significant benefits of our new EN 182/5MW is a clear demonstration of our technological prowess.”

Commenting on this development, Ankush Malik, CEO of Juniper Green Energy, said, “The successful commissioning of these projects demonstrates our continued focus on scaling our wind energy portfolio through a combination of technology and execution capabilities. The deployment of Envision’s 5 MW turbines, featuring one of the largest rotor diameters in India, presented significant logistical and engineering challenges, particularly in transporting its blades that are approximately 89 metres long. Successfully installing 51 Envision’s EN 182 turbines over a short period of 6 months across multiple project locations is a testament to the meticulous planning, engineering and execution capabilities of our teams. As we continue to expand our footprint, we remain focused on developing renewable energy infrastructure that supports India’s growing clean energy ambitions”

Envision Energy India will be completing 10 Years of operations in July 2026 and has built significant market share for its Smart Wind Turbines with IPP customers. With an enhanced manufacturing footprint across India with plans for 5GW|PA, the company is aligned with MNRE localization goals and Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision; it aims to raise it localization content from 60% to 80% shortly.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, a leading player in India’s electrical and automation sector, announced that its electrical and digital technologies have powered over 50 GW of solar capacity across India and global markets.

This milestone underscores Lauritz Knudsen’s clear focus on enabling solar energy to move beyond capacity creation to meaningful, widespread access, reaching factories, farms, homes, and underserved communities, while supporting the scale required for national energy transition goals.

India’s solar journey is no longer limited to large utility parks. It is increasingly visible at the last mile, powering irrigation through PM-KUSUM, enabling households under PM Surya Ghar, and extending reliable electricity access to communities beyond traditional grid reach.

The pace of this transformation has been rapid. India has steadily added solar capacity, with solar now accounting for nearly 55% of installed renewable energy capacity, surpassing 154 GW. This expansion spans two parallel tracks: large-scale utility projects that adds capacity to the grid reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and distributed deployments that deliver direct economic and social impact.

Lauritz Knudsen operates across three segments, which are Utility scale power plants, Commercial and Industries (C&I), and residentials, delivering advanced AC solutions, DC switchgear, Smart metering and cloud based remote monitoring solutions that ensure solar installations are safe, reliable, and built for long-term performance. This capability is rooted in over seven decades of experience in India’s electrical infrastructure ecosystem. The company has supported more than 2,350 solar projects, partnered with over 350 EPCs and 300+ developers, and trained over 300 system integrators,  building local capacity critical to sustaining the sector’s growth.

Naresh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, said: “When a farmer moves away from diesel-based irrigation or a household gains dependable access to electricity, that is when the energy transition becomes real. The significance of the 50 GW milestone lies not just in scale, but in how widely its benefits are felt. Our focus has been to ensure that solar infrastructure is dependable, accessible, and built to serve every segment of society.”

As India’s solar ecosystem has expanded, so has its technical complexity. Higher capacities, evolving grid dynamics, and the growth of distributed generation models are driving the need for more advanced, application-specific electrical solutions.

Lauritz Knudsen supports the entire solar value chain, from power generation  to evacuation and integration into the grid. The company’s portfolio reflects this shift, with strong growth across renewable-linked products, including medium-voltage solutions, AC and DC Switchgear solutions, software and services.

The renewable surge is also accelerating the scale of domestic manufacturing. India’s solar manufacturing capacity expanded significantly from FY2025 to FY2026, strengthening the country’s self-reliance. Lauritz Knudsen has supported this evolution by equipping manufacturing facilities with robust, future-ready electrical systems tailored to emerging requirements

As India progresses towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, the focus is shifting from quantity to quality of transition, ensuring that energy access is not only expanded but also equitably distributed.

Jupiter International Limited, one of India’s leading solar cell manufacturers, has inaugurated its Unit IV at its Baddi manufacturing campus in Himachal Pradesh, adding 1.25 GW of TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell manufacturing capacity and expanding its total solar cell manufacturing capacity from 2 GW to 3.25 GW.

Unit IV marks a significant technology step-up for Jupiter International, strengthening its ability to deliver next-generation, high-efficiency solar cells at scale as the market increasingly shifts toward higher efficiency benchmarks and performance-led procurement.

This milestone builds on Jupiter’s recent expansion at Baddi, where the company added 1 GW of mono PERC solar cell manufacturing capacity earlier this year, taking its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW. TOPCon technology is widely regarded as the next phase of mainstream solar cell manufacturing, offering higher efficiency potential and improved long-term performance. With Unit IV, Jupiter accelerates its transition from scaling capacity to scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities.

“Commencement of production at Unit IV baddi will be a defining step in Jupiter’s technology journey. By bringing 1.25 GW of TOPCon capacity into production, we are scaling next-generation cell technology that raises the bar on efficiency and long-term performance. We are doing this with a clear focus on manufacturing excellence, sustainability consciousness, and high-skilled job creation. It provides a technology platform on which jupiter is scaling up to build a 3 GW TopCon ++ performance fab to be commissioned in Nagpur at the end of the year, said Mr. Dhruv Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter International Limited.

The ramp-up of Unit IV has been anchored in a quality-first, sustainability-conscious manufacturing approach, supported by disciplined process controls and manufacturing systems designed for consistent output at scale. The expansion is also expected to strengthen local economic impact in Himachal Pradesh, supporting a growing pipeline of high-skilled green jobs across production, process engineering, automation, quality, maintenance and EHS—backed by structured training and capability building.

With the Unit IV, Jupiter International continues to deepen its role in India’s clean energy transition by strengthening domestic solar cell capability and accelerating high-efficiency technology adoption at scale.