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MNRE issues draft norms for series approval of solar PV modules
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft guidelines for series approval of solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. The rules aim to help labs and manufacturers group similar products for testing and certification. The draft defines how to form a product family based on shared design, construction, and components. It allows testing of modules from different power classes together, using standards like IEC…

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MNRE invites proposals for India-EU joint waste-to-hydrogen research
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for Indian proposals under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) for joint projects on Waste to Renewable Hydrogen Innovation. This initiative is part of Horizon Europe’s call HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D2-13, launched under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2. The programme aims to support the development of renewable hydrogen from biogenic waste, such as agricultural residues, forest biomass, and industrial wastewater, via biochemical…

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Diu meets entire power demand with solar energy: Union Minister
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted Diu as the first district in India to meet its full power demand through solar energy. Diu has installed 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted, 2.88 MW rooftop), covering its entire daytime electricity needs. During his visit on May 30, 2025, the Minister reviewed solar infrastructure and the implementation of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Officials presented details on generation capacity and household-level benefits….

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Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with villagers for Upper Siang hydro project
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the residents of Pangkang (Kumku) village to initiate a preliminary feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,200 MW Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project. As part of the agreement, a special development package worth Rs 50 million will be implemented over a three-year period. This package will be managed by a newly formed village development committee (VDC), aiming to ensure local participation and oversight. The…

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NLC and MAHAPREIT form JV to develop 5,000 MW RE in Maharashtra
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT). The agreement was formalised on May 29, 2025. The joint venture company will develop 5,000 MW of renewable energy projects across Maharashtra. These will include solar parks, wind projects, hybrid systems, floating solar installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and pumped storage projects (PSPs). As part of Phase-I,…

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Reliance wins 350 MW solar project with battery storage
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

Reliance Power Limited, through its subsidiary Reliance NU Energies, has secured a 350 MW solar power project connected to the inter-state transmission system. The company received a letter of award from SJVN Limited, which conducted the competitive auction. This project will also include a 175 MW/700 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling better grid integration and energy management. The tariff for the project has been fixed at Rs 3.33 per kWh for 25 years….

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ACME commissions 26.4 MW wind power under GUVNL Phase-III
By May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

ACME Pokhran Solar Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, commissioned 26.4 MW capacity under Phase-I of its 50 MW wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat. The commissioning took place on May 25, 2025. The project is part of the Gujarat Grid-Connected Wind Power Project (Phase III) awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). ACME Solar secured the 50 MW capacity in July 2022 at a tariff of Rs 2.9…

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Union Government inaugurates 266 MW solar projects in Gujarat
By May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

On May 27, 2025, the Union Government inaugurated 266 MW of cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects developed by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL). These projects are located at various substations of Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) across the state. The largest of the inaugurated projects is a 210 MW grid-connected solar PV plant at GETCO substations in Babarzar, Jamnagar district. Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) executed the project on an engineering, procurement and…

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Telangana targets 20,000 MW green energy by 2029-30 in 50-year power plan
By May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

The Telangana government is developing a 50-year power generation plan with a near-term target of installing 20,000 MW of green energy capacity by 2029–30. The roadmap aims to align future capacity expansion with increasing electricity demand and evolving technology trends, while improving energy security and reducing emissions. As per the Resource Adequacy Plan for the State of Telangana released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the state’s electricity demand is projected to grow at a…

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NTPC, Opera Energy win NHPC’s 125 MW BESS auction in Kerala
By May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

NHPC Limited has concluded its auction for 125 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be connected to Kerala’s intrastate transmission network. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) secured two projects totaling 80 MW/320 MWh. The first project, 40 MW/160 MWh at Pothencode substation, was awarded at a tariff of Rs 457,000 per MW per month. The second, 40 MW/160 MWh at Sreekantapuram substation, was awarded at Rs 434,000 per MW per month….

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