News and updates on government policies and national or state-level power sector programmes. This category covers reforms, incentives, compliance changes, and initiatives aimed at shaping the future of electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and clean energy adoption.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the eighth revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, adding Avaada Electro Limited as a new manufacturer and approving additional capacity for Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd. The latest revision, issued on July 22, 2026, reflects the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme for the 16th Finance Cycle from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total financial outlay of Rs 436.93 crore. The administrative approval was issued through an official order dated July 17, 2026. The programme…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the exemption from Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirements for solar PV cells for net-metering and open access renewable energy projects until December 31, 2026. The decision was communicated through an Office Memorandum (OM) dated July 18, 2026, and supersedes a series…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a draft notification proposing a mandatory star rating framework for large office, commercial and residential buildings under the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC). The proposal, issued under Section 14(a) read with Section 14(p) of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, would make energy performance ratings compulsory for…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released two draft notifications proposing major changes to India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) framework for M1 category passenger vehicles. The proposals introduce a credit trading mechanism for the current compliance regime and lay down stricter fuel efficiency requirements for the period beginning April 1, 2027. The draft notifications…
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a global Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify beneficiaries for setting up 10 GWh of giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing capacity in India. The facilities will be developed for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage Systems (GSSS) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage. The…
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has questioned whether the existing framework is sufficient to enforce compliance with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) October 5, 2025 suo-motu order on peak-hour power availability declarations. The issue came up during the latest meeting of the Northern Regional Power Committee’s (NRPC) Commercial Sub-Committee. After considering the matter,…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that prototype wind turbine models intended for commercial deployment can only be installed after being included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Wind. In an Office Memorandum dated July 14, 2026, the Ministry stated that prototype models may continue to be…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a series of changes to the scheduling of coal-based thermal power plants following consultations with generating companies, equipment manufacturers and grid operators on the impact of flexible operations. The recommendations emerged from three meetings held on March 11, May 8 and June 18, 2026, chaired by Principal Chief…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released two draft frameworks aimed at strengthening grid reliability and safety as renewable energy and storage capacity continue to expand across the country. The first proposal, the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, seeks to replace the existing 2007 regulations with a…