Policy & Programmes

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.

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ISTS waiver extended for RE projects delayed by transmission gaps
By April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

The Ministry of Power issued an Office Memorandum on April 16, 2026, clarifying the conditions under which renewable energy (RE) projects can continue to avail the graded waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges where commissioning has been delayed due to non-readiness of transmission infrastructure. The memorandum follows representations from RE developers seeking clarity on whether projects with a firm start date of connectivity between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028 would retain the…

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Power Ministry to scrap PTCC clearance for transmission lines
By April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

The Ministry of Power has decided to abolish the requirement for Power and Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC) clearance for new transmission line projects, with effect from July 1, 2026. The decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary (Power), where stakeholders reviewed delays linked to the PTCC process. The meeting included participation from the Central Electricity Authority, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, and the Ministry of Railways. Discussions…

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MoP extends RCO compliance deadline for FY25 to May 31, 2026
By April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the deadline for submission of Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) compliance details for FY25 to May 31, 2026, following requests from obligated entities. In an office memorandum dated April 16, 2026, the Ministry stated that the extension was granted after multiple representations from Designated Consumers (DCs) routed through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The entities had cited difficulties in meeting the original submission timeline. The extension provides an…

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BEE proposes annual energy audits for DISCOMs
By April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has issued draft regulations proposing mandatory annual energy audits and quarterly energy accounting reports for electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) designated as consumers under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The draft was published in the Gazette of India on April 15, 2026. The proposed framework will replace BEE’s earlier 2021 notification and its 2022 amendment. Under the draft rules, each DISCOM would appoint an accredited energy auditing firm to conduct…

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MNRE adds Reliance, Jupiter Solartech to ALMM-II
By April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM-II) for solar cells, adding Reliance Industries Limited and Jupiter Solartech Private Limited, along with a capacity revision by Websol Energy System Limited. Reliance Industries Limited has been enlisted for its Jamnagar, Gujarat facility with 1,238 MW per year of heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cells. The cells are based on a 210 mm × 105 mm format, designed without…

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CEA proposes technical standards for renewable plants and BESS construction
By April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a draft amendment to its Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines Regulations, 2022, introducing a dedicated framework for renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The draft, filed under F No. CEA-TH-17/1/2021-TETD Division, was opened for public comments in October 2025 and is now at the final stage. The amended regulations are scheduled to come into force on April 1, 2027, if…

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MNRE sets fees for ALMM wind turbine component listings
By April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular dated April 13, 2026, formalising application fees for inclusion and updates under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind Turbine Components (ALMM-WTC). Under the revised structure, inclusion of a new component model or updating an existing model based on revised type certificate documents will require a fee of Rs 3 lakh per model, per major component, per manufacturing location. This category…

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CTU finalises procedure for ISTS connectivity and network access
By April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTU) has issued a “Detailed Procedure” for the grant of Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS). The framework takes effect from the date of notification, replacing the 2022 procedure, and introduces provisions on reallocation of transmission rights, changes in renewable energy sources, and stricter application scrutiny. The procedure, issued under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations,…

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MNRE clarifies no NOC needed for ESS merchant sale before RE commissioning
By April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from intermediary or end procurers is not required when energy storage system (ESS) power, charged from non-renewable sources, is sold through merchant or third-party routes before the associated renewable energy (RE) project is commissioned. In an office memorandum dated April 11, 2026, MNRE stated that it issued the clarification after examining representations from industry associations and reviewing the Guidelines for…

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MNRE designates SECI as sole intermediary for new RE bids
By April 8, 2026April 7, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed that only the Solar Energy Corporation of India will act as the renewable energy implementing agency (REIA) for issuing new procurement bids as an intermediary procurer. Other agencies will continue to handle obligations only for bids already issued. The directive was issued through a letter dated April 6, 2026. The decision follows a meeting held on February 25, 2026, chaired by the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister…

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