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.
Rajasthan has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the First Time Charging (FTC) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with renewable energy (RE) projects under the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The framework applies to both commissioned and upcoming projects, including captive and other categories. The SOP builds on an earlier procedure…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the seventh revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Cells (List-II), adding a new manufacturer and revising technical parameters for an existing producer. The update took effect on April 30, 2026. MNRE has included M/s. Renewsys India Pvt. Ltd….
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has mandated domestic manufacturing of key electronic systems used in electric trucks, including battery management systems (BMS), DC-DC converters, and vehicle control units (VCUs), from September 1, 2026. Compliance with these localisation norms is required for manufacturers to qualify for incentives under the government’s e-truck subsidy programme. The directive,…
The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 12,303 crore clean energy programme to expand renewable power, strengthen grid infrastructure, and improve long-term energy security. The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The programme, titled Maharashtra: Accelerating Green Energy and Storage Technologies Integration in Connected Grid (MAGESTIC), targets…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirements for Line Commutated Converter (LCC)-type High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) substations, replacing the earlier flat 60% mandate with a phased schedule extending to 2035. The order, dated April 30, 2026, amends a 2021 notification issued under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in…
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a standardised implementation schedule for all future Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects, aiming to improve execution certainty and align transmission readiness with renewable energy commissioning. As recorded in the minutes of the 40th NCT meeting, the approved timelines range from 24 months for 220 kV or 132…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary affirmative determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) duty investigations on solar cell and module imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The decision introduces high provisional duty rates and expands trade actions affecting a supply chain that delivered $4.5 billion in solar products to the United States in 2025….
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…
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…
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…