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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Rajasthan issues new SoP to fast track captive solar project approvals
By November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation has released a Standard Operating Procedure to guide the development of renewable energy projects meant for captive use and third party sale. The framework sets a uniform approval path from registration to commissioning and introduces a mandatory BESS requirement for projects above 5 MW. The process starts with project registration. Developers need to show a minimum net worth of Rs 1 crore per MW. After registration, RREC coordinates the power…

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New biomass co-firing policy for all coal plants from 2025
By November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The Ministry of Power has approved a new policy that requires every coal-based TPP in India to co-fire biomass pellets from the 2025-26 financial year. The policy replaces earlier guidelines and adds torrefied charcoal made from MSW as an eligible fuel. The aim is to cut emissions and support the management of crop residue and urban waste. The mandate varies by region. Plants in the NCR must use a 5 per cent blend of biomass…

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CEA issues guidelines for tariff bidding in WTE projects
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority has issued guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for tariff-based competitive bidding to procure power from grid-connected Waste to Energy projects. The guidelines set out a uniform process for procurement and seek to support new plants that use municipal solid waste as fuel. The guidelines apply to new WTE projects based on commercially proven technologies. They assign clear roles to the implementing agency, the WTE developer, and the…

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Power ministry directs REIAs to resolve 42 GW backlog of unsigned PPAs and PSAs
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Ministry of Power has asked the Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies to address the bottleneck around nearly 42 GW of awarded renewable energy projects that still lack Power Purchase Agreements and Power Sale Agreements. The directive, issued on November 13, 2025, seeks to release transmission capacity that has been blocked due to stalled contracting. The guidance follows a review meeting held on October 17, 2025 and subsequent clarifications from the Ministry of New and Renewable…

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Jharkhand needs $256 billion for low-carbon transition by 2070: IEEFA
By November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Jharkhand will require about $256 billion (Rs 21.52 lakh crore) between 2026 and 2070 to transition away from fossil fuels while maintaining social and economic stability, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The study, “Jharkhand’s Just Transition: A Roadmap for Economic Growth and Diversification,” was prepared for the state government’s Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition. The report estimates that the investment will fund the closure…

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CERC’s proposed deviation rules may impact renewable project profitability
By November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released the draft in September 2025, proposing tighter controls under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism for wind and solar producers. The framework aims to narrow the gap between scheduled and actual generation, with a revised calculation method taking effect in April 2026. The tolerance margin would then decrease each year until 2031, aligning renewable projects with conventional plants in terms of grid discipline. The initiative seeks to improve forecasting and…

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MNRE takes case-by-case approach on REIA bids
By November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

India’s renewable energy expansion is entering a new phase focused on grid integration, storage, and market reform. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided not to cancel Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) projects in bulk. Instead, it will assess each case individually to ensure a balanced approach between developers, DISCOMs, and grid capacity. India’s renewable capacity has grown from 35 GW in 2014 to over 197 GW as of September 2025, excluding…

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93 GW renewable backlog triggers government action on unsigned PPAs and PSAs
By November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

The Ministry of Power has directed Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) to close long-pending renewable energy bids and cancel related Letters of Award (LoAs) by November 30, 2025, where signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) is not viable. The order follows a review meeting held on October 17, 2025, chaired by Secretary (Power) Pankaj Agarwal, to assess renewable capacity procurement by NTPC, NHPC, SJVN, and SECI. Since FY 2023-24, the REIAs…

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Ministry of Coal to launch 14th round of commercial mine auctions
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions, opening a new phase in India’s coal sector liberalisation. The round will offer a mix of fully and partially explored blocks under revised terms designed to attract wider participation from established industry players as well as new entrants. A key highlight of the 14th round is the introduction of provisions for underground coal gasification (UCG), which will be included…

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MNRE issues new SOP for wind turbine and component certification
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind (ALMM-Wind) and the new Wind Turbine Components list (ALMM-WTC). The memorandum, dated October 29, 2025, replaces the earlier Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), which has now been renamed ALMM-Wind. The SOP introduces a two-tier system to ensure that wind turbines and their major components meet defined technical…

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