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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MNRE launches REEIMS for monitoring renewable energy equipment imports
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a memorandum dated October 24, 2025, has operationalised the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS). This follows the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notification on October 10, 2025, which revised the import policy for items under Chapters 70, 73, 84, and 85 of the ITC (HS) 2022 schedule. While these components remain under the “Free” import category, importers must now obtain a registration certificate…

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RREC withdraws wind and hybrid project procedure
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC) has withdrawn its procedure for implementing wind and hybrid projects and will no longer register or verify wind turbine generator (WTG) coordinates on private land. Developers will now be solely responsible for maintaining mandatory spacing between turbines. The order, issued on October 15, 2025, revokes the “Procedure-cum-Guidelines for Implementation of Wind/Hybrid Power Projects in the State” issued on May 2, 2025. All WTG coordinates previously frozen under that…

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MNRE clarifies scope of Quality Control Order for solar storage batteries
By October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025, dated January 27, 2025. The clarification, released on October 21, 2025, addresses queries related to item number 3 of the order, which covers storage batteries. According to MNRE’s Standard and Quality Control Division, the Quality Control Order (QCO) applies to all types of secondary cells and batteries used in solar…

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Mines Ministry revises mineral auction rules to speed up mine development
By October 22, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Mines has amended the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to introduce intermediary timelines between the issuance of the letter of intent (LoI) and the execution of mining leases. The changes are aimed at reducing delays and ensuring faster operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks. The revised framework sets milestone-based deadlines and allows corrective measures during implementation. For mining leases (ML), the mining plan must be approved within six months, environment clearance obtained within 18…

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MNRE adds 6,922 MW to ALMM solar module list
By October 15, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic modules, adding 6,922 MW of new capacity. With this revision, the cumulative capacity under the ALMM now stands at 116,467 MW. The latest update, listed as Revision XLIII and dated October 13, 2025, introduces new manufacturers and expanded capacities for several existing ones. Five new manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of 2,730 MW…

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Government mandates import registration for renewable energy equipment
By October 14, 2025October 28, 2025

The government has introduced a mandatory registration system for imports of selected components used in renewable energy projects. The framework aims to improve supply chain oversight, reduce delays, and provide authorities with clearer data on the availability of critical equipment. It also ensures that imported products meet technical and safety standards. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, established the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS), managed…

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MoP releases Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025
By October 10, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has circulated the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing major changes to the Electricity Act, 2003. The key objective is to enforce cost-reflective tariffs, aiming to strengthen the financial health of the power sector, particularly distribution utilities. The proposed amendments aim to address financial losses in the distribution sector, estimated at over Rs 6.9 lakh crore. A central reform requires Regulatory Commissions to determine cost-reflective tariffs. Supported by the 2025…

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MNRE sets strict payment rules for PM Surya Ghar ULA rooftop solar scheme
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a detailed payment release procedure for the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY). The Office Memorandum dated October 6, 2025, specifies that Central Financial Assistance (CFA) will be disbursed only after verification of installation and commissioning, with no advance payments allowed. Under the new process, the State, Utility, or Implementing Agency must first issue a work…

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Maharashtra launches SMART Solar scheme with up to 95% rooftop subsidy
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Maharashtra has rolled out the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households cut their electricity bills. The program focuses on Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) families, while encouraging rooftop solar adoption across the state. Under the scheme, households using less than 100 units a month can install a 1KW solar system, which produces about 120 units monthly. The total cost is around Rs 50,000….

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CEA releases draft regulations on renewable energy standards and cyber security
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has published two draft regulations for public consultation to modernize India’s power sector. The drafts focus on technical standards for renewable energy and battery storage projects, and a cyber security framework for the sector. Stakeholders can submit comments by November 7, 2025. The proposed Technical Standards (2nd Amendment) set guidelines for solar, floating solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key requirements include equipment ratings for…

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