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 Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has amended its Installation and Operation of Meters Regulations, 2006, through a gazette notification dated April 1, 2026, making smart meters mandatory for all consumers in areas with communication network coverage, in line with timelines set by the Central Government. The revised regulation replaces clause (b) of sub-regulation (1) of…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified mandatory safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS) through an amendment to the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023. The amendment was published in the Gazette of India on March 30, 2026, and will take effect on April 1, 2027. Scope and technical…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released its transmission plan to support the integration of over 900 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2035-36. The plan defines the network buildout required as renewable energy (RE) capacity accelerates, and sets a reference framework for regulators and state utilities. The plan estimates an investment of Rs. 7,93,300…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power (MoP), has released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (NGAP) for 2026-27 to 2035-36. The plan outlines a pathway to more than double the country’s electricity generation capacity over the next decade to meet rising demand. Capacity expansion outlook The NGAP projects total installed power generation…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a clarification on Clause 3(d) of its revised Type Test Guidelines for Major Equipment of Power Sector, 2026, addressing industry queries since the guidelines came into effect in January 2026. The clarification confirms that in-house type testing cannot be self-witnessed, even if conducted in a NABL-accredited laboratory. What…
The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36 through a resolution dated March 18, 2026. The policy replaces the Renewable Energy Policy of 2020 and will remain in force until March 31, 2036, following cabinet approval on February 22, 2026. Targets and storage mandate The policy…
The Union Cabinet has approved a Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore. The scheme targets development of about 1,500 MW of small hydro capacity across states, with emphasis on hilly and North Eastern regions. Funding structure The scheme provides central financial assistance (CFA)…
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the Approved Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Order to expand domestic sourcing requirements to silicon wafers. The amendment introduces a new compliance layer under ALMM, aimed at strengthening India’s end-to-end solar manufacturing ecosystem. The requirement will take effect from June 1, 2028. Expanded ALMM compliance chain…
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued the first “Guidelines for Storage and Handling of Waste Solar Photo-Voltaic Modules or Panels or Cells” under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Released in March 2026, the guidelines establish a technical framework for environmentally sound handling of end-of-life solar equipment. The guidelines sit within the E-Waste (Management)…
India’s Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to Press Note 3 of 2020, which requires government approval for investments from countries sharing a land border with India. The revision introduces a 10% beneficial ownership threshold below which investors from these countries can invest through the automatic route without prior clearance. For the power sector, the…