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 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has included Fujiyama Power Systems Limited in the fifth revised edition of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic cells. The company’s facility in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been enlisted with an approved capacity of 437 MW per year. The…
The Rajasthan government has proposed an outlay of about Rs 2,900 crore in Budget 2026-27 to develop solar parks aggregating 4,830 MW in Bikaner and Jaisalmer and to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure. The renewable projects will be developed through a joint venture model. The planned solar parks include the Mehrasar–Dinarsar–Barala and Sawaisar–Karnisar–Bhatiyan–Bikoloi parks in…
The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed an outlay of Rs 65,926 crore for the energy sector in FY 2026-27, an increase of 8% over the previous year. The allocation forms part of the state’s Rs 9,12,696 crore annual budget and covers generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy development. Thermal generation capacity has increased from 5,878…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued revised guidelines mandating coal and lignite-based thermal power plants (TPPs) to achieve 100 per cent ash utilisation in line with notifications of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), while limiting the tariff impact on electricity consumers. The revised framework replaces the MoP guidelines dated March…
The government is preparing a pilot framework for peer-to-peer electricity trading under the India Energy Stack, as reported by ET EnergyWorld. Under the proposed model, electricity exchanges would take place between verified participants, while billing and financial settlement would continue to be routed through distribution companies. From a regulatory perspective, discoms remain central to grid…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the fourth revision of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic cells. The update adds a new manufacturer and expands the approved model range of existing producers, reinforcing the government’s focus on domestic solar manufacturing. The revised list, dated February 5,…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular notifying revised eligibility for concessional customs duty on imported forged steel rings used in wind energy generators. The clarification, dated February 4, 2026, follows a recent customs notification issued by the Department of Revenue. The update refers to Notification No. 02/2026-Customs issued by…
India and Brazil held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on renewable energy cooperation via video conference on February 3, 2026. The meeting marks the first formal step toward implementing the bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in July 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Abhay Bakre, Mission Director of India’s…
India and Canada have reaffirmed and expanded their strategic cooperation across energy security, critical minerals, and clean technology. Following high-level ministerial dialogues, both nations committed to deepening trade, reciprocal investment, and collaborative projects in conventional and renewable energy sectors. The renewed partnership was launched during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, where India’s Minister of…
The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a multi-faceted approach for a secure, resilient, and inclusive energy future. The discussions reinforced that India’s transition will be…