MNRE invites proposals for innovation challenge on solar and battery circularity
Author: PPD Team Date: June 17, 2025
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide innovation challenge focused on circularity in renewable energy technologies.
The challenge targets batteries and solar photovoltaics and invites proposals from Indian R&D entities under the RE-RTD (Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development) Scheme.
The initiative seeks to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and strengthen resource efficiency in the renewable energy sector. Proposals must align with one or more of three themes: design and manufacturing innovations, second-life use and recycling innovations, or operational management innovations.
The challenge categorizes innovations based on their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs):
- Proof of concept (TRL 1–3)
- Potential innovations (TRL 4–5)
- Proven innovations (TRL 6+)
Funding support will be awarded accordingly:
- Up to Rs 10 lakh for proof of concept
- Up to Rs 30 lakh for potential innovations
- Up to Rs 2 crore for proven innovations
Applications open on June 23, 2025, and the last date for submission is July 15, 2025.
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