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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed that only the Solar Energy Corporation of India will act as the renewable energy implementing agency (REIA) for issuing new procurement bids as an intermediary procurer. Other agencies will...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has enabled residential consumers to submit rooftop solar installations on the national portal for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG:MBY) without a Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) certificate if...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has directed all states, union territories, and power utilities to accept Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) as an alternative to bank guarantees for bid security and performance security. The directive takes effect from April...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved guidelines for a pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme covering 500 MW of renewable energy capacity. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has been designated as the nodal agency...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the regulatory framework for captive generating plants, introducing a proportionate consumption mechanism that limits how much electricity each co-owner in a multi-user plant can claim as captive. The changes...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a draft of the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2026, seeking stakeholder comments by April 11, 2026. The amendments are proposed to take effect from October 1, 2026. According to the draft...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the Green Methanol Standard for India, defining green methanol as methanol produced using green hydrogen and setting a limit on well-to-product greenhouse gas emissions. The standard caps...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has started consultations with states and union territories on draft documents intended to accelerate the development of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) projects in India. The initiative aims to...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft guidelines to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions arising from offsite water drawl and treatment under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). The draft, released...
The Chhattisgarh government has outlined a plan to add 32,100 MW of thermal, nuclear, solar and pumped storage capacity, along with transmission upgrades and battery storage deployment, positioning the state as a major energy hub. The state has...
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