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MNRE extends domestic sourcing deadline for wind turbine bearings

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended timelines for meeting domestic sourcing requirements for specific wind turbine bearings under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The decision covers main bearings, yaw...

MNRE adds Fujiyama to ALMM-II with 437 MW cell capacity

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...

Rajasthan proposes Rs 2,900 crore for 4,830 MW solar parks in FY27

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...

Uttar Pradesh allocates Rs 65,926 crore for energy in FY27

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...

MoP revises ash utilisation norms for thermal power plants

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...

Peer-to-peer electricity trading to be piloted under India Energy Stack

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...

MNRE updates approved list for solar cell manufacturers

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...

MNRE clarifies customs duty eligibility for wind turbine components

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...

India, Brazil hold first joint working group meeting on renewable energy

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...

India, Canada advance energy dialogue and clean tech cooperation

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...

India Energy Week 2026 concludes with focus on policy, data, and investment

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...

IEEMA launches Telangana Power Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad

The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) inaugurated the first Telangana Power Conclave in Hyderabad on January 22, 2026. The event focused on Telangana’s energy roadmap, its push to emerge as India’s pumped storage...

Power Ministry releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has published the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a strategic roadmap to ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, enhance the financial sustainability of utilities, and align with India’s...

CEA issues revised type test and MQAP guidelines for power equipment

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued revised versions of two regulatory documents covering major power sector equipment. The two documents are the Guidelines for the Type Tests for Major Equipment of Power Sector and the Guidelines for...

IIT Delhi launches Centre of Excellence for power sector regulation

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) on 19 January 2026. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT...

Power Ministry updates RoW compensation process to speed up transmission projects

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to its Supplementary Guidelines for compensation related to the Right of Way (RoW) for transmission lines. The revisions target procedural delays in land valuation, aiming to accelerate the...

CTUIL releases draft process for closing connectivity applications

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure for closing connectivity applications and returning bank guarantees in cases where proposed grid augmentation schemes are not approved. The draft was published for...

CEA invites comments on Indo-Denmark draft technology catalogues

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought stakeholder comments on draft technology catalogues covering Energy Storage and Green Fuels developed under the Indo-Denmark strategic energy cooperation. The exercise is being carried out under the...

MNRE extends timelines for RE projects delayed by GIB case

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in...

CTU issues advisory on additional RE capacity in connectivity studies

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable...

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