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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a draft Amendment-II to its Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023, proposing wide-ranging revisions aimed at aligning India’s transmission planning framework with the changing requirements...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has received administrative approval from the President of India for the implementation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for projects ranging from 1 MW to 25 MW. The scheme carries a...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in collaboration with the All India Discoms Association (AIDA), has released Standard Technical Specifications for Single-Phase and Three-Phase CRGO Core Distribution Transformers (Part I). Issued on May 14...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report titled “Rationalising Consumer Fixed Charge to Reflect Fixed Cost of DISCOM,” proposing a national framework to restructure retail electricity tariffs and gradually increase the share of...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has withdrawn a provision that allowed vendors to submit rooftop solar applications with repeated solar module or inverter serial numbers through a legal undertaking under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli...
Gujarat has introduced parallel regulatory frameworks for grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy projects, with battery storage emerging as a central element in the state’s clean energy strategy. On May 5, 2026, the state government approved...
Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has released a draft procedure for assessing the utilization of inter-state transmission network capacity by power generators, buyers, and energy storage systems. The proposal aims to improve the...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for warranty management and claims settlement of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules installed under its distributed renewable energy programmes, including...
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to accelerate approvals for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals requiring government clearance, with several energy...
Rajasthan has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the First Time Charging (FTC) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with renewable energy (RE) projects under the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the seventh revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Cells (List-II), adding a new manufacturer and revising technical parameters for an existing...
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has mandated domestic manufacturing of key electronic systems used in electric trucks, including battery management systems (BMS), DC-DC converters, and vehicle control units (VCUs), from September 1, 2026...
The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 12,303 crore clean energy programme to expand renewable power, strengthen grid infrastructure, and improve long-term energy security. The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirements for Line Commutated Converter (LCC)-type High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) substations, replacing the earlier flat 60% mandate with a phased schedule extending to 2035...
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a standardised implementation schedule for all future Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects, aiming to improve execution certainty and align transmission readiness with renewable...
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary affirmative determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) duty investigations on solar cell and module imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The decision introduces high provisional duty rates and...
The Ministry of Power issued an Office Memorandum on April 16, 2026, clarifying the conditions under which renewable energy (RE) projects can continue to avail the graded waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges where commissioning...
The Ministry of Power has decided to abolish the requirement for Power and Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC) clearance for new transmission line projects, with effect from July 1, 2026. The decision follows a high-level meeting chaired...
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the deadline for submission of Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) compliance details for FY25 to May 31, 2026, following requests from obligated entities. In an office memorandum dated April 16, 2026, the...
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has issued draft regulations proposing mandatory annual energy audits and quarterly energy accounting reports for electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) designated as consumers under the Energy Conservation...
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