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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...

Draft rules propose clearer norms for captive power plants

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support...

Coal ministry amends rules to let company boards approve new mine openings

The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, allowing coal company boards to approve the opening of new mines, seams or sections of seams. The change removes the need for prior permission from the Coal Controller’s...

Gujarat launches renewable, storage and green hydrogen policies

The Government of Gujarat has launched three major clean energy policies with a combined investment potential exceeding Rs 5.8 lakh crore. The Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the Pumped Storage Project Policy 2025, and the Gujarat Green...

MNRE clarifies ALMM exemption for early SIGHT green hydrogen bids

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum clarifying the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for projects under its Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)...

CTU notifies indicative capital costs for dedicated transmission systems

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has notified the indicative capital cost for various configurations of dedicated transmission systems. The document, titled Indicative Capital Cost of Dedicated Transmission Systems, provides standard reference...

Government introduces new nuclear energy bill in Lok Sabha

The Government of India has introduced a new legislation in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s nuclear energy framework. Titled the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, the Bill seeks to repeal...

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