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RREC withdraws wind and hybrid project procedure

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC) has withdrawn its procedure for implementing wind and hybrid projects and will no longer register or verify wind turbine generator (WTG) coordinates on private land. Developers will now be...

MNRE clarifies scope of Quality Control Order for solar storage batteries

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025, dated January 27, 2025. The clarification, released on October 21, 2025, addresses queries...

Mines Ministry revises mineral auction rules to speed up mine development

The Ministry of Mines has amended the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to introduce intermediary timelines between the issuance of the letter of intent (LoI) and the execution of mining leases. The changes are aimed at reducing delays and ensuring...

MNRE adds 6,922 MW to ALMM solar module list

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic modules, adding 6,922 MW of new capacity. With this revision, the cumulative capacity under the ALMM now stands at...

Government mandates import registration for renewable energy equipment

The government has introduced a mandatory registration system for imports of selected components used in renewable energy projects. The framework aims to improve supply chain oversight, reduce delays, and provide authorities with clearer data on the...

MoP releases Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has circulated the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing major changes to the Electricity Act, 2003. The key objective is to enforce cost-reflective tariffs, aiming to strengthen the financial health of the...

MNRE sets strict payment rules for PM Surya Ghar ULA rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a detailed payment release procedure for the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).  The Office Memorandum dated October 6, 2025...

Maharashtra launches SMART Solar scheme with up to 95% rooftop subsidy

Maharashtra has rolled out the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households cut their electricity bills. The program focuses on Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe...

CEA releases draft regulations on renewable energy standards and cyber security

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has published two draft regulations for public consultation to modernize India’s power sector. The drafts focus on technical standards for renewable energy and battery storage projects, and a cyber security...

Ministry of Mines issues guidelines for critical mineral recycling scheme

The Ministry of Mines has released implementation guidelines for a Rs 15 billion incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to promote critical mineral recycling. The scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aims to build domestic...

MNRE tightens payment rules, revises committee structure under PM-Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued two office memoranda dated October 6, 2025, revising procedures under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The updates focus on the payment mechanism for the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA)...

MNRE simplifies application process for Waste to Energy projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an office memorandum to simplify the application and documentation process under its Waste to Energy Programme. Dated October 3, 2025, the move aims to speed up projects that generate power...

CEA seeks power utilities’ inputs on quality infrastructure measures

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has requested all power sector utilities to submit inputs on improving equipment and installation quality.  This follows a meeting on 15 July 2025 chaired by the Advisor to the Prime Minister, where the...

MNRE issues advisory on strict compliance in renewable energy procurement

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed all government agencies in the renewable energy sector to strictly follow procurement rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).  ...

MHI issues guidelines for EV charging station rollout under PM E-DRIVE

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has released operational guidelines for the deployment of electric vehicle public charging stations (EV PCS) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The scheme provides financial support of Rs 20 billion to establish...

Power Ministry issues revised renewable consumption obligation rules

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified a revised renewable consumption obligation (RCO) framework under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The new rules unify state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) under a single national...

MNRE issues guidelines under Solar Systems Goods Order 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new guidelines for testing and approval of storage batteries used in solar applications. The framework is part of the Solar Systems, Devices, and Component Goods Order 2025 and applies to...

MNRE revises solar potential to 3,343 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released an updated assessment of India’s ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and launched a new training initiative on solar manufacturing. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy...

Deadline extended for proposals under green hydrogen mission

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for submissions under the second call for proposals on funding support for green hydrogen testing facilities and regulatory development. The call for proposals, titled...

Power Ministry invites feedback on draft amendments to CGP rules

The Ministry of Power has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, relating to the criteria for classification of Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). Stakeholder comments have been invited by 22 October 2025. In a circular dated 23...

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