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...
The Ministry of Power has notified new regulations for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) through an amendment to the Electricity Rules, 2005. The rules, published in the Official Gazette under notification G.S.R. 688(E), took effect immediately. The...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the first revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells, along with a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to clarify its implementation...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a memorandum detailing performance requirements that BioCNG projects must meet to qualify for Central Financial Assistance (CFA). The directive sets out minimum generation thresholds for...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an updated Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules on 19 September 2025, adding new modules and correcting earlier records. The update includes...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the Solar Park Scheme’s timeline by three years, keeping it active until March 31, 2029. The extension covers the completion of ongoing solar parks and settlement of committed liabilities...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned a supplementary budget of Rs 140 crore for Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), covering the period from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026. According to an office memorandum...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 15 September 2025 issued the National Policy on Geothermal Energy to guide exploration, development, and deployment of geothermal resources in the country. The vision is to establish geothermal...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment proposing the inclusion of solar wafers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The provision is planned to take effect from June 1, 2028. According to...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a circular detailing the procedure for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to formally identify generating units designated for captive use. The notification is mandatory for entities seeking captive...
The Ministry of Power has initiated a stakeholder mapping survey to support the development of the India Energy Stack (IES), a digital public infrastructure for the power sector. The IES is designed to create a connected and interoperable energy...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding the amendment to the procedure for inclusion or updating of wind turbine models in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), notified on July 31, 2025...
The Ministry of Power has issued an office memorandum outlining the appraisal process for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of hydro and pumped storage projects that do not require concurrence from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The...