MNRE eases prototype testing rule for wind turbine approvals
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its wind manufacturing policy to delay the mandatory requirement for in-country prototype testing. The change, issued through an office memorandum dated December 1, 2025, updates the Standard Operating Procedure for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind and Wind Turbine Components. The original rule under performance efficiency and safety required manufacturers to conduct prototype testing within India before their turbine models could be…