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MNRE updates approved list for solar cell manufacturers
By February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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 producers, reinforcing the government’s focus on domestic solar manufacturing. The revised list, dated February 5, 2026, includes Evervolt Solar Technology India Private Limited as a first time entrant. The Andhra Pradesh based company has been…

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MNRE clarifies customs duty eligibility for wind turbine components
By February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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 recent customs notification issued by the Department of Revenue. The update refers to Notification No. 02/2026-Customs issued by the Department of Revenue on February 1, 2026, under which a new clause has been inserted in the customs tariff….

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MNRE clarifies ALMM exemption for early SIGHT green hydrogen bids
By December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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) Programme. The memorandum, dated December 19, 2025, responds to industry representations seeking clarity on procurement requirements for renewable power projects dedicated to green hydrogen and green ammonia production under SIGHT Mode 2A and Mode 2B. The ministry has set…

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MNRE launches pilot for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle trials
By December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a pilot project to conduct real-world trials of hydrogen fuel cell mobility in India. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, formally launched the initiative, describing it as a step forward for India’s clean transport roadmap. Under the pilot, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has handed over its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). The…

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MNRE eases prototype testing rule for wind turbine approvals
By December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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…

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MNRE proposes higher efficiency norms for ALMM solar modules
By December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released a draft proposal to raise the minimum efficiency requirements for solar PV modules listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. The plan introduces phased standards from January 1, 2027 and tighter benchmarks from January 1, 2028. The draft sets new thresholds for each application category. For utility and grid-scale plants under Category I, c-Si modules need to reach 21.0 per cent in 2027 and…

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Household biogas capacity grows under MNRE biogas programme
By November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

India installed 35088 small biogas plants between 2022-23 and 2024-25 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Biogas Programme. These units range from 1 to 25 cubic metres per day and operate in 26 States and Union Territories. They support rural households with clean cooking fuel produced from cattle dung and organic waste. Small plants in this capacity band are household or small community units. They are meant for cooking use rather than electricity…

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MNRE posts Moldova’s 105 MW wind tender
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Moldova’s Energocom has issued a wind power tender of about 105 MW, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has posted the notice on its website. The tender seeks onshore projects using modern multi MW turbines with a minimum rating of 3 MW. The technical requirements remain extensive. Turbines must comply with IEC Class II or Class III. They need a rotor diameter of at least 100 metres and a hub height of 80…

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India may delay 5 MMT green hydrogen goal amid global headwinds
By November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

India is likely to miss its goal of producing 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030 due to global uncertainties, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at the 3rd International Green Hydrogen Conference. Launched in 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) targets 5 MMT of annual production by 2030 to support India’s clean energy transition. The Mission is expected to attract over Rs 8…

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MNRE issues new SOP for wind turbine and component certification
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind (ALMM-Wind) and the new Wind Turbine Components list (ALMM-WTC). The memorandum, dated October 29, 2025, replaces the earlier Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), which has now been renamed ALMM-Wind. The SOP introduces a two-tier system to ensure that wind turbines and their major components meet defined technical…

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