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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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MNRE clarifies scope of Quality Control Order for solar storage batteries
By October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

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 related to item number 3 of the order, which covers storage batteries. According to MNRE’s Standard and Quality Control Division, the Quality Control Order (QCO) applies to all types of secondary cells and batteries used in solar…

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MNRE designates three ports as green hydrogen hubs under NGHM
By October 15, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recognised Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) as green hydrogen hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). Under the mission’s cluster-based model, ports will serve as key nodes for hydrogen development, helping overcome transport challenges, improve project viability, and achieve economies of scale. Guidelines issued on June 27 for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVIC) and Green…

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MNRE adds 6,922 MW to ALMM solar module list
By October 15, 2025October 28, 2025

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 116,467 MW. The latest update, listed as Revision XLIII and dated October 13, 2025, introduces new manufacturers and expanded capacities for several existing ones. Five new manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of 2,730 MW…

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MNRE sets strict payment rules for PM Surya Ghar ULA rooftop solar scheme
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

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, specifies that Central Financial Assistance (CFA) will be disbursed only after verification of installation and commissioning, with no advance payments allowed. Under the new process, the State, Utility, or Implementing Agency must first issue a work…

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MNRE approves 2,000 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved Rajasthan’s proposal to set up a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a four-hour discharge cycle. The project is designed to support the state’s high solar generation and growing evening power demand. The Energy Department had invited bids for the project to meet non-solar and peak-hour requirements. It will add to the 4,000 MWh of BESS capacity already under development across two projects. …

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MNRE tightens payment rules, revises committee structure under PM-Surya Ghar
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

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) model and the structure of the scheme’s awareness committee. Under the new payment rule, Central Financial Assistance will be released only after the successful installation, inspection, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems. No advance payments will…

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MNRE simplifies application process for Waste to Energy projects
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

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 from urban, industrial, and agricultural waste. The revised process reduces paperwork for developers at all key stages—initial application, 50% financial assistance claim, and final disbursement. At the application stage, developers must now submit only a…

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SECI invites bids to prepare DPRs for green hydrogen hubs
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited proposals to select an agency for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The call for proposals, dated September 17, 2025, is part of Component-B1 of the mission, which aims to develop large-scale hydrogen hubs supporting India’s clean energy transition. The selected agency will prepare DPRs covering site assessment, renewable energy potential, infrastructure needs, and project feasibility….

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