The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and the Sustainability and Energy Practitioners Association (SEPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical collaboration in renewable energy research, innovation and capacity building. The agreement aims to support India’s clean energy transition through joint research, technical initiatives and knowledge sharing. The MoU was signed…
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has entrusted Dr Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), effective July 1, 2026. The appointment follows the superannuation of Shri Pradip Kumar Das, who ceased to serve as CMD on the same date after…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the Revised Guidelines for Installation of Prototype Wind Turbine Models issued on June 12, 2025. The changes introduce provisions for power off-take from prototype wind turbines and revise the listing requirement for their installation. The amendments have been issued through an Office Memorandum with the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids to appoint a consultancy firm for establishing a Project Management Unit (PMU) to support implementation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) scheme during the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The tender was published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal on June 22, 2026, with…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling complaints against vendors registered under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). Issued through an Office Memorandum dated June 22, 2026, the SOP establishes a time-bound framework for addressing complaints related to installation quality, safety compliance, consumer…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification allowing utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar projects installed before June 1, 2026, to be commissioned while their applications for exemption from Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirements are under review. The move addresses concerns over projects that were…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes are not covered under the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024. In an Office Memorandum issued on June 19, 2026, the ministry stated that the Quality Control Order (QCO), notified on October 8, 2024, applies…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued final guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with offsite water drawal and treatment under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). Issued on June 18, 2026, the guidelines establish a framework for calculating emissions linked to water used in hydrogen production through…
Domestic solar cells are expected to meet around half of India’s total solar cell demand in fiscal 2027, up from about one-fourth in the previous fiscal, driven by the implementation of the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM) and rapid capacity expansion, according to Crisil Ratings. The agency said the shift will reduce dependence on…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the WT-MARUT (Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker) portal, a dedicated platform for wind turbine supply chain management aimed at improving transparency and strengthening domestic sourcing in the wind energy sector. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the portal during…