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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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MNRE issues advisory on strict compliance in renewable energy procurement
By October 3, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed all government agencies in the renewable energy sector to strictly follow procurement rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). MNRE noted that in August 2025, some government agencies issued bids with very short submission windows, in some…

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MNRE issues guidelines under Solar Systems Goods Order 2025
By September 29, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new guidelines for testing and approval of storage batteries used in solar applications. The framework is part of the Solar Systems, Devices, and Component Goods Order 2025 and applies to lead-acid, lithium-ion, and nickel-based batteries. The guidelines define a product family as a group of…

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MNRE revises solar potential to 3,343 GW
By September 26, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released an updated assessment of India’s ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and launched a new training initiative on solar manufacturing. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced the two programmes in New Delhi on 23 September 2025. The report titled Solar PV Potential…

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