The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase I is close to completion in four states, with 20 GW of the planned 24 GW renewable energy capacity already commissioned. The remaining 4 GW is expected to be completed soon. GEC Phase I was launched to improve grid infrastructure for integrating large-scale renewable energy. It spans eight states:…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 742 MW of solar module manufacturing capacity. With this update, the cumulative capacity under the ALMM has reached 91,458 MW. Two new companies, Nithin Sai Renewables (473 MW) and Worldone Energies (164 MW), have joined…
On June 27, 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued new guidelines under its Waste to Energy (WTE) Scheme, simplifying the process for projects converting waste into biogas, BioCNG, syngas, or power. These revisions update the earlier versions released in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Revised performance testing norms WTE plants must now…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised guidelines under the Biomass Programme, part of the National Bioenergy Programme (Phase-I) for FY 2021–22 to 2025–26. Announced on June 27, 2025, the changes aim to reduce compliance burden and simplify project execution for developers. Simplified documentation process Several submission requirements for briquette and pellet…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide innovation challenge focused on circularity in renewable energy technologies. The challenge targets batteries and solar photovoltaics and invites proposals from Indian R&D entities under the RE-RTD (Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development) Scheme. The initiative seeks to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and strengthen…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the 39th revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Reliance Industries Limited has officially joined the ALMM list. Its new bifacial hetero-junction monocrystalline silicon (HJT) modules are now registered, with efficiencies reaching up to 23.12%. The listed…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under the “Innovative Projects” component of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The call aims to support new technologies and business models that advance rooftop solar (RTS) adoption across India. The deadline for proposal submission is 29 July 2025. The National Institute of…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for Indian proposals under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) for joint projects on Waste to Renewable Hydrogen Innovation. This initiative is part of Horizon Europe’s call HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D2-13, launched under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2. The programme aims to…
At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) presented India’s roadmap for becoming a global green hydrogen leader. India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable markets globally. The Government…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that net billing, virtual net metering, and group net metering will be treated at par with net metering under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. Currently, ALMM List-II covers only solar modules. However, starting June 2026, it will also include solar cells….