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MNRE extends timelines for RE projects delayed by GIB case
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order granting time extensions to renewable energy projects delayed due to the Supreme Court case related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). The relief applies to projects located in Rajasthan and Gujarat that were affected by delays in securing statutory approvals for overhead power lines. The order, dated January 12, 2026, has been addressed to key Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies. These include Solar Energy…

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Draft rules propose clearer norms for captive power plants
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support industrial electricity costs, and strengthen grid stability. Through a letter dated January 2, 2026, the Ministry has invited feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 3, which defines the conditions for CGP qualification, and circulated the draft notification and explanatory note to central and…

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India’s renewable energy policy wrap 2025
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The year 2025 witnessed a concerted push from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and allied ministries to address long-standing bottlenecks in deployment, manufacturing, and grid integration, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for the next phase of growth of India’s renewable energy sector centered on quality, security, and market-based mechanisms. The year began with clarifications and expansions to foundational schemes. In January, MNRE issued detailed operational guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft…

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India’s green hydrogen policy wrap 2025
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

India’s green hydrogen sector has transitioned from a nascent vision to a landscape dotted with concrete policy frameworks, ambitious pilot projects, and strategic international positioning. The year 2025 has been pivotal in establishing the operational, financial, and regulatory architecture necessary to transform the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) from a statement of intent into a tangible industrial reality. From the launch of a rigorous certification scheme to the activation of pilot mobility projects and the…

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India’s conventional generation policy wrap 2025
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

While the national gaze remained firmly fixed on the rapid expansion of renewable capacity, the bedrock of coal-based thermal power underwent substantive regulatory and operational shifts in 2025 to ensure grid reliability, address financial sustainability, and navigate an increasingly complex compliance landscape. A cornerstone development was the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs’ approval of the revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) policy in May. This reform introduced a streamlined, dual-window…

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India’s energy storage policy wrap 2025
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The year 2025 marked a pivotal period for India’s energy storage landscape, transitioning from conceptual discussions to a concrete regulatory and implementation framework. Driven by the imperative to integrate a massive pipeline of renewable energy and ensure grid stability, the government and its agencies rolled out a series of guidelines, mandates, and support mechanisms specifically targeting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Projects (PSP). These moves collectively aim to build a foundational ecosystem…

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DAE seeks tax relief and green status for nuclear power at par with renewables
By December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has requested that the Ministry of Finance extend tax incentives and green policy benefits to the nuclear power sector, aiming to align it with renewable energy support frameworks. The proposal has been submitted as part of the ongoing budget preparation exercise, according to people familiar with the development. The DAE has sought a waiver of Goods and Services Tax (GST) for ongoing and upcoming nuclear power projects. It has…

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Government introduces new nuclear energy bill in Lok Sabha
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Government of India has introduced a new legislation in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s nuclear energy framework. Titled the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, the Bill seeks to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, and replace them with a single, updated legal regime. The Bill, numbered 196 of 2025, was introduced by Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of…

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CTU issues draft rules for ownership changes in grid connected RE and storage projects
By December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The Central Transmission Utility has issued draft guidelines to regulate changes in ownership for power generation and storage projects that have not yet reached commercial operation. POWERGRID, acting as the Central Transmission Utility, released the draft on 02 December 2025 for stakeholder consultation. The proposed procedure applies to renewable energy generating stations other than hydro and to energy storage systems other than pumped storage projects. Any change in control before the Commercial Operation Date will…

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Telangana clears plan to procure 3 GW solar over five years
By December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Telangana has approved the procurement of 3 GW of solar power over the next five years to support renewable energy integration and meet its Renewable Consumption Obligation under the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy, 2025. The process will run through competitive bidding overseen by the Telangana Green Power Procurement Coordination Committee. The state identified a large gap in its RCO trajectory. Analysis shows that Telangana needs another 12,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2030….

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