MNRE revises wind turbine prototype rules to support safer innovation
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced new rules to guide the installation and testing of prototype wind turbines. The guidelines allow limited grid access to test turbines while enforcing clear safety, certification, and maintenance requirements. The goal is to support innovation in wind technology without compromising reliability. Issued on June 12, 2025, these rules replace earlier frameworks from 2012 and 2016. The new framework, rolled out by MNRE’s Wind Energy Division,…