The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed renewable power developers seeking additional time for project commissioning beyond June 1, 2026, to submit their requests only through the dedicated Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) portal, as the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) norms for solar cells came into effect from today. In…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided not to grant a blanket extension to the June 1, 2026 deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. However, the ministry has introduced a case-by-case exemption mechanism for eligible net-metering and open-access renewable…
The Union Cabinet has approved a Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore. The scheme targets development of about 1,500 MW of small hydro capacity across states, with emphasis on hilly and North Eastern regions. Funding structure The scheme provides central financial assistance (CFA)…
The Government of Karnataka has presented the state budget for 2026-27, outlining measures focused on power sector infrastructure, renewable energy expansion, and continued electricity subsidy support for farmers and households. Over the past three years, the state has allocated Rs 48,000 crore under the free electricity subsidy scheme, covering 36 lakh irrigation pump sets and…
India has reached 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years before its 2030 target. Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi announced the milestone, calling it a major step in India’s clean energy leadership. This shift reflects over a decade of policy and technological momentum. Key government schemes have accelerated progress. The…
The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy 2025, replacing its 2017 version. The new policy sets a five-year target to develop 23,968 MW of renewable energy capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy storage. Drafted by the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA), the policy spans a wide range of technologies including solar,…
The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Geo-Thermal Energy Policy 2025 to promote scientific research and development of geothermal energy resources in the state. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on July 9, 2025, according to Hindustan Times. The policy aims to utilise geothermal sites for…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released revised draft guidelines for the installation and certification of prototype wind turbines in India. The new framework allows manufacturers up to three years to complete type testing and secure certification from internationally accredited agencies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai, will implement the…
The UK has launched the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB), a new incentive scheme aimed at supporting offshore wind projects and advancing the country’s goal of decarbonising its energy system by 2030. Set out in the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 and the Electricity Market Reform (General) Regulations 2014, the scheme will provide an initial…
Rajasthan and Gujarat, India’s leaders in renewable energy, are urged to implement policy adjustments to sustain their progress, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Vibhuti Garg, IEEFA’s director for South Asia, noted that while slower states need to ramp up clean energy efforts, even leading states…