Power Ministry clarifies RGO compliance rules for new thermal projects
The Ministry of Power has issued a clarification on the Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) policy, outlining how thermal power plants must integrate renewable energy (RE) into their operations. The directive, dated 6 August 2025, applies to coal and lignite-based plants commissioned after 1 April 2023. For projects with Commercial Operation Dates (COD) between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2025, the compliance deadline for meeting RGO requirements is now set for 1 April 2025. Projects…