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MNRE releases national policy on geothermal energy
By September 16, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 15 September 2025 issued the National Policy on Geothermal Energy to guide exploration, development, and deployment of geothermal resources in the country. The vision is to establish geothermal energy as a central part of India’s renewable portfolio. The policy outlines goals to expand research, improve exploration methods, reduce costs, and adopt direct-use technologies such as ground source heat pumps. It also seeks to build partnerships with…

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Chandigarh races ahead in solar push with new 4 MWp floating plant
By July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The Chandigarh Administration is expanding its use of floating solar energy with a new 4 MWp plant at the Sector 39 waterworks, as reported by The Tribune. Chandigarh had earlier commissioned the region’s largest floating solar project, a 2.5 MWp plant at the same site. Another 3 MWp floating plant has been completed and is expected to become operational shortly. Alongside these, the Administration plans to add a 1 MWp rooftop solar installation on parking…

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MNRE eases rules under Biomass Programme
By June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

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 plants seeking Central Financial Assistance (CFA) have been removed. Developers no longer need to file techno-economic feasibility reports, high-resolution site…

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Uttar Pradesh targets 500 GW solar power generation by 2030
By May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has set a target to generate 500 GW of solar power by 2030, focusing on regions like Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and surrounding areas. The goal is to establish these regions as major solar energy hubs. To support this transition, the state has signed memoranda of understanding with the Smart Energy Council of Australia and the Hinduja Group. These partnerships aim to encourage investment, enable technology transfer, and expand international cooperation in…

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