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CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory and independent third-party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Comments from stakeholders and the public are open until 11 January 2026. The draft Standard Operating Procedure has been prepared under the proposed CEA Measures relating to Safety and Electric…
CEA seeks public input to localize 29 critical imported power components
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Equinor cuts 20% of renewables workforce amid offshore wind challenges
According to a report by Reuters, Norway’s Equinor is reducing its renewables workforce by 20%, approximately 250 full-time roles, due to challenges in the offshore wind sector. These challenges include cost inflation, high interest rates, and supply chain issues. Employees directly employed by the parent company will be offered roles in other business areas to…
MNRE clarifies ALMM norms for solar cells, defines rules for PID variants
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released detailed clarifications on the inclusion of solar cells in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The guidelines define how product families and minor changes will be handled during the enlistment process. Solar cells with and without potential induced degradation (PID) resistance will be…
Haryana mandates EV charging infrastructure in buildings
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