US Imposes 15 Percent Tariff on Polysilicon Derivatives from December 2026
The US has imposed a 15 percent additional tariff on polysilicon derivatives, alongside minimum import prices of USD 21/kg for polysilicon, USD 100/kg for ingots and wafers, USD 0.22/W for solar cells and USD 0.38/W for modules, effective December 4, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MHA Bars New Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of India’s Borders
MHA bars new solar, wind and hybrid projects within 1 kilometre of borders, while projects within 50 kilometres require security clearances.
Policies & Regulations | 10/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Cabinet Approves INR 23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme to Boost India's CBG Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 23,731 crore GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme for implementation from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, targeting nearly ten-fold growth in domestic compressed biogas production through an integrated policy framework.
Policies & Regulations | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Issues Detailed Clarification on ALMM List-II Applicability Across Solar Project Categories
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a comprehensive clarification on the applicability of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells across competitive bidding, rooftop solar, net metering, open access, behind-the-meter and Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-based solar projects.
Policies & Regulations | 05/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
PM Surya Ghar Scheme Crosses 50 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations; 14.8 GW Capacity Commissioned
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has surpassed the milestone of 50.06 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW of cumulative capacity commissioned, marking a significant acceleration in residential solar adoption under the Government of India's flagship rooftop solar programme.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
