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MoP Mandates Biomass and MSW Co-Firing in Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants

The Union Ministry of Power (MoP) mandates coal plants to co-fire biomass and MSW, aiming to reduce emissions, manage waste, and support Swachh Bharat Mission.

Ministry Of Power | November 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  842

Govt Notifies New Minimum Efficiency Standards for Solar Inverters, Effective January 2026

The Ministry of Power has introduced new minimum efficiency standards for grid-connected solar inverters up to 100 kW, applicable to all units manufactured or imported in India from January 2026 to December 2027. Manufacturers must display an endorsement label based on the overall efficiency matrix on the grid-connected solar inverter.

Ministry Of Power | November 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  969

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery System at NTPC NETRA

Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal has inaugurated India’s first and largest 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system at NTPC’s NETRA facility at Greater Noida.

Ministry Of Power | November 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  740

Govt. Updates Renewable Energy Consumption Rules for Electricity Consumers

The Central Government has specified the minimum renewable energy consumption for distribution licensees, open access consumers, and captive users, defining obligations for electricity from renewable sources.

Ministry Of Power | October 08, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1065

Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration

The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.

Ministry Of Power | October 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1809

MoP Targets Co-operatives, SPVs, and Associations in New Captive Power Plant Rules

The Ministry of Power has proposed draft amendments to clarify ownership and consumption norms for captive power plants, including provisions for co-operatives, associations, and SPVs, with stakeholder feedback due by 22 October 2025.

Ministry Of Power | September 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1200

Ministry of Power Notifies Rules to Expand Energy Storage Systems Ownership and Usage

The Ministry of Power has amended Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, formally recognising Energy Storage Systems (ESS) as independent infrastructure assets, opening the door for wider ownership, flexible business models, and a competitive storage market in India.

Ministry Of Power | September 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2188

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates CPRI’s Regional Testing Laboratory at Nashik

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Regional Testing Laboratory in Nashik, Maharashtra, to provide advanced testing and certification services for electrical and power equipment in western India. It was inaugurated by Power Minister Monohar Lal in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Ministry Of Power | September 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1999

Ministry of Power Launches Stakeholder Survey to Build India Energy Stack

The Ministry of Power has launched a stakeholder mapping survey to shape the proposed India Energy Stack (IES), a digital public infrastructure aimed at building an intelligent, connected, and interoperable power sector ecosystem.

Ministry Of Power | September 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1503

Bhupender Gupta Takes Charge as CMD of NHPC

Bhupender Gupta has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Ltd., bringing over three decades of experience in India’s power sector across hydro, thermal, renewable, transmission, and distribution.

Ministry Of Power | September 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  740

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The Role of BESS in India’s Renewable Energy Goals: Facilitating Renewable Integration and Grid Stability

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are critical to achieving India’s COP26 Panchamrit commitments, enabling renewable integration and ensuring grid stability. With rising renewable penetration and peak demand mismatches, BESS addresses the g...

Ministry Of Power | June 20, 2025 | By News Bureau |  138

Decarbonisation in India by 2030: The Critical Industries Leading the Charge

India’s 2030 decarbonisation target is an ambitious yet necessary step toward a sustainable future. With a commitment to decarbonising 50% of its energy sector and achieving 500 GW of fossil-fuel-free generating capacity, the goal far surpass...

Ministry Of Power | February 21, 2025 | By News Bureau |  433

ALMM Extension to Boost Growth of Indian Solar Industry but Slow Down Investments by Domestic Manufactures

The ministry had introduced the ALMM list to boost domestic manufacturing reducing the country’s dependence on imports. However, the domestic capacity was not being able to meet the demand for solar PV in India. In a bid to boost installed sola...

Ministry Of Power | April 26, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1564

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