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MNRE Reduces Efficiency Threshold for Off-Grid Solar Modules Under ALMM

MNRE has revised the ALMM order to reduce efficiency thresholds for off-grid solar modules under 200W, promoting wider use in lamps, fans, and streetlights to boost clean energy access.

MNRE | May 08, 2025 | By EI News Network |  384

MNRE Issues Draft Amendments to Wind Turbine Inclusion Guidelines in RLMM List

MNRE proposes draft amendments to RLMM wind turbine inclusion rules, emphasising domestic manufacturing, cybersecurity, and digital submissions; invites stakeholder feedback for finalisation.

MNRE | April 17, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1017

Samridh Bioenergy Partners with CEID to Set Up Large-Scale CBG Plant in Moradabad, UP

The biogas plant will cover 12 acres and process 270 tons of organic waste daily. It will yield approximately 30,000 cubic meters of biogas on a daily basis.

MNRE | April 17, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  596

States Crucial to India’s 30 GW Target by 2027, Says Report

The Centre has set a 30 GW rooftop solar target by 2027 under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. But its success hinges on proactive reforms and support from states, including timely subsidies, net metering, and grid integration policies.

MNRE | April 15, 2025 | By EI News Network |  271

India’s RE Capacity Reaches 214.68 GW, Non-Fossil Power Share Rises to 47.37 Percent

India has installed 214.68 GW renewable energy capacity, with 175.89 GW under implementation and 70.21 GW tendered, raising non-fossil fuel share in the energy mix to 47.37 percent by February 2025.

MNRE | April 05, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1783

Senvion India’s 3.1M130 Wind Turbine Gets Listed in MNRE’s RLMM

Senvion India’s 3.1M130 is designed, proto-tested, and certified in India, with over 80 percent of the components manufactured locally.

MNRE | April 05, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  574

AXITEC’s Solar Modules Gain ALMM Approval from MNRE with 18 MW Capacity

The enlisted capacity is 18 MW/Year with five Mono c-Si PERC Modules. These solar modules will be manufactured in AXITEC's latest manufacturing plant in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

MNRE | April 01, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  419

Solar PV Manufacturing in India: Shripad Naik Stresses Need to Reduce Imports

Presently, the installed solar PV module manufacturing capacity in the country, as per the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, issued on February 17, 2025, is around 67 GW.

MNRE | March 28, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  508

Andhra Pradesh Paves the Way for Clean Energy Growth with ICE Policy 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued guidelines under the 'Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2024', detailing project approvals, land allocation, open access, and lease pricing for clean energy sectors, including solar, wind, biofuels, energy storage, and green hydrogen hubs at ports.

MNRE | March 15, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2333

CERC Approves Tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW Hybrid Projects

CERC has approved the tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects (Tranche VI) under competitive bidding. The order validates the discovered tariff, ensures regulatory compliance, and approves a INR 0.07/kWh trading margin, enabling project execution and financial closure.

MNRE | March 03, 2025 | By EI News Network |  457

Articles

Strategy for Downstream Use of Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen is the only means to achieving net zero in hard-to-abate sectors. Creation of net zero downstream globally competitive production capacities through the National Hydrogen Mission is essential for India’s difficult journey to net ...

MNRE | January 16, 2025 | By News Bureau |  206

Flexi Biogas Plants for the Domestic Cooking Need of Rural Sikkim

In India, where there are 535.78 million livestock, including approximately 302 million bovines there is sufficient room for the construction of biogas facilities. The GDP contribution of India’s cattle industry is large and is projected to ris...

MNRE | March 19, 2024 | By News Bureau |  779

MNRE Issues Extension of Deadline for Self-Certification of Solar Inverters

The solar inverter manufacturers need to get valid IEC certificates and reports from accredited laboratories of their solar inverters by June 30. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the deadline for t...

MNRE | May 02, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1266

Why Solar Module Prices Are Rising in India

Domestic solar panel prices have risen by more than 50% in the last two months, to above Rs 30 per watt peak. Solar panel prices have climbed 8% to 9% in the last month since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the cherry on the top w...

MNRE | May 09, 2022 | By News Bureau |  2323

Interviews

Green Hydrogen will Fuel India’s Self-Reliance and Decarbonisation: Avaada’s Vineet Mittal

Vineet Mittal, Chairman at Avaada Group

MNRE | April 29, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  461