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India’s RE Capacity Jumps 170 Percent in a Decade, Ranks 4th Globally in Installed RE Capacity

“India’s renewable capacity surged 170.69 percent in a decade, reaching 204.48 GW of installed capacity and ranking fourth globally, driven by solar growth, as per the 'Renewable Energy Statistics 2024–25' released by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

MNRE | November 14, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1302

MNRE to Launch New Small Hydro Policy for North East, Announces Pralhad Joshi in Guwahati

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said MNRE will soon introduce a Small Hydro Policy to boost renewable growth in the North East, urging states to accelerate solar, hydro, and biomass adoption.

MNRE | November 01, 2025 | By EI News Network |  759

Gautam Solar Ranked Among Top 10 Manufacturers in ALMM Listings

Gautam Solar has been ranked among the top 10 Indian solar manufacturers in the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) released by MNRE in October 2025, with an approved module capacity of about 4 GW, underscoring its growing leadership in India’s solar manufacturing sector.

MNRE | October 31, 2025 | By News Bureau |  441

MNRE Issues SOP for Listing Wind Turbines and Components Under ALMM

MNRE’s new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) standardises listing of wind turbines and components under ALMM, ensuring quality, cybersecurity, and supply chain transparency in India’s wind sector.

MNRE | October 30, 2025 | By EI News Network |  682

AXITEC Energy India Secures CO-ALMM Approval for 150 MWp/Year Bifacial N-Type TOPCon Modules

AXITEC, a German-based solar module manufacturer, has secured MNRE’s CO-ALMM inclusion for 150 MWp/year bifacial N-Type TOPCon modules each in collaboration with Rayzon Solar and Knack Energy, supporting India’s renewable goals.

MNRE | October 17, 2025 | By EI News Network |  863

Refex Mobility Launches Operations in Delhi NCR, Aims to Deploy 400 Clean-Fuel Vehicles in 3 Months

Refex Mobility plans to deploy over 400 new clean-fuel four-wheelers in the Delhi NCR region within the next three months.

MNRE | October 01, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  548

Solar Firms Slash Prices as GST Cut Benefits Reach End Users

Solar industry players have quickly reflected the GST rate cuts in their pricing strategies, signalling a strong and coordinated response across the renewable energy value chain.

MNRE | September 26, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  1033

MNRE Issues Clarifications on BioCNG Generation Criteria under Waste-to-Energy Guidelines

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy clarifies performance inspection criteria for BioCNG plants, linking CFA release to minimum generation thresholds under revised WTE guidelines.

MNRE | September 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  712

Pralhad Joshi Launches Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Training, Unveils New Solar PV Potential Assessment Report

The Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released the updated ‘Solar PV Potential Assessment Report’ and launched the first Training Programme on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing, under the aegis of Seva Parv.

MNRE | September 24, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  865

MNRE Launches INR 100 Crore Scheme for Start-Ups to Pilot Green Hydrogen Projects, INR 5 Crore Funding Each

MNRE invites DPIIT-recognised start-ups to pilot green hydrogen projects with funding up to 5 crore, covering production, storage, safety, and applications.

MNRE | September 16, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2188

Articles

How India’s Targets Swadeshi Solar Cells by 2028 will Move the Industry Towards Indigenous Wafers and Ingots

When India declared its ambition to have “swadeshi solar cells” by 2028, it was not just about manufacturing more panels, it was about reclaiming the entire solar value chain. For years, India has assembled solar modules using imported ce...

MNRE | November 18, 2025 | By News Bureau

Powering India’s Energy Transition Through Grid Modernisation

India is progressing at a steady pace toward the goal of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. As of June 2025, the country has already developed 235.7 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity – 226.9 GW from renewable sources and 8.8 GW from nucl...

MNRE | November 04, 2025 | By News Bureau

Powering the Future: How BESS Is Unlocking the Full Potential of Solar

Solar power is clean and growing fast, but the sun doesn’t shine all the time. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) stores extra solar electricity when the sun is strong and releases it later—at night, on cloudy hours, or during the eve...

MNRE | October 13, 2025 | By News Bureau

Going Solar in the Monsoons: Busting Myths About Seasonal Installation and Long-Term Gains

The monsoon season brings much-needed respite from the sweltering summer heat, but it also introduces hesitation among homeowners and businesses planning outdoor installations, particularly solar energy systems. The idea of installing solar panels du...

MNRE | August 28, 2025 | By News Bureau

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 |  489

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 |  1062

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 |  1549

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 |  2606

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 |  1764