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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 |  380

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 |  819

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 |  488

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 |  636

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 |  1594

New Delhi Hosts Bharat Electricity 2025

Bharat Electricity 2025, being held from 2-4 September, 2025 alongside POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week, under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat: Transforming Energy, Transforming Lives’, focuses on policy alignment, technological innovation and industry collaboration to reinforce India’s global energy leadership.

MNRE | September 04, 2025 | By News Bureau |  811

RenewSys Inks 370 MW EPE Encapsulant Deal with Pahal Solar to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing

Through the collaboration with Pahal Solar, RenewSys aims to enable the production of high-quality, domestically made solar modules that contribute to India’s renewable energy goals and the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

MNRE | September 03, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  983

Govt. Opens Second Funding Round for Green Hydrogen Testing Facilities Under NGHM

MNRE has announced its 2nd Call for Proposals under NGHM to fund testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for developing standards and regulatory framework in India’s green hydrogen sector.

MNRE | August 14, 2025 | By EI News Network |  855

MNRE Extends Certification Deadline for High-Capacity Solar Inverters to 2026

The MNRE has postponed BIS certification compliance for solar inverters above 200 kW until June 2026, citing limited testing facilities, while allowing conditional self-certification to maintain quality standards.

MNRE | August 10, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1196

MNRE Eases ALMM Rules, Allows Co-Branded Modules from Non-Manufacturing Firms

MNRE revises ALMM guidelines, enabling Indian brand owners without manufacturing units to enlist co-branded solar modules via approved OEMs, targeting sub-1 MW DRE projects under strict quality, compliance, and warranty conditions.

MNRE | August 09, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1077

Articles

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 |  1338