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MNRE Grants 1 Month Transitional Relief for RE Projects Awaiting ALMM List-II Exemption Approval

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a clarification enabling eligible utility-scale, open-access, captive and C&I renewable energy projects installed before June 1, 2026, to secure provisional commissioning and continue power transactions while their ALMM List-II exemption applications are under review.

MNRE Clarification | June 24, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 929

MNRE Clarifies Scope of Solar Thermal QCO, Excludes Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes are not covered under the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

MNRE Clarification | June 22, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 469

MNRE Simplifies Procedure for ALMM List-II Exemption for Eligible Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has simplified the procedure for ALMM List-II exemption for certain rooftop solar projects, permitting developers to submit installation-related documents like GIS-tagged site photographs, invoices, daily installation reports and self-certification, in place of Electrical Inspectorate certification.

MNRE Clarification | June 15, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 727

MNRE Exempts Residential Rooftop Projects Opting Out of CFA from ALMM-II Compliance

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has exempted residential rooftop solar consumers opting out of Central Financial Assistance and availing net metering under the PM Surya Ghar scheme’s ‘Give It Up’ option from ALMM List-II cell requirements until March 31, 2027.

MNRE Clarification | June 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1027

MNRE Waives NOC Requirement for Non-RE Charged ESS Power Sales

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that developers can sell electricity from energy storage systems charged by non-RE power in the open market without NOC requirements until the associated renewable project is commissioned, easing regulatory friction in FDRE projects.

MNRE Clarification | April 13, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 834

No Advisory Issued to Pause or Halt New RE Financing, Clarifies MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that it has not advised lenders to halt financing for renewable energy projects or manufacturing facilities. It, however, called for calibrated, well-informed financing across the solar manufacturing ecosystem and prioritise funding for upstream components manufacturing.

MNRE Clarification | December 08, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1208

No Blanket Cancellations of REIA-Awarded Projects, Due Diligence Underway on Unsigned PSAs: MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that there will be no blanket cancellations of renewable energy projects awarded by implementing agencies where power sale agreements are yet to be signed, assuring developers that any cancellations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis after thorough due diligence.

MNRE Clarification | November 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2176

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 Clarification | September 24, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1470

MNRE Issues Clarification on RLMM Wind Turbine Certification

MNRE has clarified RLMM procedures, directing wind energy stakeholders to update Type Certificates within three months, with certification body clarifications accepted for compliance.

MNRE Clarification | September 05, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2327

Govt Net Metering, Open Access Projects Bided Out Before August 31, 2025 Exempt from ALMM for Cells

MNRE has clarified that government solar projects under net metering, behind-the-meter, and open access with bid deadlines on or before August 31, 2025, will be exempt from using ALMM List-II solar cells, though ALMM List-I module compliance will still apply.

MNRE Clarification | August 13, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3134