Bihar Approves Additional INR 10,000/kW Rooftop Solar Subsidy Under PM Surya Ghar

Bihar Cabinet has approved an INR 1,000 crore additional State subsidy programme for residential rooftop solar, offering INR 10,000/kW up to INR 20,000 per...

Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  828 readings

Indo-German GSDP Conversation Series Brings Young Leaders Together for Sustainable Development

The German Embassy hosted the 11th GSDP Conversation Series, bringing young leaders together to advance inclusive, climate resilient sustainable development.

Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2026 | By EI News Network |  594 readings

Uttarakhand Installs 1,132 Solar Plants Under MSSY, Reaches 210 MW Capacity

Uttarakhand’s MSSY has installed 1,132 solar plants totaling 210 MW, creating 3,500 jobs and supporting rural livelihoods across the state

Policies & Regulations | August 12, 2026 | By EI News Network |  637 readings

APERC Allows Up to 5 kW Rooftop Solar for Single-Phase Consumers in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has raised the permissible rooftop solar capacity for single-phase consumers with connected loads up to...

Policies & Regulations | August 12, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  669 readings

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves 25 Percent Land Transfer Fee Exemption for Renewable Energy Projects

Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a 25 percent exemption on land transfer fees and a complete stamp duty waiver on subsequent transfers for land used in renewable...

Policies & Regulations | August 12, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  777 readings

MNRE Plans Polysilicon Incentive Scheme to Strengthen Domestic Solar Manufacturing

MNRE plans incentives to boost domestic polysilicon manufacturing, reducing import dependence and strengthening India’s solar supply chain and energy...

Policies & Regulations | August 11, 2026 | By EI News Network |  763 readings

PMC to Partner with 12 Civic Bodies for 15 MW Waste to Energy Plant in Patna

Patna Municipal Corporation will coordinate a 15 MW waste to energy project at Ramchak Bairiya, with 12 civic bodies supplying waste to an integrated processing...

Policies & Regulations | August 11, 2026 | By EI News Network |  765 readings

Parliamentary Panel Urges NHPC to Prioritise 20,000 MW Pumped Storage Pipeline

Parliamentary panel urges NHPC to prioritise 20,000 MW pumped storage projects, expedite clearances and strengthen grid stability amid renewable energy expansion.

Policies & Regulations | August 11, 2026 | By EI News Network |  686 readings

MHA Bars New Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of India’s Borders

MHA bars new solar, wind and hybrid projects within 1 kilometre of borders, while projects within 50 kilometres require security clearances.

Policies & Regulations | August 10, 2026 | By EI News Network |  802 readings

OERC Releases Draft Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Regulations 2026 for Odisha

OERC has released draft regulations for grid interactive distributed renewable energy systems, proposing mandatory BESS, six metering mechanisms, charge exemptions...

Policies & Regulations | August 08, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1076 readings