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Industry Welcomes Govt’s Move on Bidding Regulations for Neighbouring Countries

The Government of India (GoI) has amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to impose restrictions on bidders from countries sharing a land border with India.

Policies & Regulations | July 24, 2020 | By Manu Tayal | 2353 readings

MNRE Appoints Rakesh Kacker as New Member in its Dispute Resolution Committee

The move came after the appointment of A.K. Dubey as Administrative Member of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), who is the former Sports Secretary, Ex-IAS,...

Policies & Regulations | July 23, 2020 | By Manu Tayal | 1807 readings

No Privatisation of Power Sector in Puducherry: CM Narayanasamy

The move is significant as the Central Government has indicated earlier about its intention of privatization of the power sector in order to provide some relief...

Policies & Regulations | July 23, 2020 | By Manu Tayal | 2397 readings

MNRE Slashes Benchmark Costs for Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems for FY21

According to the Ministry, the newly issued benchmark costs will be applicable for all the Letter of Awards (LoAs) to be issued and/or empanelment of developers/vendors...

Policies & Regulations | July 22, 2020 | By Manu Tayal | 1797 readings

Andhra Pradesh Issues Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020, Pursuing Private Investments

The government disclosed the five-year policy, coming into force immediately, to assist the lease of five lakh acres of potential land in the state to renewable...

Policies & Regulations | July 20, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2631 readings

Clean Energy Can Support Indian Economy from Present Downturn Due to COVID-19: Niti Aayog CEO

Speaking at a webinar organized by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), Kant said India offers an electrifying long-term market for both domestic...

Policies & Regulations | July 20, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2667 readings

Zero Dependence on Fossil Fuel Import Must for Aatmanirbhar Bharat Vision: R K Singh

"The Government is also reconnoitering other bid options such as - round-the clock grid energy, balance by thermal, balance by hydro etc. The end objective...

Policies & Regulations | July 17, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2614 readings

Renewable Energy Association Requests MNRE to Review Solar Modules Online Amidst COVID-19

It elucidated that conducting the inspection online through video conferences would not only ease any project delays, but it would also avoid excessive expenditure...

Policies & Regulations | July 15, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2289 readings

Solar Power Projects Demonstrates Atmanirbhar Bharat Strategy: Prime Minister Modi

Pledging the 750 MW Rewa project in Madhya Pradesh to the nation, Modi labeled solar energy as “sure, pure and secure”. He said such large-scale...

Policies & Regulations | July 13, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2879 readings

USAID, MNRE Join Forces to Enhance Clean Energy Development

To maximize the impact of this partnership, the SAGE consortium in discussion with MNRE and its technical institutions, the National Institute of Wind Energy...

Policies & Regulations | July 08, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2753 readings