Ministry of Power Mandates 20 Percent Local Content for BESS Projects Under VGF Scheme

The Ministry of Power has mandated a minimum 20 percent local content, including indigenously developed EMS software, for BESS projects implemented under the...

Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1904 readings

MNRE Amends PM-Surya Ghar Service Charge Rules to Ease Rooftop Solar Implementation

MNRE has revised PM-Surya Ghar service charge guidelines, earmarking INR 200 crore for state agencies, clarifying fund allocation, and streamlining support...

Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1181 readings

Supreme Court Shields Endangered Bustard, Allows Regulated Green Energy Push

The Supreme Court protected Great Indian Bustard habitats while permitting regulated renewable energy expansion with strict conservation safeguards and timelines.

Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1629 readings

MNRE Urges States to Adopt M2M SIM-Based Remote Monitoring for Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar

MNRE has urged state and joint electricity regulators to adopt M2M SIM-based remote monitoring for rooftop solar generation under the PM Surya Ghar scheme,...

Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1009 readings

MNRE Issues Clarification on ALMM Norms for SIGHT Mode-2A, 2B Green Hydrogen Projects

MNRE clarifies that renewable power projects under SIGHT Mode-2A and 2B with bid submission before 31st August 2025 are exempt from using ALMM List-II solar...

Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1055 readings

KERC Plans Cross-Subsidy and Surcharge Cuts, Targets EV and Lift Irrigation Tariffs Among Others

KERC releases draft regulations to progressively reduce cross-subsidies in Karnataka power tariffs. EV charging stations and private lift irrigation see steep...

Policies & Regulations | December 23, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1092 readings

MNRE Issues Guidelines for Series Approval of SPV Module Product Families

MNRE has released revised guidelines for series approval of SPV modules, covering product families, lab testing, and mandatory BIS registration under QCO 2025.

Policies & Regulations | December 23, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1232 readings

ALMM Update: MNRE Adds 23,119 MW of Solar Module Capacity in December 2025

MNRE has added 23,119 MW of solar module capacity in ALMM List-I in December 2025, taking the total capacity to 144,841 MW. Znshine Solarworld, Inox Solar,...

Policies & Regulations | December 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2495 readings

Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 Targets Tariff Reform and Power Sector Overhaul

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to overhaul India’s power sector framework by mandating cost-reflective tariffs, strengthening regulatory...

Policies & Regulations | December 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1562 readings

China Files WTO Case Against India Over Solar Subsidies, ICT Tariffs

China has filed a WTO case against India, challenging ICT tariffs and solar subsidies, citing unfair advantages to domestic industries.

Policies & Regulations | December 21, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2078 readings