Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Surpasses 193 GW in May 2026

MNRE has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 20,745 MW of module capacity in May 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 193,889 MW. Sudarshan Saur Shakti,...

Policies & Regulations | May 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  3676 readings

Power Ministry Sets Phased HVDC Localisation Roadmap, Targets 60 Percent Local Content by 2035

Power Ministry revises procurement norms, introducing phased local content targets for HVDC substations to boost domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains,...

Policies & Regulations | May 04, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1261 readings

Rajasthan Plans Decentralised BESS Rollout to Strengthen Grid Stability, Solar Use

Rajasthan plans decentralised BESS to store surplus solar power, support peak demand, improve reliability, alongside smart metering progress, feeder segregation,...

Policies & Regulations | May 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1260 readings

MHI Tightens PM E-DRIVE Norms, Mandates Higher Localisation for EV Truck Components

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM E-DRIVE Phased Manufacturing Programme, mandating higher localisation for EV truck components, with DC-DC...

Policies & Regulations | April 30, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1845 readings

US Imposes 123 Percent Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports

US imposes 123 percent anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; total tariffs exceed 230 percent, India, Indonesia and Laos targeted in probe.

Policies & Regulations | April 28, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2262 readings

Ministry of Power Extends ISTS Charge Waivers for Solar, Wind Projects Hit by Grid Delays

Ministry of Power has extended ISTS charge waivers for solar and wind projects facing delays due to transmission constraints, subject to eligibility, including...

Policies & Regulations | April 28, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1767 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 2,584 Cr Small Hydro Scheme to Unlock 1,500 MW Clean Power and Boost Rural Energy Security

The Union Cabinet has approved INR 2,584 crore Small Hydro Power scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity, boost renewable energy, attract investment, create jobs, and...

Policies & Regulations | April 27, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1217 readings

Maharashtra Government Forms Committee to Review Electricity Duty on Rooftop Solar Users

Maharashtra forms panel to review electricity duty on rooftop solar, grid charges, and self-consumption amid rising decentralised energy adoption.

Policies & Regulations | April 24, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2563 readings

India Sets Record with 6.1 GW Wind Capacity Addition in 2025–26, Targets 156 GW by 2036

India achieves record 6.1 GW wind addition, targets 156 GW by 2036, boosts manufacturing, policy support, and grid stability initiatives.

Policies & Regulations | April 24, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1768 readings

CERC Proposes Market Coupling, Grid India to Act as Market Coupling Operator

CERC’s draft mandates market coupling for Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market (RTM), appointing Grid India as sole operator, aiming to unify price...

Policies & Regulations | April 21, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1906 readings