MERC Approves MSEDCL's 2,269 MW Solar Power Procurement Under Maharashtra's MSKVY 2.0

MERC has allowed MSEDCL to proceed with the competitive bidding process for procuring 2,269 MW of distributed solar power under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme to strengthen...

Policies & Regulations | August 07, 2026 | By EI News Network |  859 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme to Boost India's CBG Production

The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 23,731 crore GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme for implementation from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, targeting...

Policies & Regulations | August 07, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1376 readings

Tamil Nadu Announces Residential Rooftop Solar Subsidy of Up to INR 1 Lakh

Tamil Nadu's Revised Budget 2026-27 proposes a rooftop solar subsidy of up to INR 1 lakh, a new BESS Promotion Policy and major investments in power generation,...

Policies & Regulations | August 06, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1836 readings

MERC Approves BEST's Procurement of 220 MW Solar with 110 MW/440 MWh BESS from SECI

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport's proposal to procure 220 MW solar power with...

Policies & Regulations | August 06, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1049 readings

CEA Draft Grid Connectivity Norms Propose Grid-Forming Capability, Expanded Role for BESS

The Central Electricity Authority has proposed new grid connectivity standards that seek to position Battery Energy Storage Systems and grid-forming inverter...

Policies & Regulations | August 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1000 readings

MNRE Issues Detailed Clarification on ALMM List-II Applicability Across Solar Project Categories

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a comprehensive clarification on the applicability of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells across competitive...

Policies & Regulations | August 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1390 readings

MNRE Issues Branding Guidelines for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Installations

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued guidelines establishing a standardised branding framework for the placement of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli...

Policies & Regulations | August 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1739 readings

ALMM Update: Solar Module Capacity Surpasses 217 GW in August 2026

MNRE has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 12,724 MW of solar module capacity in August 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 217,107 MW. SLR Solar, Veda...

Policies & Regulations | August 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1547 readings

MNRE Proposes Standardised 14-Digit Nomenclature for Solar PV Cells Under ALMM List-II

MNRE has proposed to introduce a standardised 14-digit alphanumeric nomenclature for Solar PV cell models listed under the ALMM List-II, to improve product...

Policies & Regulations | August 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1031 readings

Rajasthan Leads PM KUSUM Decentralised Solar Capacity, Ranks Third in Solar Pumps

Rajasthan has emerged as the top state under PM KUSUM Component A with over 1,236 MW of decentralised solar capacity and ranks third nationally in standalone...

Policies & Regulations | August 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  788 readings