India Targets Swadeshi Solar Cells by 2028, to Enhance Domestic Capability in Wafers and Ingots: Joshi

India aims to establish a fully indigenous solar value chain, with indigenous cell manufacturing by 2028, advancing from modules to cells to wafers and ingots...

Policies & Regulations | September 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2086 readings

Ministry of Power Launches Stakeholder Survey to Build India Energy Stack

The Ministry of Power has launched a stakeholder mapping survey to shape the proposed India Energy Stack (IES), a digital public infrastructure aimed at building...

Policies & Regulations | September 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1812 readings

RERC Proposes Amendments to Introduce Virtual and Group Net Metering in Rajasthan

RERC has proposed amendments to its 2021 regulations to introduce Virtual and Group Net Metering, enabling households, businesses, and government institutions...

Policies & Regulations | September 09, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2976 readings

MNRE Issues Clarification on RLMM Wind Turbine Certification

MNRE has clarified RLMM procedures, directing wind energy stakeholders to update Type Certificates within three months, with certification body clarifications...

Policies & Regulations | September 05, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2222 readings

APTEL Quashes RERC’s Order Allowing INR 0.80/kWh Additional Surcharge on Open Access Consumers

APTEL quashed RERC’s order allowing INR 0.80/kWh surcharge, ruling discoms failed to prove stranded capacity solely due to open access.

Policies & Regulations | September 05, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1658 readings

Odisha Discoms Launch INR 5,000 Rooftop Solar Scheme Under Utility-Led Aggregation Model

Tata Power-led Odisha discoms have launched a INR 5,000 rooftop solar scheme under the ULA model, as part of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, offering subsidies and...

Policies & Regulations | September 04, 2025 | By EI News Network |  5805 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 1500 Crore Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling

The Union Cabinet has approved an INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to boost recycling capacity for extracting critical...

Policies & Regulations | September 04, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  3462 readings

Government Slashes GST on Renewable Energy Devices from 12 Percent to 5 Percent

The GST Council has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy devices and related parts from 12 percent to 5 percent, effective September...

Policies & Regulations | September 04, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  21629 readings

Govt. Allows Unrestricted Ethanol Production from Cane Juice, Syrup, BHM and CHM in ESY 2025-26

The government has permitted sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from multiple cane-based feedstocks without restrictions in ESY 2025-26, supporting...

Policies & Regulations | September 02, 2025 | By EI News Network |  3230 readings

Govt. Forms National Designated Authority to Implement Paris Agreement and Regulate Carbon Market

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has set up a National Designated Authority to implement Paris Agreement mechanisms, regulate carbon markets,...

Policies & Regulations | September 02, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1717 readings