Govt. Backs Pumped Storage Expansion, Relaxes CEA Approval Norms for Select Projects

The government has exempted off-stream closed-loop pumped storage projects from mandatory CEA approval, while hydro schemes above INR 3,000 crore will still...

Policies & Regulations | August 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2139 readings

ALMM Update: MNRE Adds 8,774 MW Solar Module Capacity, Total Capacity Crosses 100 GW

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 8,774 MW of solar module capacity and pushing India’s cumulative ALMM-listed...

Policies & Regulations | August 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2198 readings

Govt. Revises PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Updates Incentives for E-Rickshaws, E-Carts, and L5 E-3 Wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries revises PM E-DRIVE incentives, adjusting caps and per-kWh support for e-rickshaws, e-carts, and L5 e-3 wheelers, with changes...

Policies & Regulations | August 15, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2987 readings

Lok Sabha Clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill to Boost Critical Mineral Production, Support National Mission

The Lok Sabha has approved the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aiming to simplify mining, increase domestic critical mineral output, promote NCMM,...

Policies & Regulations | August 15, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1820 readings

Govt. Opens Second Funding Round for Green Hydrogen Testing Facilities Under NGHM

MNRE has announced its 2nd Call for Proposals under NGHM to fund testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for developing standards and...

Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1549 readings

MNRE Issues Testing Guidelines for Series Approval of SPV Modules for Compulsory BIS Registration

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new guidelines for series approval of SPV modules for conducting testing in test labs for compulsory...

Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2624 readings

ALMM Enlisted Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity Crosses 100 GW Milestone

India has crossed 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a sharp rise from 2.3 GW in 2014,...

Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2558 readings

US Launches Antidumping and Subsidy Probes into Solar Imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos

The US Commerce Department has opened antidumping and subsidy investigations into solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, citing sharp shipment increases,...

Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2753 readings

Govt Net Metering, Open Access Projects Bided Out Before August 31, 2025 Exempt from ALMM for Cells

MNRE has clarified that government solar projects under net metering, behind-the-meter, and open access with bid deadlines on or before August 31, 2025, will...

Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2642 readings

HERC approves INR 1.21/ kWh Additional Surcharge on Haryana Open Access Consumers

HERC approves INR 1.21/kWh additional surcharge on Haryana open access consumers to compensate DISCOMs for stranded fixed costs due to power procurement shifts,...

Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2554 readings