Tripura Surpasses 15 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Tripura has installed 15.3 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, with 4,460 households adopting solar and INR 32.52 crore in subsidies...

Policies & Regulations | August 03, 2026 | By EI News Network |  654 readings

CERC Proposes New Transmission Charge Waiver Framework for Renewable Energy and BESS

CERC has proposed retaining ISTS charge waivers for eligible renewable energy projects delayed solely due to non-availability of the inter-state transmission...

Policies & Regulations | August 01, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1671 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 5,070 Cr PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5 GW Floating Solar with 10 GWh ESS

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an outlay of INR 5,070 crore to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar PV projects...

Policies & Regulations | August 01, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1190 readings

MNRE Withdraws March 2024 ALMM Clarification, Retains Case by Case Relief

MNRE has withdrawn its March 2024 ALMM clarification with immediate effect but will continue considering exemption requests from eligible uncommissioned renewable...

Policies & Regulations | July 31, 2026 | By EI News Network |  625 readings

MNRE Flags Incorrect Rooftop Solar Billing by DISCOMs, Refers Complaints for Resolution

MNRE has acknowledged complaints over incorrect electricity bills issued by DISCOMs after residential rooftop solar installations and is referring cases to...

Policies & Regulations | July 30, 2026 | By EI News Network |  586 readings

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Helps Nearly 19 Lakh Households Achieve Zero Electricity Bills

Nearly 18.94 lakh households reported zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, with 40.07 lakh systems installed nationwide.

Policies & Regulations | July 29, 2026 | By EI News Network |  857 readings

India Curtails 8,133 GWh of Solar Power in April-June Amid Grid Constraints

India has curtailed 8,133 GWh solar power in April-June 2026 due to grid constraints and transmission project delays.

Policies & Regulations | July 29, 2026 | By EI News Network |  768 readings

MNRE Advises DISCOMs to Allow 10 Percent DC Capacity Tolerance for Rooftop Solar Net Metering

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has advised DISCOMs to allow up to 10 percent DC capacity tolerance for rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar:...

Policies & Regulations | July 29, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1412 readings

MNRE Allows DISCOMs to Use PM Surya Ghar Balance Incentives for BESS and Grid Upgrades

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the permissible use of PM Surya Ghar incentives, allowing DISCOMs to invest balance funds in BESS, rooftop...

Policies & Regulations | July 29, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  795 readings

PM Surya Ghar 2.0 May Pair Capital Support with Generation-Linked Incentives

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering a performance-linked revamp of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana that could tie financial...

Policies & Regulations | July 28, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1793 readings