MNRE Releases Draft Guidelines for Testing and Approval of Solar Inverters

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines to streamline the approval and testing of off-grid, grid-tied, and hybrid solar...

Policies & Regulations | June 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2907 readings

MHI Launches Portal under SPMEPCI to Push for Domestic Manufacturing of EV Passenger Cars

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI),...

Policies & Regulations | June 25, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1751 readings

GERC Clears 25-Year Hybrid Power Pact for GIFT City at INR 3.70/unit

Prozeal Green wins 9.9 MW solar-wind deal for GIFT City. Fixed tariff ensures price stability, meets rising demand, and supports Gujarat’s renewable goals...

Policies & Regulations | June 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1767 readings

CEA Drafts Safety Norms for Battery Storage Systems, Seeks Comments

CEA releases draft regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems, outlining fire safety, installation standards, and monitoring protocols. Public feedback...

Policies & Regulations | June 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2761 readings

Himachal CM Sukhu Cancels Delayed Hydro Projects, Accelerates Solar and Power Infra Push

Himachal CM orders cancellation of stalled hydro projects, reclaims key allotments, boosts solar initiatives, and directs urgent upgrades in power infrastructure,...

Policies & Regulations | June 24, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1443 readings

Assam Clears INR 5,400 Crore Pumped Storage Project, Launches Green Fund and Welfare Schemes

Assam approves INR 5,400-crore pumped storage project, INR 3,000-crore green growth fund, welfare scheme for deceased migrants, and new reserve forests, pushing...

Policies & Regulations | June 23, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2084 readings

HERC Approves 400 MW Renewable Power Deal with NHPC at INR 4.44/kWh

HERC has approved HPPC’s procurement of 400 MW firm, dispatchable renewable energy from NHPC at INR 4.44/kWh for 25 years, helping Haryana meet RPO...

Policies & Regulations | June 20, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1519 readings

CERC Proposes Key Amendments to Power Market Rules, Introduces VPPAs for Green Energy Push

CERC has proposed sweeping changes to power market regulations, enabling Virtual PPAs, expanding OTC contracts, mandating INR 35 crore net worth, and enhancing...

Policies & Regulations | June 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2297 readings

Minister Naik Urges Global, Domestic Investment in Green Hydrogen at CII Conclave

Shripad Naik calls for industry-led R&D, infrastructure development, and international partnerships to scale Green Hydrogen adoption, cut fossil fuel dependence,...

Policies & Regulations | June 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1137 readings

RERC Approves Tariff for 1000 MWh Battery Storage Project

RERC adopts INR 2.21–2.24 lakh/MW/month tariff for RRVUNL’s 500 MW/1000 MWh BESS project, enabling large-scale renewable energy storage, grid stability,...

Policies & Regulations | June 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2239 readings