Policies & Regulations
India’s Next Renewable Phase Shifts to Hybrid, Storage, Grid, Hydro, and Green Hydrogen
India’s renewable energy sector enters a strategic phase, prioritising hybrid projects, energy storage, grid integration, hydro, and green hydrogen initiatives...
Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2218 readings
Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated a Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence and India’s first VR-based mine simulator at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad,...
Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1550 readings
Gujarat Notifies Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, Targets Over 100 GW RE Capacity by 2030
Gujarat has unveiled its Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, charting an ambitious scale-up of renewable capacity from 41 GW to over 100 GW by 2030 while...
Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 9233 readings
CERC Issues Regulatory Framework for Virtual PPAs to Support RCO Compliance
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), establishing a regulatory framework...
Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2687 readings
Ministry of Power Mandates 20 Percent Local Content for BESS Projects Under VGF Scheme
The Ministry of Power has mandated a minimum 20 percent local content, including indigenously developed EMS software, for BESS projects implemented under the...
Policies & Regulations | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3087 readings
MNRE Amends PM-Surya Ghar Service Charge Rules to Ease Rooftop Solar Implementation
MNRE has revised PM-Surya Ghar service charge guidelines, earmarking INR 200 crore for state agencies, clarifying fund allocation, and streamlining support...
Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1900 readings
Supreme Court Shields Endangered Bustard, Allows Regulated Green Energy Push
The Supreme Court protected Great Indian Bustard habitats while permitting regulated renewable energy expansion with strict conservation safeguards and timelines.
Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2296 readings
MNRE Urges States to Adopt M2M SIM-Based Remote Monitoring for Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar
MNRE has urged state and joint electricity regulators to adopt M2M SIM-based remote monitoring for rooftop solar generation under the PM Surya Ghar scheme,...
Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1571 readings
MNRE Issues Clarification on ALMM Norms for SIGHT Mode-2A, 2B Green Hydrogen Projects
MNRE clarifies that renewable power projects under SIGHT Mode-2A and 2B with bid submission before 31st August 2025 are exempt from using ALMM List-II solar...
Policies & Regulations | December 24, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1608 readings
KERC Plans Cross-Subsidy and Surcharge Cuts, Targets EV and Lift Irrigation Tariffs Among Others
KERC releases draft regulations to progressively reduce cross-subsidies in Karnataka power tariffs. EV charging stations and private lift irrigation see steep...
Policies & Regulations | December 23, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1651 readings
