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India Meets Record Power Demand Without Shortage, Adds 34 GW in FY25

India met record 241 GW peak demand without shortages, added 34 GW capacity in FY25, launched 30 GWh BESS VGF scheme, extended ISTS waiver, and boosted transmission...

Policies & Regulations | June 12, 2025 | By EI News Network | 5666 readings

Ministry of Power Proposes to Amend Rule 18 of Electricity Rules 2005 for Energy Storage Systems

The Ministry of Power has released draft amendments to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing a regulatory framework which states that Energy Storage...

Policies & Regulations | June 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2469 readings

Central Pollution Control Board Issues Draft Guidelines for Storage and Handling of Solar Waste

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released draft guidelines for the safe storage and handling of waste solar photovoltaic modules, panels, or cells,...

Policies & Regulations | June 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2843 readings

100 Percent ISTS-charge Waiver for Co-located BESS Projects Commissioned Before June 30, 2028

The Ministry of Power has amended the ISTS charges waiver policy, granting 100 percent exemption for Hydro PSP and co-located BESS projects commissioned or...

Policies & Regulations | June 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2463 readings

Ministry of Power Approves INR 5,400 Cr VGF to Develop 30 GWh BESS Across 15 States and NTPC

The Ministry of Power has approved the second tranche of its Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme, allocating INR 5,400 crore from the Power System Development...

Policies & Regulations | June 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 4037 readings

Government Must Incentivise Local Battery Component Manufacturing, Says CEA

CEA urges India to incentivise domestic battery component production and establish a BESS testing lab, citing grid stability, energy storage goals, and reduced...

Policies & Regulations | June 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1740 readings

ALMM Update: Reliance Industries Enters the ALMM List, Avaada Increases Capacity

Reliance Industries has entered the MNRE’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) with 1,716 MW of solar module capacity from its Jamnagar facility,...

Policies & Regulations | June 09, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1529 readings

RERC Proposes Key Amendments to Enable Virtual and Group Net Metering in Rajasthan

RERC invites public comments on proposed amendments to enable Virtual and Group Net Metering in Rajasthan, supporting rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya...

Policies & Regulations | June 04, 2025 | By EI News Network | 3559 readings

Karnataka to Launch Kusum-C Scheme on June 11

Karnataka will roll out the Kusum-C scheme to solarise agri-pumps in Chikkballapur. The move, announced by Energy Minister K.J. George, aims to empower farmers...

Policies & Regulations | June 04, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2730 readings

MNRE Revises Small Hydro Power Guidelines to Boost Sector Growth

MNRE has revised the Small Hydro Power Scheme guidelines to address sector challenges, aiming to support stakeholders and promote sustainable growth of small...

Policies & Regulations | June 04, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2019 readings