ALMM Update: Two New Entrants Join Solar Module Manufacturer List

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added two new entrants to the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM)—Easy Photovoltaic Pvt....

Policies & Regulations | February 18, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2871 readings

Ministry of Power Releases TBCB Guidelines for Pumped Storage Plants

The Ministry of Power has issued new tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) guidelines for procuring storage capacity from Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs), aiming...

Policies & Regulations | February 18, 2025 | By EI News Network |  3634 readings

Assam Cabinet Approves Assam Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025

Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2025, along with land allocation for a mega industrial park, to boost industrialisation...

Policies & Regulations | February 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2966 readings

Residential Ground-Mounted Elevated Installations Eligible for CFA: MNRE

MNRE has clarified that residential ground-mounted elevated solar installations meeting technical guidelines are eligible for CFA under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana....

Policies & Regulations | February 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1659 readings

MNRE Issues Guidelines for Solar Cold Storage with Thermal Energy Backup

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines on design specifications, performance standards, and testing procedures for solar cold...

Policies & Regulations | February 16, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2975 readings

MNRE Proposes Lower Efficiency Threshold in ALMM for Solar Modules for Select Off-Grid Applications

MNRE has proposed lowering the module efficiency threshold for c-Si solar PV modules from 19 percent to 18 percent for off-grid applications like solar lamps,...

Policies & Regulations | February 15, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1749 readings

APTEL Upholds Solar Producer's Tariff Claim, Overturns Lower Ruling

APTEL ruled in favour of a solar power producer, in a tariff dispute with HPSEBL. The tribunal overturned a lower court ruling, awarding the company a higher...

Policies & Regulations | February 12, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1493 readings

India’s Energy Sector Driving Global Growth – PM Modi at India Energy Week 2025

Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s pivotal role in global growth through its energy sector at India Energy Week 2025. He outlined India’s ambitious...

Policies & Regulations | February 11, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2017 readings

Wind Energy Investments Soar, PM-KUSUM Strengthens Solar Support for Farmers

India's wind energy sector has seen a steady rise in investments. Additionally, the PM-KUSUM scheme has supported farmers with a significant allocation of funds...

Policies & Regulations | February 11, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2232 readings

Renewable Auctions Surge, Tariffs Drop 50 Percent in a Decade

India held 24 reverse auctions for renewable projects in 2024-25, up from 16 in 2023-24. Tariffs fell to INR 2.48–4.99 per unit, marking a 50 percent...

Policies & Regulations | February 07, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1463 readings