Karnataka to Push 2 GW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project Despite Environmental Concerns

Karnataka will pursue the 2 GW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project to strengthen future power supply despite environmental concerns and opposition.

Policies & Regulations | July 22, 2026 | By EI News Network |  586 readings

MNRE Approves INR 436.93 Cr R&D Programme to Accelerate Indigenous RE Technologies

MNRE has approved an outlay of INR 436.93 crore for the continuation of its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme during the...

Policies & Regulations | July 21, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1035 readings

ALMM-II Extension Offers Relief to Solar Developers, Buys Time for Domestic Cell Manufacturing

Solar industry stakeholders have termed the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's six-month extension of the ALMM List-II exemption for net metering and...

Policies & Regulations | July 21, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1363 readings

MNRE Extends ALMM List II Exemption for Net Metering, Open Access Projects till Dec. 2026

MNRE has extended the ALMM List II exemption for net metering and open access solar projects until December 31, 2026, while maintaining mandatory compliance...

Policies & Regulations | July 18, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1308 readings

China to Levy 2 Percent Consumption Tax on Batteries and Solar Cells

China has announced the levy of 2 percent consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 1, which will be increased to 4 percent from September 1,...

Policies & Regulations | July 18, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  865 readings

DERC Simplifies Rooftop Solar Net Metering Process, Tightens Timelines for Connectivity Approvals

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified an amendment to net metering regulation for renewable energy to streamline rooftop solar net metering...

Policies & Regulations | July 18, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  612 readings

MNRE Clarifies Commercial Deployment of Prototype Wind Turbines Requires ALMM Wind Listing

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that prototype wind turbine models can be commercially deployed only after inclusion in the ALMM Wind...

Policies & Regulations | July 16, 2026 | By EI News Network |  573 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 to Boost India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved the Semicon 2.0 programme with a total outlay of INR 1,27,500 crore to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing...

Policies & Regulations | July 16, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  951 readings

India’s Power Grid Faces New Challenge as Solar Growth Shifts Focus from Capacity to Flexibility: EAC-PM Paper

EAC-PM report urges rapid energy storage deployment to improve grid flexibility and support India's expanding renewable energy capacity efficiently.

Policies & Regulations | July 15, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1012 readings

CEA Proposes Mandatory External Safety Audit Framework for BESS Installations

The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft framework for mandatory external safety audits of Battery Energy Storage System installations, proposing...

Policies & Regulations | July 15, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  803 readings