Policies & Regulations
US Treasury Tightens Renewable Tax Credit Rules, Industry Pushes Back
The US Treasury has tightened renewable tax credit rules, limiting safe harbour provisions and requiring proof of construction. Industry groups warn the move...
Policies & Regulations | August 19, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1441 readings
Govt. Backs Pumped Storage Expansion, Relaxes CEA Approval Norms for Select Projects
The government has exempted off-stream closed-loop pumped storage projects from mandatory CEA approval, while hydro schemes above INR 3,000 crore will still...
Policies & Regulations | August 19, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2713 readings
ALMM Update: MNRE Adds 8,774 MW Solar Module Capacity, Total Capacity Crosses 100 GW
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 8,774 MW of solar module capacity and pushing India’s cumulative ALMM-listed...
Policies & Regulations | August 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2719 readings
Govt. Revises PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Updates Incentives for E-Rickshaws, E-Carts, and L5 E-3 Wheelers
The Ministry of Heavy Industries revises PM E-DRIVE incentives, adjusting caps and per-kWh support for e-rickshaws, e-carts, and L5 e-3 wheelers, with changes...
Policies & Regulations | August 15, 2025 | By EI News Network | 5569 readings
The Lok Sabha has approved the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aiming to simplify mining, increase domestic critical mineral output, promote NCMM,...
Policies & Regulations | August 15, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2137 readings
Govt. Opens Second Funding Round for Green Hydrogen Testing Facilities Under NGHM
MNRE has announced its 2nd Call for Proposals under NGHM to fund testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for developing standards and...
Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1872 readings
MNRE Issues Testing Guidelines for Series Approval of SPV Modules for Compulsory BIS Registration
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new guidelines for series approval of SPV modules for conducting testing in test labs for compulsory...
Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3066 readings
ALMM Enlisted Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity Crosses 100 GW Milestone
India has crossed 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a sharp rise from 2.3 GW in 2014,...
Policies & Regulations | August 14, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3004 readings
US Launches Antidumping and Subsidy Probes into Solar Imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
The US Commerce Department has opened antidumping and subsidy investigations into solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, citing sharp shipment increases,...
Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2025 | By EI News Network | 3548 readings
Govt Net Metering, Open Access Projects Bided Out Before August 31, 2025 Exempt from ALMM for Cells
MNRE has clarified that government solar projects under net metering, behind-the-meter, and open access with bid deadlines on or before August 31, 2025, will...
Policies & Regulations | August 13, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3508 readings
