PM-KUSUM Scheme: 319.23 MW Installed, 5.4 Lakh Pumps Deployed, 80,845 Pumps Solarised

Under PM-KUSUM, India installed 319.23 MW renewable capacity, deployed 5.4 lakh off-grid solar pumps, and solarised 80,845 agricultural pumps by October 2024....

Policies & Regulations | December 04, 2024 | By EI News Network |  3478 readings

Government Pushes Solar Power Expansion for PVTG Areas, Telangana Yet to Submit Proposals

The government is expanding solar power schemes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA, but Telangana has yet to propose...

Policies & Regulations | December 04, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1606 readings

ALMM Update: Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Reaches 62,765 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s latest update to the ALMM list adds 2,271 MW capacity from four firms, bringing India's total enlisted solar...

Policies & Regulations | December 03, 2024 | By EI News Network |  3480 readings

Government Proposes Amendments to EV Charging Infrastructure Guidelines

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the 2024 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure guidelines to streamline them with the forthcoming regulations...

Policies & Regulations | November 30, 2024 | By EI News Network |  3293 readings

PM-KUSUM Achieves 42 Percent Solar Pump Installation Target

India installs 5.4 lakh solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme, reaching 42 percent of its goal. Minister Shripad Yesso Naik shared the update in Lok Sabha,...

Policies & Regulations | November 29, 2024 | By EI News Network |  9542 readings

Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal

Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme...

Policies & Regulations | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2928 readings

APTEL Clarifies Captive Power Plant Compliance Rules and Cross-Subsidy Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of aggregating electricity consumption from multiple captive power plants for regulatory compliance and directed TNERC...

Policies & Regulations | November 27, 2024 | By EI News Network |  2802 readings

CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology Under Hydro Category

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognised the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydro category as...

Policies & Regulations | November 27, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1945 readings

CM Naidu Aims to Make Andhra Solar Power Hub

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu drives Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a solar power hub, targeting 30 lakh households with subsidies, piloting...

Policies & Regulations | November 26, 2024 | By EI News Network |  2093 readings

KERC Issues Clarification on Transmission Charges for Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Plants

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has clarified transmission charges for co-located wind-solar hybrid power plants. Charges for existing...

Policies & Regulations | November 26, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2009 readings