Co-Locating ESS with Solar Project Mandate Applies Only to Future Tenders, Clarifies CEA

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has clarified that the advisory for co-located energy storage in solar projects applies only to future tenders, not...

Policies & Regulations | April 02, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2427 readings

Madras High Court Strikes Down Network Charges on Rooftop Solar Projects for Captive Use

The Madras High Court has struck down Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation's network charges ranging from INR 0.83 to INR 1.27 per unit on industrial captive...

Policies & Regulations | April 01, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  5835 readings

Govt. Approves 8 Different Methodologies Under Offset Mechanism to Advance Carbon Market

The Indian government has approved detailed procedures for the offset mechanism and eight different methodologies under offset mechanism to advance Indian Carbon...

Policies & Regulations | March 31, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  4366 readings

Government Proposes Delegation of ISTS Project Approvals to NCT and CTU

The Ministry of Power has released a draft amendment to the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development, and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission...

Policies & Regulations | March 31, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1573 readings

ALMM Update: New Entrants Added to the Solar Module Manufacturers List

MNRE’s updated ALMM includes new entrants Asote Solutions, MKU Holdings, and Axitec Energy, all meeting regulatory standards and strengthening India’s...

Policies & Regulations | March 29, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2700 readings

MoP Issues Draft Amendment to Renewable Consumption Obligation Framework

The Ministry of Power has issued a draft amendment to the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) framework under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It proposes...

Policies & Regulations | March 28, 2025 | By EI News Network |  4796 readings

CERC Approves Tariffs for NTPC's 1000 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariffs for 1000 MW of wind-solar hybrid power projects connected to the inter-state transmission...

Policies & Regulations | March 28, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2268 readings

Fadnavis Unveils 100-Day Report, Outlines 25-Year Energy Plan for Maharashtra

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis released a 100-day progress report on the state’s power sector, detailing achievements in solar expansion, tariff reduction,...

Policies & Regulations | March 27, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2491 readings

Nagaland to Implement PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Nagaland will implement the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana under the Nagaland Solar Mission, offering 96 percent subsidy for up to 2 kW and 85 percent for...

Policies & Regulations | March 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2220 readings

RERC Approves INR 3.04/kWh Tariff for 5,000 MW Solar Under PM-KUSUM

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved INR 3.04/unit tariff for 5,000 MW solar under PM-KUSUM. This move aims to cut power costs,...

Policies & Regulations | March 26, 2025 | By EI News Network |  10760 readings