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MNRE Waives NOC Requirement for Non-RE Charged ESS Power Sales

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that developers can sell electricity from energy storage systems charged by non-RE power in the open market...

Policies & Regulations | April 13, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 767 readings

Rajasthan HC Upholds Seven-Year Electricity Duty Exemption for Captive Solar Projects

The Rajasthan High Court barred the state from withdrawing promised electricity duty exemptions for captive solar projects, ruling that developers who invested...

Policies & Regulations | April 11, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1047 readings

India Ranks Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity, Surpasses Brazil

India has surpassed Brazil in renewable energy capacity after adding a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil power.

Policies & Regulations | April 10, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2298 readings

MNRE Allows Rooftop Solar Installation Without DCR Certificate Under PM Surya Ghar ‘Give It Up’ Option

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed residential rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar without a DCR certificate via the ‘Give...

Policies & Regulations | April 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 7587 readings

IEA, IMF and World Bank Form Coordination Group to Tackle War-Driven Energy Crisis

IEA, IMF and World Bank formed a coordination group to manage war-driven global energy disruptions.

Policies & Regulations | April 09, 2026 | By EI News Network | 936 readings

CERC Amends REC Rules, Introduces VPPA Framework and Revises REC Multipliers

CERC amends REC rules, introduces VPPAs and revises multipliers for advanced renewable energy technologies.

Policies & Regulations | April 08, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1190 readings

MoP Pushes Insurance Surety Bonds as Alternative to Bank Guarantees Across Power Procurement

The Ministry of Power has directed states and utilities to accept Insurance Surety Bonds as an alternative to bank guarantees for bid and performance security...

Policies & Regulations | April 08, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 945 readings

MNRE Designates SECI as Sole Renewable Energy Implementing Agency for Issuing Procurement Bids

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated Solar Energy Corporation of India as the sole Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) for issuing...

Policies & Regulations | April 07, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1271 readings

Ministry of Mines Notifies Mineral Concession Rule Changes to Expand Critical Mineral Mining

Ministry of Mines notifies new rules enabling lease expansion, associated minerals inclusion and higher critical mineral output.

Policies & Regulations | April 07, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1671 readings

MERC Sets Rooftop Solar Surplus Tariff at INR 2.82/kWh, Retains Competitive Bidding for New RE Projects

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set the FY 2026–27 rooftop solar surplus tariff at INR 2.82/kWh and retained competitive bidding...

Policies & Regulations | April 04, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2811 readings