MNRE Forms Technical Committee to Frame Norms for Solar Powered Cold Storage

This new technical committee will review and refine the draft specifications for solar-powered cold storage and prepare the guidelines for the solar cold storage...

Policies & Regulations | August 30, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1776 readings

ALMM List Features 3 New Entrants, Enlisted Solar Capacity Surges

The ALMM list update incorporates new entrants like Avaada Electro, Laxmi Solar, and Uratom Solar, driving India’s enlisted solar capacity past the 50...

Policies & Regulations | August 29, 2024 | By EI News Network |  3126 readings

Cabinet Approves INR 4,136 Crore For Hydropower Projects in Northeast

The Cabinet’s approval for a CFA scheme aims to develop 15,000 MW of hydropower in North Eastern Region (NER), enhancing grid integration, flexibility,...

Policies & Regulations | August 29, 2024 | By EI News Network |  2299 readings

MOP Releases PSP Bidding and Procurement Guidelines, Seeks Public Feedback

The Ministry of Power has unveiled draft guidelines for the procurement of storage capacity and stored energy from Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs) through competitive...

Policies & Regulations | August 27, 2024 | By EI News Network |  2427 readings

India's E2W Surge: Central and State Subsidies Powering Electric Mobility

One of the most effective strategies to accelerate EV adoption is the provision of subsidies. In addition to central government subsidies, many state governments...

Policies & Regulations | August 27, 2024 | By News Bureau |  6625 readings

MNRE Clarifies Applicability of Revised Guidelines for Wind Power Projects

MNRE confirms that the July 2024 amendments to onshore wind power guidelines apply to future projects, focusing on optimised turbine placement, noise reduction,...

Policies & Regulations | August 26, 2024 | By EI News Network |  3730 readings

Shakti Pumps Secures INR 9.40 Cr Order from Jharkhand Under PM-KUSUM

The order, valued at approximately INR 9.40 crores (inclusive of GST), falls under Component-B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan...

Policies & Regulations | August 26, 2024 | By News Bureau |  2420 readings

APERC Approves Tripartite Power Sale Agreement for 7 GW Solar Procurement

The agreement involves the procurement of 7,000 MW of solar power over 25 years with an annual ceiling of 17,000 million units (MU).

Policies & Regulations | August 26, 2024 | By News Bureau |  2113 readings

CERC Proposes Amendments to Connectivity and Network Access Regulations

CERC has released a draft for the third amendment to the Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) Regulations, formally titled the Central Electricity...

Policies & Regulations | August 22, 2024 | By News Bureau |  2350 readings

MERC Rejects ACME's Force Majeure Claim, Imposes Penalty for Under-Generation

MERC's recent ruling dismisses ACME’s Force Majeure claim due to COVID-19 disruptions and imposes penalties for under-generation. The Commission asserts...

Policies & Regulations | August 21, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1710 readings