Policies and Programmes MNRE issues draft lease rules for the offshore wind energy segment February 2019 Centre allocates Rs 52.54 billion for renewable energy sector in Union Budget 2019-20 February 2019 More Regulations HERC approves signing of PPAs for 23 MW solar power projects February 2019 HERC approves signing of PPAs for 49.8 MW of bagasse based co-generation power projects January 2019 More Projects HPPCL invites consultancy bids for solar power projects in Himachal Pradesh February 2019 SECI invites bids for setting up 50 MW solar power project in Kerala February 2019 More Financings Leap Green to invest Rs 17 billion for developing 250 MW wind power plant in Tamil Nadu February 2019 Petronas in talks to acquire majority stake in Amplus Energy January 2019 More International News HEP to invest $153.96 million by 2030 December 2018 Sweden, India sign two renewable energy pacts December 2018 More Miscellaneous Telangana approves tariff for EV charging stations December 2018 Germany to increase wind, solar power production December 2018 More