Policies and Programmes CCEA approves KUSUM scheme for harnessing solar power in rural areas March 2019 CCEA approves Phase II of grid-connected rooftop solar programme March 2019 More Regulations JERC publishes draft solar net metering regulations for Goa and union territories May 2019 MNRE clarifies import conditions for lead-acid batteries used in solar projects May 2019 More Projects EPC bid due date extended for 40 MW solar power project in Odisha June 2019 Bids invited to conduct study for hydro power potential in Assam June 2019 More Financings Greenko raises $495 million to invest in 2.4 GW of energy storage projects June 2019 Mitsui and Company acquires 49 per cent equity stake in Marvel Solren June 2019 More International News ACWA plans to make solar panels as part of SoftBank, Saudi fund’s $200 billion project February 2019 Orsted shares fall as disinvestment plans hit a road-block February 2019 More Miscellaneous The UK joins International Solar Alliance May 2019 Cabinet approves cooperation agreement between India, Denmark for renewable energy sector April 2019 More
