The Ministry of Power (MoP) has sought approval from the cabinet for a policy change to categorise large hydro projects as renewable energy projects. Currently, hydro projects under 25 MW (small hydro) are identified as […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding programme for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the National Solar Mission (Phase II). According to […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for implementation of the viability gap funding (VGF) program for solar PV projects under National Solar Mission (Phase-II). According to the new amendment, […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has sought approval from the Union Cabinet for a policy change to categorise large hydro projects as renewable energy projects. Currently, hydro projects under 25 MW (small hydro) are identified […]
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited has launched the second phase of its Solar City initiative. The second phase will cover residential areas of Shakurbasti. The discom has estimated the rooftop solar potential in the area to […]
The Gujarat government is planning to implement a 175 MW pilot solar project on agricultural land under the Suryashakti Kisan Yojana in the state. Under the pilot, solar projects will be set up around 137 […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has prepared the Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme in consultation with the National Institute of Wind Energy. To get the certificate, wind turbine developers will have to […]
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has issued the Draft Solar Energy Policy for the year 2018 to promote both solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal energy in the state. The state government has specified […]
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Azure Power Rooftop (Genco) Private Limited for developing 11.2 MW rooftop solar power plant in the state of Madhya Pradesh under […]
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) has issued the Draft Solar Energy Policy for the year 2018 to promote both solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and solar thermal energy in the state. Key features of […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the national wind-solar hybrid policy to broaden the definition of “battery storage”. The word “battery” has been removed from the phrase “battery storage” in Clauses […]
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the Saur Sinchayee Yojana, which will provide over 5,850 agricultural solar pumps to farmers in the state at a subsidised rate. The budget for this programme has been set […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering reducing the commissioning timelines of solar power projects to ensure timely achievement of country’s 100 GW solar target, by 2022. Subsequently, a proposal has been […]
The Delhi government has approved the Mukhyanmantri Kisan Aaye Badhotri Solar Yojna for farmers in the state. This programme is only applicable for farms in the city’s green belt area. Under the scheme, a maximum […]
The Delhi government is planning to launch a Solar Rooftop Demand Aggregation Programme for domestic customers, with an expected aggregate demand of 40 MW using the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. With low upfront […]
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) will provide subsidy to the tune of Rs 15,000 per KW to residential consumers for the installation of rooftop solar PV systems in the state. […]
The MNRE has launched Phase III of the Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Photovoltaic [PV] Applications Programme for 2018-19 and 2019-20. For 2018-19, the project development target has been set at 50 MW with a proposed […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Waste/Residue programme for the plan period 2017-20. Under the programme, the government will provide a central financial assistance […]
The government has approved the launch of the Scale-up of Access to Clean Energy programme for financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20. The programme is based on the ongoing Scale-up of Access to Clean Energy for […]
The government is drafting a Rs 80 billion scheme to promote 12 GW of local solar cells and panel manufacturing without violating the World Trade Organisation (WTO) guidelines. The PSUs will now issue tenders for […]
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