The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 period with an outlay of Rs 4.37 billion. […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has provided a limited exemption for net-metering and open-access renewable energy projects. Under the exemption, these projects can be commissioned without using Approved List of Models and […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from offsite water drawal and treatment under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). The guidelines aim […]
By Nidhi Dua Green hydrogen is emerging as a key pillar of India’s transition towards a low-carbon economy, with the country increasingly focusing on building a domestic production and manufacturing ecosystem. Backed by India’s rapidly […]
By Priyanka Kwatra The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified guidelines for its 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as the nodal […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the administrative approval and operational guidelines for the implementation of the small hydro power (SHP) development scheme for the period financial year (FY) 2026-27 to […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a memorandum clarifying the non-requirement of no-objection certificates (NOCs) from the intermediatory procurer/buying entity/end procurer in existing and future bids or power purchase agreements (PPAs) […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved a pilot for the Contract for Difference (CfD) programme for renewable energy. Under the approved framework, the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), acting […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised timelines for projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme following requests from stakeholders seeking extensions beyond March […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed to introduce the Approved List of Modules and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-III for solar wafers, which will come into effect from June 1, 2028. As per […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These standards define emission limits and outline certification mechanisms for both fuels. […]
By Nidhi Dua India’s wind power sector is evolving rapidly, marked by several policy announcements, regulatory developments and shifting tariff trends. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), as of February 2026, […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a stakeholder consultation workshop to deliberate on the draft floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) potential assessment report and the draft floating solar policy. The report and proposal […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the procedure for inclusion and updating of wind turbine models in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of wind turbines. The amendment provides […]
The Union Budget 2026-27 aims at strengthening clean energy development, clean technology manufacturing, lithium-ion battery production, and tariff rationalisation. There has been a significant increase in budgetary allocations for the Ministry of New and Renewable […]
By Karan Sharma In early May 2025, India’s power grid faced an unprecedented technical challenge. The issue was not something as common as a storm warning, a transmission fault, over- or under-generation of renewables, or […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), along with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), has issued a call for proposals (CfP) for pilot projects aimed at producing green hydrogen using biomass-based or […]
India’s energy transition is at a defining moment. This transition has been reinforced by a series of targeted policy interventions and programme-level roll-outs, reflecting a coordinated and execution-focused approach by the government. Flagship missions and […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s renewable energy sector has recorded robust growth across technologies, underpinned by policy support. As of November 30, 2025, the country’s total installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) stood at 254 […]
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