The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued clarifications on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) list-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, which came into effect on June […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the draft CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, proposing changes to transmission charge waivers and transmission deviation calculations, particularly for renewable […]
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) for the development of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with energy storage systems (ESS). The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 50.7 […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a model service agreement for electrolytic hydrogen generation plants under the electrolyser-as-a-service (EAAS) model. The framework is intended to serve as a reference for hydrogen […]
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 extended the exemption from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirement for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells for net-metering and open access renewable energy […]
The Ministry of Power has issued draft amendments to introduce a mandatory building rating system for all new commercial, office and residential buildings with a proposed built-up area of 20,000 square metres or more. The […]
The Ministry of Power has issued the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) 2027 norms for passenger vehicles, proposing a revised framework to improve fuel economy and promote cleaner vehicle technologies from FY 2027-28 to […]
The Union Minister of Coal and Mines has launched the online application portal for registration of coal exchanges, marking the operational rollout of the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026. The portal enables eligible entities to apply […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has passed a suo motu order introducing a mechanism for the treatment of connectivity granted under the General Network Access (GNA) Regulations for renewable energy projects where a power […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft procedures and reporting formats for conducting safety audits for battery energy storage system (BESS) plants. The framework proposes mandatory third-party safety audits once every two years for […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the draft CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, replacing the existing 2007 regulations with a technology-neutral framework designed for a modern, renewable-rich power system. […]
The Ministry of Power has issued draft amendments to the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms to introduce a credit-based compliance framework for passenger vehicle manufacturers. The proposed amendments seek to operationalise provisions relating to […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory to discoms for minimising load shedding and improving the reliability of power supply during periods of peak electricity demand, particularly in summer. The advisory notes that […]
The Ministry of Coal has notified the Coal Blocks Allocation (Amendment) Rules, 2026, allowing the use of insurance surety bonds in place of performance bank guarantees for coal blocks allocated under the Mines and Minerals […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, introducing comprehensive technical standards for the construction of solar power plants, floating solar plants, […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued guidelines on the adoption of advanced methodologies during the investigation, tender and construction stages of hydropower projects to minimise geological uncertainties in long water conductor systems. The guidelines […]
The Ministry of Power has notified the Draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework, 2026. The framework aims to enable structured, standardised, secure and accessible electricity sector data to support planning, operations, regulation and research. The […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the revised guidelines for the installation of prototype wind turbine models. Under the amendment, the limit of up to three prototype wind turbines […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified standard implementation timelines for various configurations of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) projects to improve predictability and facilitate coordinated system development. As per the framework, greenfield substations operating at […]
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