Thermal Coal Imports Drop 5% in FY25; Govt Eyes Zero Imports by FY26
India’s thermal coal imports declined by 5.04% to 16.71 crore tonnes (MT) in FY25, down from 175.96…
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Criteria for Solar Cells, Sets New Rules for Enlistment
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued key clarifications regarding the inclusion…
MERC Approves 400 MW Solar Power Procurement by MSEDCL from Avaada at Rs2.79/kWh
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved Maharashtra State Electricity…
UPERC Issues Draft Regulations for Captive and Renewable Energy Projects; Seeks Comments by May 30
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued draft regulations for captive…
Proposed Wind Turbine Localisation Rule Could Impact Rs50,000 Cr Investment in India
A proposed rule by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) mandating the localisation of…
Govt Considers Extending Timeline for PPAs Under Mega Power Policy to Benefit Power Plants
The Indian government is contemplating a 2-3 year extension for power projects awarded under the…
REAR Requests MNRE for Regulations on Sale and Identification of B Grade Solar Modules
The Renewable Energy Association of Rajasthan (REAR) has formally urged the Ministry of New and Renewable…
Santosh Kumar Sarangi Gets Additional Charge as CMD of SECI
The Union government appointed Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable…
SEIA Slams U.S. House Proposal, Warns of Devastating Impact on Solar Industry
Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), issued…
Transmission Line and Thermal Capacity Additions Lag Behind Targets in FY25
While India witnessed strong growth in green power capacity in FY25, additions in transmission lines…