UP Energy Task Force Clears Privatization Bidding Plan for Agra & Varanasi Discoms
The Empowered Committee of the Energy Task Force in Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar…
Supreme Court Affirms CERC’s Quasi-Judicial Authority in Power Grid vs MPPTCL Case
In a landmark judgment dated May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court clarified that the Central Electricity…
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…