Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023
It is proposed that the facility to establish, operate or maintain dedicated transmission lines without the requirement of license may be allowed for bulk consumers having specified quantum of load and Electricity Storage Systems (ESS). A new rule is proposed to that no transmission licence will be required for the dedicated transmission line to connect large consumer (like Green Hydrogen Producer) and ESS.
Ministry of Power issues Guidelines for Resource Adequacy Planning Framework for India
The guidelines aim at guaranteeing the availability of sufficient electricity to fuel the country’s growth. These guidelines establish a framework for the advance procurement of resources by distribution companies (DISCOMs) to meet the rising demand for electricity in a cost-effective manner.
MNRE to hold International Conference on Green Hydrogen
The fundamental aim of the Conference is to explore how to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach for meeting the global goals for decarbonization through Green Hydrogen. The conference will be held from 5th to 7th July, 2023.
Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme – Component II
The objectives of the scheme are to maximise production of green hydrogen and its derivatives in India, enhance cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen and its derivatives vis-a-vis fossil-based alternatives and to encourage large-scale utilisation of green hydrogen and its alternatives.
Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme – Component I
The objective of the scheme is to maximise indigenous electrolyser manufacturing capacity, achieve lower levelised cost of hydrogen production and to ensure globally competitive performance and quality of products.
Call for Papers for 4th International Conference on Recent Advances on Bio-Energy Research
The Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy has released a call for papers for the 4th International Conference on Recent Advances on Bio-Energy Research. The last date for submission of abstract or extended abstract is 30th July, 2023.
MNRE issues Annual Physical Targets for Setting up Small Biogas Plants for 14 new PIAs
The MNRE has laid down the Annual Physical Targets for setting up small biogas plants and for conducting various training courses for 14 new PIAs for FY 2023-2024.
BEE extends the Rated Luminous Efficacy of Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
The notification has extended the rated luminous efficacy in lumens per Watt (lm/W) at 0100 hours of operation, to 1st July, 2023 to 30th June, 2026. Prior to this notification, the rated luminous efficacy was valid from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2023.
Ministry of Power establishes UTPRERAK, a Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies
UTPRERAK will emerge as the go-to institution for industrial energy-efficient technologies. The Advanced Industrial Technology Demonstration Centre will exhibit and demonstrate cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies across key industry sectors. It will serve as an exhibition cum information centre and knowledge repository.
Ministry of Coal organises stakeholder consultation to promote “Funding of Commercial Coal Mines in India”
The meet focused on major concerns pertinent to financing of commercial coal mining and solicited feedback/ suggestions from all stakeholders. The Banks present during the meet expressed their willingness and assured flexibility to finance coal mines subject to demonstration of, among other things, project viability, equity infusion visibility etc. in presence of detailed business plan.
