Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Amends Wind ALMM Procedure
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced an amendment to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers – Wind (ALMM-Wind) and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers – Wind Turbine Components (ALMM-WTC). This amendment, issued via an Office Memorandum dated 1 December 2025, modifies Clause 8.1, which pertains to ‘Performance Efficiency and Safety Issues’.
Proposed New Module Efficiency Thresholds
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is seeking comments on a draft order proposing to increase the minimum solar photovoltaic (PV) module efficiency thresholds required for enlistment in the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I. This draft intends to ensure the ALMM list reflects high-quality, commercially available, and high-efficiency modules, thus serving as a barrier against low-efficiency, obsolete technologies.
MNRE Issues Second Revision of ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the Second Revision of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for Solar PV Cells, effective November 24, 2025. The ALMM List-II, which pertains specifically to Solar PV Cells, was originally issued on July 31, 2025. This ongoing issuance and revision align with the MNRE’s Office Memorandums (O.M.s) from 2019 and 2024, which outline the ALMM Order and guidelines for implementation and amendment.
MNRE Updates Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Modules
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum, dated November 25, 2025, announcing the latest update (Revision-XLIV) to List I (Manufacturers and Models of Solar PV Modules) of the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 (ALMM Order, 2019). The last update to the list was Revision-XLIII, dated October 13, 2025.
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Achieves Record Growth in 2024-2025
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024–25 publication reveals that India’s total installed power generation capacity reached 475.21 GW as of March 31, 2025, marking a substantial increase of 72.18 percent since 2014–15. A major highlight of this transformation has been the rapid expansion of installed capacity under renewable energy sources, which recorded a growth of 170.69 percent over the decade.
Power Ministry Unveils ‘Preventive Vigilance Initiatives’ Booklet During Vigilance Awareness Week 2025
The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India, has released a comprehensive booklet titled “Preventive Vigilance Initiatives: Sharing Best Practices in Power Sector CPSEs.” The launch coincides with Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, observed under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility”.
MNRE Publishes Standard Operating Procedure for New Wind Turbine and Component Approval Lists
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the process for enlisting manufacturers and models under the newly reformed Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-Wind) and the creation of the separate Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind Turbine Components (ALMM-WTC).
MNRE Clarifies Quality Control Order for Solar Photovoltaic Batteries
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), through its Standard and Quality Control Division, has issued a clarification on the applicability of its Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 (QCO 2025), specifically for storage batteries.
MNRE Launches Online Portal for Mandatory Registration of Renewable Energy Imports
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the new Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS) online portal to oversee and track the import of specific renewable energy components. This move operationalizes the mandate issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in its notification dated October 10, 2025, which requires mandatory registration for certain items under Chapters 70, 73, 84, and 85 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Import Policy.
CEA Highlights Critical Gaps in India’s Solar Manufacturing and R&D
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) will institutionalize mandatory, standardized testing and certification protocols for emerging technologies and enforce recycling frameworks and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates for solar modules. It will also undertake large-scale initiatives for workforce development and specialized technical training tailored to next-generation solar cell manufacturing technologies.
MNRE Streamlines Application and Documentation for Waste to Energy Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced its decision to streamline and simplify the application and documentation process for the Waste to Energy (WTE) Programme. This action is being taken to improve clarity, accelerate the timely processing of applications, and make the overall documentation more user-friendly for projects submitted under the scheme.
MNRE Standardizes Payment for Utility Led Aggregation under PM-Surya Ghar Scheme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has formalized the payment release mechanism for the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) Model under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY). The new process establishes strict rules for the disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA), prioritizing transparency and ensuring funds are directly linked to completed work.