Ministry of Power Proposes Key Amendments to Electricity Rules for Energy Storage Systems
The Union Ministry of Power has released a draft of proposed amendments to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, specifically addressing Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The proposed Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2025 aim to clarify and update provisions related to the development, operation, and utilization of energy storage within India’s power sector. The Ministry is seeking comments from a wide array of stakeholders on these crucial changes within 30 days, by July 10, 2025.
Wind Energy At The Core of India’s Renewable Strategy
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy has declared that wind energy stands at the very heart of India’s renewable energy strategy. Speaking at the Global Wind Day 2025 conference in Bengaluru, the Minister outlined the nation’s ambitious energy goals, including achieving 50% of power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 and a net-zero India by 2070.
Ministry of Power Introduces New Financial Instruments to Boost Transmission Project Bidding
The Ministry of Power has announced amendments to its Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) for the procurement of Inter-State Transmission Services through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. The Ministry has decided to include Insurance Surety Bonds (ISB) and Payment on Order Instruments (POI) as alternative security mechanisms to enhance flexibility and encourage wider participation from transmission developers.
MNRE Revises Guidelines for Small Hydro Power Projects to Address Sector Challenges
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced revisions to the guidelines for Small Hydro Power (SHP) schemes, initially circulated in 2009 and 2014. This move comes in response to various challenges and difficulties faced by stakeholders in the SHP sector.
MNRE Drafts Guidelines for Series Approval of SPV Modules
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released Draft Guidelines for series approval of SPV Modules for conducting testing in Test Labs for implementation of Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. The MNRE is seeking comments from stakeholders on these draft guidelines.
MNRE Updates List of Approved Solar PV Module Manufacturers and Models (ALMM)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued its latest update to List I of the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, 2019. This revision, the thirty-eighth in the series, reflects additions and modifications to the previous list.
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Applicability
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued clarifications regarding the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) components in response to queries from stakeholders. The clarifications address the treatment of Net-Billing, Virtual Net Metering, Group Net Metering schemes, and behind-the-meter captive consumption for government entities and public sector enterprises.
New Wind Turbine Models Added to RLMM Following 2018 Procedure Declaration
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published an updated list of wind turbine generator (WTG) models included in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) as per the procedural framework declared on November 1, 2018. The updated RLMM reflects the latest additions based on submissions made by turbine manufacturers along with relevant certification documents.
MNRE Lowers Solar Module Efficiency Requirements for Specific Off-Grid Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced an amendment to its ALMM (Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules) Order, reducing the minimum efficiency thresholds for solar PV modules used in specific off-grid applications.
MNRE Issues Final Application Form for ALMM Enlistment of Solar PV Cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the Final Application Form for solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturers seeking enlistment in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. Along with the Final Application Form, the MNRE has also issued clarifications addressing queries raised by stakeholders regarding the application process.
