MNRE Issues Clarifications on Performance Inspection for Waste to Energy Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum (OM) providing clarifications regarding the performance inspection requirements for projects under the Waste to Energy (WTE) Programme, a component of Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP).
MNRE Seeks Comments on Draft Guidelines for Storage Battery Certification
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft Guidelines for the series approval and testing of Storage Batteries under the upcoming Solar Systems, Devices and Component Goods Order 2025. The Ministry is now inviting comments from all stakeholders on the proposed rules. The guidelines are aimed at standardizing the procedures for test labs and manufacturers when forming “product families” of storage batteries to achieve mandatory registration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
MNRE Issues First Revision to ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published the First Revision of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for Solar PV Cells, dated September 23, 2025. This revision updates the inaugural list that was issued on July 31, 2025, and continues the implementation of the ALMM for Solar PV Cells as mandated by various prior Office Memorandums (O.M.s).
MNRE Proposes Implementing ALMM for Wafers to Strengthen Domestic Solar Manufacturing
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order, signaling a major move to extend the compulsory registration mechanism to wafers, a key component in solar PV cells. The draft, which is open for stakeholder comments until October 11, 2025, aims to create a fully integrated domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem. This Office Memorandum was issued on September 12, 2025.
India Unveils First-Ever National Geothermal Energy Policy, Aims to Accelerate Energy Transition
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the release of India’s first-ever “National Policy on Geothermal Energy.” This landmark policy is designed to facilitate the exploration and development of the country’s largely untapped geothermal resources, positioning them as a significant pillar of India’s renewable energy landscape and a contributor to the nation’s 2070 Net-Zero emissions goal. This notification was issued on September 15, 2025.
CEA and MNRE to Host Webinar on Advanced Solar Technologies to Drive ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) are co-hosting a webinar on September 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. to foster research and collaboration in advanced photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The event will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, industry leaders, government officials, and venture capitalists, to discuss the future of solar technology in India.
MNRE Clarifies Wind Turbine Certification Update Process
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular clarifying the process for updating Type Certificates for wind turbine models. This circular was issued on August 31, 2025. The circular refers to the “Amendment to Procedure for Inclusion/Updating Wind Turbine Models in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM)” issued on July 31, 2025.
MNRE Issues New Guidelines for Series Approval of Solar PV Modules
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released new guidelines for the series approval of solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules. The guidelines are designed to streamline the testing and registration process for manufacturers and testing labs, ensuring compliance with the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 (Quality Control Order, 2025).
MNRE Sanctions Revised Guidelines for Green Hydrogen Pilot Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned revised guidelines for the implementation of pilot projects focused on the production and use of green hydrogen through innovative methods. These projects are intended for decentralized and non-conventional applications in residential, commercial, and local community sectors. The scheme has a budgetary outlay of ₹200 crore until FY 2025-26 and supersedes a previous scheme document from November 8, 2024.
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Rules for Government Captive Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. The clarification resolves a perceived contradiction in a previous MNRE Office Memorandum and provides clear guidelines for government projects under various captive and open access mechanisms. This Office Memorandum was issued on August 12, 2025.
MNRE Clarifies Guidelines for Prototype Wind Turbine Model Installation
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding its “Revised guidelines for installation of prototype wind turbine models” from June 12, 2025.
MNRE Amends Wind Turbine Guidelines, Introduces ‘ALMM (Wind)’ and New Cybersecurity Norms
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced amendments to the procedure for including wind turbine models in its official list, with a strong focus on promoting domestic manufacturing, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring data sovereignty. The Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) will now be renamed as the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (Wind) or ALMM(Wind), effective from the date of this new Office Memorandum.