MNRE Clarifies ALMM Applicability for Government & PSU Captive Solar Projects
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells, specifically addressing behind-the-meter captive consumption solar power plants by government entities and public sector enterprises. This Office Memorandum was issued on July 10, 2025.
MNRE Updates ALMM List-I for Solar PV Modules with Revised Efficiency Standards and Error Corrections
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the “Revision-XL” of List-I (Manufacturers and Models of Solar PV Modules) under the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019. This office memorandum incorporates new compliance requirements, revises minimum module efficiency standards, and corrects previously identified typographical errors.
MNRE Unveils Revised Biomass Guidelines to Accelerate Bioenergy Adoption and Ease of Business
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced updated guidelines for its Biomass Programme, covering Phase-I (FY 2021–22 to 2025–26) of the National Bioenergy Programme. These revisions are set to foster cleaner energy solutions, streamline operations, and expedite the widespread adoption of biomass technologies across India.
MNRE Unveils Revised Guidelines to Boost Waste-to-Energy Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced revised guidelines for its Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Programme, a crucial component of the National Bioenergy Programme. These updated guidelines aim to establish a more efficient, transparent, and performance-oriented ecosystem for Bio Waste to Energy deployment across India, simplifying procedures and accelerating the disbursal of Central Financial Assistance (CFA).
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of SPV Inverters
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the series approval of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Inverters, a move aimed at streamlining testing and certification processes for manufacturers. These guidelines are crucial for the implementation of the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 which mandates compulsory registration of SPV inverters with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
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.