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’.
CERC Schedules Public Hearing on Wind and Solar Deviation Formula (Value of ‘X’)
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has scheduled a public hearing on December 3, 2025, at 14:30 Hrs (2:30 PM) via video conference to deliberate on the determination of the value of “X” for computing the percentage of deviation for Wind and Solar (WS) Sellers starting April 1, 2026.
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.
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).
DGFT Mandates REEIMS Registration for Key Renewable Energy Components
The Central Government has introduced new Policy Conditions under Chapters 70, 73, 84, and 85 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Import Policy. These changes mean that, while the import status remains “Free,” all imports of specified items must first register with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS).
CERC Invites Public Comments on New Deviation Settlement Mechanism for Wind and Solar Energy
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a public notice inviting comments on a proposal to determine the value of a new parameter, “X,” for wind and solar energy sellers. This parameter is crucial for calculating the percentage of deviation from their scheduled electricity injection, which is a key component of the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regulations.
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 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.
Ministry of Power Dissolves Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff Mechanism
The Ministry of Power has decided to withdraw the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff (URET) mechanism and dissolve the associated ‘Solar Power Central Pool’ and ‘Solar-Wind Hybrid Central Pool’ with immediate effect. This decision was made in response to concerns from Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and developers regarding the reluctance of procurers to sign Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) due to tariff uncertainties over a three-year period. This Office Memorandum was issued on August 1, 2025.
Revised Draft Gazette Notification on Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001
The Ministry of Power has released a revised draft notification on the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), outlining an ambitious roadmap for designated consumers to increase their share of renewable energy over the next five years. This draft, which supersedes a previous notification from October 20, 2023, specifies mandatory RCO targets for electricity distribution licensees, open access consumers, and captive users, and is now open for stakeholder comments until August 19, 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.
CERC Amends Regulations for Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2025. These regulations modify the existing Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2020 (Principal Regulations of 2020). They aim to adapt to the evolving energy landscape and provide clarity on the sharing of inter-state transmission charges and losses, particularly for renewable energy and energy storage systems. The amendments will come into effect upon their publication in the official Gazette.