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MNRE to address Agriculture Ministry's concerns over agrivoltaics: Joshi

Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi says concerns over agrivoltaics under the next phase of PM KUSUM will be addressed, with a focus on protecting farm productivity

Polysilicon support scheme receives FinMin's in-principle approval

Finance ministry clears proposed scheme in principle; Cabinet nod awaited

Govt to launch AgriPV support scheme, 5 GW capacity possible: MNRE secy

The proposed central scheme aims to bridge the 25-30% higher cost of AgriPV projects, with capacity addition depending on states notifying feed-in tariffs, says MNRE Secretary

India gains ground in cleantech manufacturing as supply chains diversify

Policy support, a large domestic RE market and the global push to diversify supply chains are drawing manufacturing investment to India, though batteries and upstream solar components need to catch up

India needs patient capital to boost small hydro projects: MNRE Secretary

MNRE Secretary S K Sarangi says delays in forest, environment and right-of-way clearances hurt project execution, calling for long-term patient capital

'Govt has data for offshore wind sites, but high costs slow progress'

Government has completed wind, geotechnical and geophysical studies for a potential Tamil Nadu site, but high technology costs and lack of expertise remain hurdles

RE developers may exit plain solar, high-tariff hybrid projects: MNRE secy

MNRE has asked renewable energy implementing agencies to explore ways to secure power purchase agreements for stalled projects, including by changing their profile

Govt spends ₹292 crore under National Green Hydrogen Mission so far: MNRE

The mission has awarded electrolyser capacity of 3,000 MW annually and green hydrogen production capacity of 756,100 tonnes per annum to participating companies

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.

Rooftop solar installations reached 50 lakh households: Pralhad Joshi

PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 50 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW commissioned and nearly 19 lakh households reporting zero electricity bills

Solar cell ALMM exemption extended for net-metering, open access till Dec

The exemption applies to net-metering projects and open access renewable energy power projects, but the ministry said there will be no blanket extension for solar projects

Centre clears ₹22 crore aid for startups under Green Hydrogen Mission

The first batch of support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission's startup programme was announced as MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

Centre eases compliance burden for pre-installed rooftop solar modules

Case-to-case basis exemption allowed under the new ALMM-II framework

Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures

Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs

Centre relaxes solar module sourcing rules to boost rooftop installations

Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027

MNRE forms panel to review ALMM-II exemption requests for solar projects

Committee comprising officials from SECI, IREDA and NISE will examine requests for commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, under the domestic solar cell mandate

Geothermal energy has 450 GW power potential in India, says report

CEEW and Project InnerSpace report highlights vast geothermal potential for electricity, cooling and industrial applications across several Indian states

India needs China-like super grid plan for RE integration: MNRE secretary

Addressing industry representatives, Sarangi highlighted the issue of regional concentration of renewable energy capacity

MNRE's CfD pilot likely to bring revenue certainty for RE developers

MNRE launches a 500 MW CfD pilot to ensure revenue certainty, reduce risks, and improve market stability for renewable energy developers

MNRE plans wind power push in border areas, industry raises concerns

MNRE is working to enable wind projects in border areas, even as industry raises concerns over penalties, curtailment, and transmission delays affecting project viability