New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a landmark amendment to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, 2019, marking a pivotal moment for India’s solar energy sector. Effective from June 1, 2026, this amendment introduces ALMM List-II, focusing on solar PV cells, to boost domestic…
New Delhi: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired the Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable in New Delhi on November 22, 2024. Organized by the Society for Legal and Policy Research and Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has highlighted Odisha’s vast potential to emerge as a key player in India’s renewable energy sector, emphasizing plans for large-scale solar power and green hydrogen production. Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day Chintan Shivir 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Joshi praised the state’s renewable energy…
Bhubaneswar: Representatives from the Royal Indian Company met with Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday to discuss the potential use of solar-powered pumps to improve irrigation facilities across Odisha. During the meeting, the company’s representatives highlighted the benefits of portable…
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) today at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The three-day summit celebrates India’s impressive accomplishment of surpassing 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward green energy. PM Modi also toured the…
New Delhi: The Government of India is set to host the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2024) from September 11-13 in New Delhi. The conference aims to advance India’s position as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technology and its applications. The curtain-raiser ceremony for the conference was held today, with Pralhad Joshi,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) at its Registered Office in India Habitat Centre today. During the visit, the Minister reviewed IREDA’s performance and discussed its future roadmap for advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions. Welcoming the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity with the introduction of new wind power projects totaling 392.8 MW, announced Deputy Chief Minister and State Energy Minister K V Singh Deo in the assembly today. The state is intensifying its efforts to increase electricity production from unconventional sources. As part of this initiative, proposals…
New Delhi: In a decisive step towards advancing renewable energy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant measures to bolster solar energy and renewable resources. Key highlights include the expansion of exemptions for capital goods used in solar cell and panel manufacturing and the launch of the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to provide…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the Scheme Guidelines for implementing ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The guidelines, notified on July 18, 2024, outline the framework for a comprehensive initiative aimed at boosting rooftop solar capacity across the country. With a substantial outlay of Rs…
