In Short : At the G20 meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Shri Manohar Lal emphasized India’s pivotal role in driving global energy transitions. He highlighted the nation’s advancements in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable growth. Stressing India’s commitment to a net-zero future, he underscored the country’s efforts to promote clean technologies and collaborative global […]
Seeking comments on Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ## **1. Context** * Issued by the **Ministry of Power (MoP)** on **7th October 2025**. * The Ministry has prepared a **Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025**, proposing revisions to the **Electricity Act, 2003**. * Objective: Strengthen the power sector by promoting competition, improving efficiency, ensuring grid reliability, and accelerating energy transition goals. — […]
Advisory to all Government agencies (Both Central Govt./State Govt.) in RE sector regarding ‘Strict compliance of rules and regulations in procurement of Goods and Services – EQ
Advisory to all Government agencies (Both Central Govt./State Govt.) in RE sector regarding ‘Strict compliance of rules and regulations in procurement of Goods and Services For more information please see below link:
Revised Gazette Notification on RCO under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, notified on 27th September 2025 – EQ
Summary: — ## **1. Context** * Issued by the **Ministry of Power (MoP)** under the **Energy Conservation Act, 2001**. * Supersedes the earlier **20th Oct 2023 notification** (except past actions). * Defines **minimum Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO)** targets for **DISCOMs, Open Access (OA) consumers, and Captive Users**. — ## **2. RCO Trajectory (as % of […]
Seeking comments on draft amendments proposed in Rule 3 (i.e Requirements of Captive Generating Plant) of Electricity Rules, 2005-reg. – EQ
Summary: # What this draft does (at a glance) * Seeks public comments on proposed changes to **Rule 3: Requirements of Captive Generating Plant** under the Electricity Rules, 2005. Letter of transmittal is from the Ministry of Power (Under Secretary), addressed to industry bodies and experts. *(p.1)* * Draft is titled **Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules, […]
Petition for Adoption of tariff for 420 MW RTC power from ISTS-connected Renewable Energy Power Projects (SECI-RTC-IV) by the Ministry of Power, Government of India – EQ
Summary: # CERC — RoP in Petition No. 722/AT/2025 * **Matter:** Adoption of tariff under **Section 63** for **420 MW RTC** power from **ISTS-connected RE projects (SECI-RTC-IV)**, discovered via competitive bidding per **MoP guidelines dated 9-Jun-2023 (with amendments)**.  * **Petitioner:** **Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI)**; **Respondents:** Hero Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.  […]
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal chairs the 5th meeting with Group of Ministers constituted for addressing issues related to viability of distribution utilities in the country – EQ
In Short : Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired the 5th meeting of the Group of Ministers formed to address challenges faced by India’s power distribution utilities. The discussions focused on improving financial viability, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring reliable supply. The group aims to develop sustainable reforms for […]
Minutes of the Meeting taken by Chairperson, CEA, on 03.09.2025 (Wednesday) at 12:30 PM to discuss issues related to Installation of Harmonic Filters in Renewable Energy Projects – EQ
Summary: — 1. COD/FTC approval will only be provided for projects with harmonic filters being installed even for those projects which are getting installed in parts. 2. FTC applications from IPP who are compliant to their undertaking given earlier or a fresh applicant IPP can go ahead with COD and install harmonic filters by 31st […]
Extension of Validity of the panel of CCIES – EQ
Summary: — ## 📌 Context * **Issuer:** Ministry of Power, Government of India * **Date:** 8th September 2025 * **Subject:** Extension of validity of the **Conciliation Committee of Independent Experts (CCIEs)** panel for contractual dispute resolution. — ## ⚡ Background 1. **Conciliation Mechanism:** Introduced via OM on **29.12.2021**, amended on **25.04.2022**. * Purpose: Settlement of […]
Extension of Validity of the panel of CCIES – EQ
Summary: — ## 📌 Background * **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Power, Government of India * **Date:** 8th September 2025 * **Subject:** Extension of validity of Conciliation Committees of Independent Experts (CCIEs). — ## ⚡ Key Points 1. **Conciliation Mechanism:** * Introduced via OM dated **29.12.2021**, with amendments on **25.04.2022** (coal mining expert) and subsequent empanelments. […]