In Short : More than 26.14 lakh households have benefited from the PM Surya Ghar scheme as of December 2025, with ₹14,771 crore disbursed and 20.85 lakh rooftop solar systems installed. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh lead in adoption. Over 7.71 lakh households now have zero electricity bills, achieving 24% of the 1 crore target. […]
MNRE Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Floating Solar Potential Assessment and Draft Policy Framework – EQ
In Short : MNRE held a consultation on draft frameworks to boost floating solar, currently at just 700 MW. The NISE Potential Assessment and IIT Roorkee Policy draft aim to address data gaps. Key decisions include state-level consultations, developer incentives like plug-and-play models, and inter-ministerial talks with environment and dam safety authorities. In Detail : […]
Government Strengthening Global Partnerships to Advance Renewable Energy, Storage and Grid Integration – EQ
In Short : Governments are expanding international collaborations to accelerate renewable energy deployment, enhance energy storage solutions, and improve grid integration. Through shared research, financing frameworks, and cross-border initiatives, these partnerships aim to scale clean technologies, balance variable renewable resources, and build resilient grids. Coordinated policy and investment support global decarbonisation goals, energy security, and […]
Government Undertaking Measures to Optimise Energy Mix and Reduce Costs for Green Hydrogen Production – EQ
In Short : Governments are implementing strategies to reduce green hydrogen production costs and improve energy mix efficiency. Policies include supporting renewable energy deployment, incentivising electrolyzer manufacturing, and improving infrastructure. By optimizing power sources and encouraging technology innovation, these measures aim to make green hydrogen more competitive, enhance energy security, and support climate targets. Collaboration […]
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Visits ISA Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit – EQ
In Short : Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, visited the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He reviewed AI-driven renewable energy innovations and underscored the need for a parallel grid transition to match India’s clean energy goals. The […]
India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce Launched; Shri Pralhad Joshi Calls It a ‘Trustforce’ for Accelerating Strategic Clean Energy Cooperation – EQ
In Short : India and the United Kingdom have launched a joint Offshore Wind Taskforce to accelerate cooperation in clean energy development. Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi described it as a “trustforce,” highlighting the shared commitment to technology exchange, investment, and policy support to strengthen India’s offshore wind ecosystem and advance both nations’ climate and […]
Amendment to Procedure for inclusion-updating Wind Turbine Model in the Approved list of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbine – EQ
Summary: — **1. Subject & Purpose** – **Objective:** To amend the procedure for inclusion/updating of Wind Turbine Models in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Wind Turbines. – **Reference:** Amendment to the original OM dated 31.07.2025. – **Effective Date of this Amendment:** 16th February 2026. – **Key Driver:** To provide additional compliance […]
5th Revision of ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells – dated 13.02.2026 – EQ
Summary: — **1. Policy Objective & Background** – **Purpose:** Implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Cells, mandating the use of approved domestic cell models in government projects/schemes. – **Legal Framework:** Enforced under the ALMM Order (02.01.2019) and subsequent amendments, particularly the O.M. dated 09.12.2024 extending ALMM to Solar […]
Updated (07.02.2026) List-l under ALMM order for Solar PV Modules – EQ
Summary: — ### **Key Policy Context & Eligibility Criteria** 1. **Compulsory Registration & BIS Compliance:** Enrollment in the ALMM List-I is mandatory for solar PV modules used in specified applications. All listed models must comply with relevant **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)** specifications and hold a valid BIS registration. **ALMM validity is directly contingent upon […]
Publishing 4th Revision of ALMM (Approved List of Models & Manufacturers) LIST-II (for Solar PV Cells) – Reg. – EQ
Summary: —- **1. PURPOSE AND CONTEXT** * The document comprises a series of Office Memoranda (OMs) issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, regarding revisions to the **ALMM List-II (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells**. * The ALMM is a mandatory listing for models […]