In Short : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has renamed the RLMM to ALMM (Wind) and revised enlistment norms for wind turbine components. The updated guidelines aim to enhance quality assurance, transparency, and standardization in the wind energy sector. This move aligns with India’s renewable energy goals and supports the development of […]
India’s Wind Sector Accelerates Toward 100 GW Goal Under ‘Make in India’ Drive – EQ
In Short : India’s wind energy sector, backed by IWTMA, is committed to the ‘Make in India’ vision, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2030. With over 18 GW of annual manufacturing capability, the sector supports local jobs and global exports. It ensures grid stability alongside solar power and seeks stronger policy support to unlock its […]
India Calls for Strengthened Cybersecurity in Wind Sector to Counter Threats – EQ
In Short : India calls for enhanced cybersecurity in the wind energy sector to counter threats. This initiative aims to protect critical infrastructure, secure data, and safeguard operations from cyber-attacks, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the expanding wind energy sector. In Detail : India must enhance its security measures to protect national infrastructure from […]
German wind sector urges to ‘overcome permit bottlenecks’ despite rise in onshore additions – EQ Mag
Developers install 2.4GW (gross) in 2022 and up to 3.2GW expected in 2023, but more must be done to remove hurdles to wind expansion on land, industry demands German wind power additions rose by a quarter last year, but sector groups demand further measures by the government to speed up deployment, including much faster permitting. […]
Wind sector hopes for better times ahead
The wind sector has been struggling with changes in policy mechanisms which has resulted in low tariffs that are making it unsustainable for the industry. In a meeting with the government in May, industry officials put forward policy recommendations to revive the sector towards meeting the national wind capacity targets. The Indian government has a […]
Shri RK Singh approves Dispute Resolution Mechanism for solar/wind sector
A three member Dispute Resolution Committee to consider the unforeseen disputes between solar/wind power developers and SECI/NTPC In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has approved a proposal to set […]