India Unveils Second VGF Tranche for 30 GWh BESS Development
The disbursement of VGF will be milestone-based: 20% upon financial closure, 50% upon commissioning, and the remaining 30% after one year of operation
SECI CMD RP Gupta Sacked
SECI CMD RP Gupta sacked amid allegations of Adani cover-up
MNRE Announces Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
The green hydrogen certification scheme is India’s first certification framework to confirm hydrogen production exclusively using renewable energy, ensuring its green labeling
Santosh Kumar Sarangi is the New MNRE Secretary
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as Secretary in the MNRE
Govt Launches 5 Pilots under National Green Hydrogen Mission
As part of its mission to promote green hydrogen in the transport sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has announced five pilot projects for buses and trucks
MNRE Tightens Quality Control for Solar Panels
The new Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, replaces the 2017 version and introduces stricter standards for solar PV modules, inverters, and storage batteries.
Renewable Energy Focus in Republic Day Parade
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) showcased a tableau at the 76th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, focusing on renewable energy
Banks must Step Up Finance for the RE Sector: MNRE
According to reports, the RE sector requires an investment of around Rs 42 trillion to upgrade infrastructure and build new transmission lines
India’s First CO2-to-Green Methanol Plant Announced
Ohmium International, Breathe Applied Sciences, Spirare Energy, and JNCASR have collaborated for India’s first CO2-to-Green Methanol plant
MNRE Minister Stresses on Increasing Solar Projects efficiency, Cost Reduction
Union MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi has stressed on increasing the efficiency of solar projects, reducing cost and developing energy storage solutions
India Inc Pledges Rs 32.45 Lakh Crore for RE Projects
India Inc. has pledged Rs 32.45 lakh crore for renewable energy projects till 2030, aligning with India’s target of 500 GW.
Geothermal Power Plant on the Horizon
The latest is the addition of geothermal energy to the energy basket, with MNRE constituting a 11-member Task Force.
