Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipelines) Amendment Regulations, 2024
The amendment has removed the requirement for the Board shall review the tariff of petroleum products once every ten years and fix for a block of five years thereafter on prospective basis.
India Plans Expansion In Hydro Power Capacity
India’s hydro power sector is gearing up for a major expansion, with plans to more than double capacity by 2031. India aims for 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030. Hydro power development is crucial to achieve this target alongside solar and wind.
Power Ministry Aims To Beat the Heatwave Without Blackouts
The Ministry of Power (MOP) and New & Renewable Energy (NRE) is taking proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming summer season. This is in anticipation of a rise in demand due to higher temperatures.
Ministry of Power Establishes Independent Group to Monitor Thermal Power Projects
This group will be responsible for conducting site inspections and providing assessments of thermal power projects currently under development in India. The TPMG is expected to ensure that thermal power projects are completed efficiently and according to established standards.
JSERC (Electricity Supply Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The JSERC (Electricity Supply Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introduce significant changes to the electricity supply process in Jharkhand. The amendments address connection charges, timeframes for providing new or modified connections, and the accessibility of bills. These changes are in line with the Ministry of Power’s notifications and demonstrate the Commission’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency and consumer experience of electricity supply in the state.
ALMM for Solar Panels to Resume Operations on April 1st
The MNRE has now announced the recommencement of the ALMM for solar photovoltaic modules. However, the memo clarifies that solar power developers who received solar PV modules at their project sites by March 31, 2024 and were unable to commission them due to reasons beyond their control will be examined on a case-by-case basis.
New Option for Electrifying Remote Tribal Villages under PM JANMAN
The inclusion of CAPEX mini-grids expands electrification options for PVTG villages. This amendment is expected to accelerate progress towards achieving the goal of PM JANMAN thus bringing the benefits of electricity to these underprivileged communities.
Government Tightens Regulations on Ash Utilization in Thermal Power Plants
Thermal Power Plants shall reserve a certain percentage of ash for supply to micro and small enterprises engaged in ash-based product manufacturing. These products include bricks, blocks, tiles, aggregates, cement sheets, pipes, and panels. They must be sold at concessional prices or through limited auctions as per guidelines issued by MoP.
Amendment to Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Order, 2019
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has modified reforms in the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019. MNRE has revised these thresholds, aligning them with BIS standards and specifying minimum module efficiency requirements for each category. This Office Memorandum was issued on March 22, 2024.
Updates in List of Approved Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturers and Models
Under the updated Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, the enlistment of models of Solar PV Module Manufacturers in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) will be subject to stringent criteria. Only models that comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and meet the minimum module efficiency requirements will be eligible for enlistment under ALMM.
