Government launches Standards & Labelling Programme for Solar Panels
The star labelling scheme, prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), for PV modules will be in effect from January 1, 2024, until December 31, 2025. Solar panel manufacturers are called to voluntarily register under the star labelling program. The programme will become mandatory after the initial two years.
Cabinet Committee Approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-II for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh
The transmission line to evacuate this power will traverse through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, extending up to Kaithal in Haryana, where it will integrate with the National Grid. An interconnection is also planned from this project in Leh to the existing Ladakh grid, ensuring a reliable power supply to the Ladakh region.
New “Dispute Avoidance Mechanism” Extended to Power Sector Projects
This extension of the “Dispute Avoidance Mechanism” is expected to have a positive impact on the power sector by promoting efficient dispute resolution, minimizing delays, and ultimately contributing to the successful implementation of power projects under the Ministry of Power’s purview.
Ministry of Power amends Dispute Resolution Mechanism for CPSUs and Statutory Bodies
These amendments aim to provide greater flexibility and options to parties involved in contractual disputes. By allowing for arbitration and other legal remedies, even after conciliation attempts, the Ministry of Power seeks to facilitate efficient dispute resolution while maintaining the rights of the parties involved.
MNRE lists Penalties for Violation of DCR Norms under Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has listed penalties for violation of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms under solar PV projects. Moreover, it is categorically stated that DCR provisions under respective schemes/ programmes of the MNRE must be strictly complied with. Any violation of these provisions will invite action.
R&D Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India
The roadmap, which has been drafted after an exhaustive analysis of the current state of technology and ongoing research, benchmarking, and identifying gaps, lays out a clear path for research and development actions to promote green hydrogen commercialization. It is expected that this draft roadmap will serve as a guiding document for establishing a dynamic research and development ecosystem necessary for the commercialization of green hydrogen.
India & Saudi Arabia strengthen Bilateral Ties in New and Renewable Energy Sector
This visit of the Indian delegation to Saudi Arabia marks a significant strengthening of the Indo-Saudi partnership, with sustained engagements at various levels. It consolidates the strategic partnership between the two nations and paves the way for joint collaborations and investments in new and renewable energy sectors, contributing to global sustainability and energy transition goals.
Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The State Government shall arrive at average sale price of the ore containing Rare Earth Elements by computing Sum of (percentage of individual rare earth oxide contained in the ore multiplied by average sale price of that rare earth oxide published by Indian Bureau of Mines).
Draft APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023
The draft regulations issues consolidated guidelines for the procedure of granting the license, general and special conditions to take care of the present day requirements, particularly in the context of the development of intra-state transmission systems. All the stakeholders and interested parties may send their comments on the draft regulations by 7th November, 2023.
MoP publishes Draft Notification on Renewable Energy Obligation
The Central government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency has, through this draft notification, specified the minimum share of RE by any designated consumer having established coal/ lignite based generating station.
