Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extends ALMM framework to solar ingots and wafers from June 2028

March 18, 2026 12:47 PM

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extends ALMM framework to solar ingots and wafers from June 2028

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the scope of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. The new provision, which introduces ALMM List-III for ingots and wafers, will come into effect from June 1, 2028, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said. Boost to domestic solar ecosystem Describing the decision as a “decisive step,” Jos...

India’s renewable energy transition enters a new phase of system strength and stability

October 22, 2025 3:19 PM

India’s renewable energy transition enters a new phase of system strength and stability

India’s renewable energy journey is entering a new phase, one defined not just by the pace of expansion but by the strength and stability of its systems. After a decade of record capacity addition, the focus is now on building a resilient, dispatchable and future-ready clean energy architecture to meet the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India’s renewable growth story continues to be among the fastest in the world....

India notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 to boost clean energy transition

September 18, 2025 1:27 PM

India notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 to boost clean energy transition

In a move to diversify India’s renewable energy portfolio and achieve its Net Zero 2070 target, the government on Wednesday notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025). The policy seeks to harness the country’s largely untapped geothermal resources, positioning this clean and dependable energy source as a key pillar of India’s sustainable energy transition. Geothermal energy - which can be used for both power generation and direct applications such as district heating, agricu...