Climate Conference 2024 “Decoding the Green Transition for India”

The conference delved into all aspects of India’s climate action plan, with a keen focus on the role of the private sector, climate tech startups, and institutional investors. The conference aimed at mobilizing financial resources and technical capabilities to bolster government initiatives.

Draft JERC (Procurement of Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2024

The draft regulations outline several key amendments, including changes to definitions, renewable purchase obligations, and mechanisms for meeting renewable energy targets. Specific amendments include the substitution of regulations related to renewable energy certificates, changes to renewable purchase obligation targets for different types of renewable energy sources, and provisions for meeting obligations through various methods such as own generation, open access procurement, requisition from distribution licensees, and purchase of renewable energy certificates.

National Training Programme Biogas Production, Power Generation and Compressed Biogas Technology

The primary objective of this training programme is to equip government functionaries, budding entrepreneurs, supervisors, and consultants with in-depth knowledge of various aspects of biogas technology. Topics covered will include the significance of biogas as a fuel, the current status of biogas programs, and details about biogas up-gradation, bottling, power generation, and more.

MNRE Notifies Membership To Its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the membership to its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) ) for the resolution of unforeseen disputes arising in the implementation of contractual agreements related to renewable energy projects. This order was issued on January 1, 2024.

Updated Bank Account Details for National Hands-on Training Programme on Biogas Technology

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published a corrigendum on the previous announcement regarding the registration process for the National Hands-on Training Programme on Biogas Technology and its Implementation. This corrigendum is issued by the Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy. The present corrigendum has updated the bank account details for NEFT/IMPS transactions.

Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023

The Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023, aim to facilitate the growth of renewable energy while ensuring environmental sustainability and national security. The regulatory framework provides a roadmap for the development and operation of offshore wind projects.

National Hands-on Training Program on Biogas Technology and Its Implementation

This national training program has been organized by the Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy, scheduled to take place from February 19 to February 23, 2024. The training program is designed for SNDs/SNAs/BDTCs/KVIC, manufacturers of biogas plants, purification systems, engines, gas flow meters, project developers, implementers, consultants, biogas aspirants, start-ups, and field supervisory functionaries involved in the implementation of biogas programs.

Efficiency Gains & Upgradation Initiatives in Power Sector

The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has underscored the importance of annual maintenance and periodic upkeep in ensuring the seamless operation of power plants, including thermal and hydro facilities. The Minister highlighted the continuous efforts in Renovation & Modernisation (R&M) and Upgradation as a cost-effective means of optimizing energy resources through efficiency improvements, better availability, and capacity augmentation.

PLI for High Efficiency Solar Panel Manufacturing

The event was jointly organized by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), Solar Power Europe, and EU India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership. The Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy expressed optimism about the indigenous production of solar panels during his address at the inaugural session of the 1st India Solar Manufacturing Summit held in New Delhi.