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Clean Energy Newsletter January - March 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India ("MNRE") on February 25, 2026 issued the draft guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from offsite water drawal and treatment, for stakeholder comments until March 13, 20262. These guidelines inter alia provide for benchmark emission factors along with a mechanism for allocation/ determination of emissions during water treatment systems in order to ensure compliance with the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India3 and alignment with ISO 19870:2023.
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Ministry Of Power Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 Amending The Norms For Captive Generating Plants And Significantly Easing Compliance For Group Captive Generating Plants
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 ("Amended Rules") amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 20052 governing Captive Generating Plants ("CGPs"). The amendments clarify ownership and consumption criteria and significantly ease compliance requirements for group CGPs.
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The Supreme Court Of India Grants Relief To Wind Power Generators Holding That Generation Based Incentive Must Be Disbursed To Generating Companies Over And Above The Tariff
The Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) in the case of Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited and Anr. vs. Green Infra Wind Solutions Limited and Ors1 has dismissed civil appeals filed by the distribution licensees of Andhra Pradesh (“AP Discoms”) while holding that Generation-Based Incentive (“GBI”) granted by a Central Government Policy to wind power generators cannot be taken away by a State regulator and re-distributed to distribution licensee’s consumers by factoring the incentive into generation tariff.
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Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy Proposes Extension Of Approved Models And Manufacturers Framework To Solar Wafer Manufacturing
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ("MNRE"), vide office memorandum dated March 17, 2026 ("Memorandum"), has proposed amendments to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic ("PV") Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 ("ALMM Order"), inter alia, to introduce a new Approved List of Models and Manufacturers ("ALMM") List-III for PV wafers.
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Clean Energy Newsletter January - March 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India ("MNRE") on February 25, 2026 issued the draft guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from offsite water drawal and treatment, for stakeholder comments until March 13, 20262. These guidelines inter alia provide for benchmark emission factors along with a mechanism for allocation/ determination of emissions during water treatment systems in order to ensure compliance with the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India3 and alignment with ISO 19870:2023.
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Legal Updates - March 2026
This March 2026 legal newsletter examines pivotal judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments spanning arbitration, competition law, constitutional matters, insolvency proceedings, and environmental regulations. The comprehensive analysis explores how recent legal shifts impact businesses and professionals navigating India's dynamic regulatory environment across multiple practice areas including renewable energy, real estate, mining, and white collar crime.
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Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin (February & March 2026)
India's energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors witnessed significant regulatory developments in February and March 2026, spanning power generation frameworks, oil and gas supply regulations, maritime investment mechanisms, and mineral governance reforms. Key measures include amendments to captive power plant rules, carbon credit trading regulations, enhanced consumer protection in petroleum distribution, and stricter environmental compliance standards for solar waste and plastic management.
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Ministry Of Power Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 Amending The Norms For Captive Generating Plants And Significantly Easing Compliance For Group Captive Generating Plants
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 ("Amended Rules") amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 20052 governing Captive Generating Plants ("CGPs"). The amendments clarify ownership and consumption criteria and significantly ease compliance requirements for group CGPs.
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