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MNRE Has Issued Compliance Guidelines Regarding Inverter-level Generation Data And Storage Of Inverter-level Data Of Rooftop Solar Systems
The Ministry of New and Renewable Enegery (“MNRE”) vide its office memorandum dated 17.08.2026 (“OM”) has issued directions regarding compliance with guidelines on inverter-level generation data and storage of inverter-level data of Rooftop Solar systems (“RTS”) installed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (“PMSG: MBY”). This OM is issued in continuation of the earlier guidelines issued by MNRE from time to time on secure communication of generation data and the compliance requirements for inverters and communication devices used under PMSG: MBY.
India Energy
Sagus Legal
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MPERC Issues Standard Operating Procedure For Banking Of Power In The State Of Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (“MPERC”) vide its Order dated 17.08.2026 has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) for Banking of Power for Green Energy Open Access Consumers (“GEOA Consumers”) in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The SOP has been introduced to establish a standardised and transparent framework for the banking of surplus renewable energy by GEOA consumers in Madhya Pradesh
India Energy
Sagus Legal
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Change In Law Compensation In India’s Power Sector: Is Full Restitution Possible Without Carrying Cost?
The Change in Law clause is a cornerstone of competitively bid power projects in India. It protects parties against unforeseen legislative and regulatory changes that alter the economic assumptions on which bids are submitted. The central objective is restitution: restoring the affected party to the same economic position as if the change had never occurred. Yet, in practice, Change in Law compensation under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is often determined and paid years after the expenditure has been incurred.
India Energy
HA
HSA Advocates
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Why Capacity Assurance Will Define The Next Decade For India's Electricity Sector?
India's power sector stands at a defining moment. For over a decade, the industry's focus has been on one objective: adding capacity. That objective has largely been achieved. Today, India is among the world's largest electricity markets, with a rapidly expanding generation fleet, significant renewable energy deployment, and ambitious plans to support economic growth, industrialization, and energy security.
India Energy
HA
HSA Advocates
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Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin (April-June 2026)
The period from April to June 2026 witnessed significant legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments across India's energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Notable developments included key reforms across power, renewable energy, mining, coal, petroleum, highways, ports, and maritime sectors, alongside measures to strengthen infrastructure delivery, environmental governance, industrial safety, and energy security.
India Energy
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CMS INDUSLAW
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Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter – June 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued operational guidelines for implementing the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for projects from 1 MW to 25 MW capacity for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2,584.60 crore. MNRE has ruled out blanket extension of the ALMM List-II deadline while allowing project-specific exemptions for Net-Metering and Open Access renewable energy projects that have completed installation or taken effective steps toward grounding before June
India Energy
HA
HSA Advocates
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CCI Dismisses Abuse Of Dominance Claims Against Adani Group
India's Competition Commission recently examined allegations of abuse of dominance against Adani Group entities and government bodies in the solar power sector, raising questions about the boundaries between competition law and regulatory compliance. The case centered on whether tender design decisions and alleged bribery constitute anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act. The CCI's threshold dismissal provides clarity on what types of grievances fall outside the scope of competition law enforcem
India Anti-trust
AP
AZB & Partners
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Operationalisation Of ALMM List-II For Solar PV Cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has operationalised the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework for solar PV cells with effect from 1 June 2026, thereby completing the two-tier sourcing structure that the ALMM regime had originally envisaged. While the framework, when introduced in 2019, contemplated approved lists for both solar PV modules and solar PV cells, implementation was initially confined to only solar modules, due to limited domestic cell manufacturing capacity at that time.
India Energy
KC
Khaitan & Co LLP
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Investing In Indian Infrastructure: What Foreign Investors Need To Evaluate Beyond Financing
India’s infrastructure sector continues to attract unprecedented international attention. From renewable energy parks and airports to data centres, logistics corridors, urban mobility systems and green hydrogen projects, global institutional investors are increasingly viewing Indian infrastructure as a long-term strategic asset class rather than merely an emerging market opportunity.
India Government
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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CERC Issues Draft CERC (Connectivity And General Network Access To The Inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (“CERC”), vide Notification dated 20.05.2026, has issued the Draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“Draft GNA Regulations”) , amending the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (“Principal GNA Regulations”).
India Energy
Sagus Legal
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ESG And Sustainable Infrastructure Financing In India: The Investment And Regulatory Shift Reshaping Infrastructure In 2026
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations have moved far beyond corporate sustainability reports and boardroom policy discussions. Today, ESG has become deeply embedded in infrastructure financing, project valuation, regulatory approvals, investment due diligence, and long-term asset bankability across India.
India Environment
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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CERC Issues Draft Order For Mechanism For Treatment Of Connectivity Granted Under The GNA Regulations Based On The LoA Where The PPA Has Not Been Signed Within The Prescribed Timeline.
The Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (“CERC” / “Commission”), vide Draft Order dated 06.05.2026 in Petition No. 11/SM/2026, has proposed a one-time regulatory framework for Renewable Energy (“RE”) generating stations which had obtained connectivity under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (“GNA Regulations”) on the basis of Letters of Award (“LoAs”) issued by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (“REIAs”).
India Energy
Sagus Legal
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Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy Notifies Green Ammonia Standard And Green Methanol Standard For India Under The National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (“NGHM”), with an objective to make India a global hub of production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. A global demand of over 100 (hundred) million metric tonnes of green hydrogen and its derivatives is expected to emerge by 2030.
India Energy
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JSA
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HSA | Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter – April & May 2026
This comprehensive legal update examines critical regulatory developments and judicial decisions shaping India's electricity sector, including landmark Supreme Court rulings on deemed distribution licensee status, APTEL judgments on tariff determination and captive power arrangements, and significant commission orders addressing renewable energy procurement, change in law compensation, and transmission charge disputes.
India Energy
HA
HSA Advocates
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