Government Policies

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the rollout of individual rooftop solar systems for 2,11,206 low-income households across Maharashtra under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the state’s Swayampurna Maharashtra Aawasiya Rooftop Solar (SMART) Scheme. The programme, to be implemented by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)through the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, is expected to support approximately 211…

Delhi is planning to tap its existing canals and drains for solar and hydro power generation under the proposed Master Plan of Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047). The initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand renewable energy generation within the national capital and make greater use of existing infrastructure. The draft MPD-2047, approved by the…

The Rajasthan government has introduced a new environmental requirement for renewable energy projects, making tree plantation a mandatory component of project development. The move aims to balance the state’s rapid expansion of solar and wind power with environmental conservation. Under the new framework, renewable energy developers will be required to undertake plantation activities as part…