Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Approves Renewable Energy CfD Pilot

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April 2, 2026

/ Mercom Staff
/ Daily Wrap-up, Other
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) approved a pilot Contracts for Difference (CfD) program for renewable energy, with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) designated as the nodal agency. Under the approved framework, SECI will issue a tender for 500 MW of renewable energy capacity to supply 1,500 MWh of power during three non-solar hours each day.

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