In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Yesso Naik informed that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded its international cooperation to accelerate renewable energy development across sectors such as solar power, wind energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, and grid integration.
The Ministry is pursuing International Cooperation under various frameworks such as MoUs, LoIs, JDIs, Energy Dialogues, and structured partnerships. The cooperation extends to policy exchange, capacity building, sharing of best practices, personnel training, scientific and technical knowledge, and joint research initiatives. The Ministry is also actively engaging with foreign governments and private sector stakeholders to facilitate long-term partnerships in the renewable energy sector.
Wide-Ranging International Partnerships
The MNRE and its affiliated entities have established partnerships with various international entities. Some of these entities include: Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Seychelles, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan. The Ministry is also part of the IBSA Trilateral Forum that consists of Brazil, India, and South Africa. The Ministry is also affiliated with IRENA.
Technology Promotion and Quality Frameworks
The Government has taken several steps to promote technological and operational improvements in renewable energy. These include support for research, development, and demonstration of new technologies, implementation of Standard & Labelling programmes, issuance of Quality Control Orders, and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV modules and wind turbines. Standard Bidding Guidelines have also been issued for tariff-based competitive bidding for grid-connected solar, wind, wind-solar hybrid, and Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects.
Digitalisation and Governance Reforms
To enhance efficiency and transparency, MNRE has adopted digital platforms for project monitoring under schemes such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM. Advanced digital mapping, geospatial tools, and resource assessment technologies are being used to optimise site selection and project planning. Regulatory reforms, streamlined processes, and new standards aim to strengthen long-term sustainability and resilience of renewable energy projects.
Key Policy Reforms Highlighted
Major reforms include a 50 GW annual renewable energy bidding trajectory through FY 2027-28, 100% FDI under the automatic route, waiver of interstate transmission charges, notification of Renewable Consumption Obligation trajectories till 2029-30, green energy open access rules, offshore wind lease rules, green power markets, and measures to ensure timely payments to renewable energy generators.
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