Archive · 22 Sep 2025
India's Renewable Energy Push: GST Cuts & Solar Goals
India is working to make renewable energy cheaper and more available.
The government is talking with states to ensure projects get approved and taxes are reduced on renewable energy parts.
Also, many homes are getting solar panels installed.
The government wants to have a lot more clean energy by 2030, helping both the environment and the economy.
The Prime Minister is also engaging with the public to ensure tax benefits reach consumers.
MNRE to hold a second round of talks with States regarding pending PPAs.
Around 40 GW of renewable energy capacity is stalled due to unsigned PPAs.
GST rate rationalization is expected to lower renewable energy costs.
The PM Surya Ghar program has installed solar panels in 20 lakh households.
India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
- Who
- MNRE, States, the Prime Minister
- What
- Discussing PPAs, GST cuts, and expanding solar adoption
- When
- Ongoing, with second round of talks starting soon
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lower costs and increase renewable energy capacity
- Key Players
- MNRE, States, Banks, PM
- Focus
- Renewable Energy Expansion and GST Reforms
- PPA Talks
- Second round of talks with States planned
- GST Impact
- GST cuts on renewable energy components
- Solar Program
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Capacity Goal
- 500 GW non-fossil fuel by 2030
Sources
MNRE mulls rebidding for languishing vanilla solar & wind power projects
Govt may let developers exit stalled renewable projects without penalties
Centre urges States to buy more clean energy
CII President hopes for lower power tariffs with new distribution licenses or private licenses
Will soon talk to States on pending PPAs: MNRE Minister
