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Key Facts
TypePress release
SourceSolar Energy Corporation of India
PublishedMonday, 31 August 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCB
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryForest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
45 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
release
scheme
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
Request for Proposal for engagement of an Agency for establishing a Programme Management Unit (PMU) to support the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing
TypeTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
release
scheme
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
To identify and lease, on a long-term basis of 27 years (extendable by mutual consent), two agricultural land parcels of approximately 10 acres each in Issapur and Dhansa villages, Najafgarh-Delhi, for development of Agri-PV power plants
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
Request for Proposal for engagement of an Agency for establishing a Programme Management Unit (PMU) to support the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing
TypeTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
release
scheme
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
To identify and lease, on a long-term basis of 27 years (extendable by mutual consent), two agricultural land parcels of approximately 10 acres each in Issapur and Dhansa villages, Najafgarh-Delhi, for development of Agri-PV power plants
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
Request for Proposal for engagement of an Agency for establishing a Programme Management Unit (PMU) to support the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing
TypeWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
release
scheme
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
To identify and lease, on a long-term basis of 27 years (extendable by mutual consent), two agricultural land parcels of approximately 10 acres each in Issapur and Dhansa villages, Najafgarh-Delhi, for development of Agri-PV power plants
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
Request for Proposal for engagement of an Agency for establishing a Programme Management Unit (PMU) to support the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing
TypeWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
release
scheme
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via seci
Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 700 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or areas designated as Export Oriented Units (EOUs) of India under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding
To identify and lease, on a long-term basis of 27 years (extendable by mutual consent), two agricultural land parcels of approximately 10 acres each in Issapur and Dhansa villages, Najafgarh-Delhi, for development of Agri-PV power plants
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