Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

What Ministry of New and Renewable Energy does

MNRE is the nodal ministry of the Government of India, established in 2014 when it was carved out from the Ministry of Power, responsible for all matters relating to new and renewable energy. Headquartered at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, the ministry formulates policies and implements centrally-sponsored programmes for the development of renewable energy sources including solar PV, wind, bio-energy, small hydro, hydrogen, and energy storage systems. It oversees a portfolio of national schemes — PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (residential rooftop solar), PM KUSUM (solar pumps and grid-connected farm power), the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and the Rs. 24,000 crore Production Linked Incentive scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules — alongside three autonomous research institutes (NISE for solar, NIWE for wind, SSS-NIBE for bioenergy), two public sector undertakings (IREDA for project financing and SECI for project implementation), and the International Solar Alliance treaty-based organization co-founded with France in 2015.

The ministry's underlying technology stack spans utility-scale solar PV (157.05 GW installed capacity as of 2024), wind power (56.81 GW), bioenergy programmes, and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) certification system that gates solar module eligibility for government schemes. Grid-integration is supported by the Green Energy Corridors transmission programme, and India's cumulative non-fossil installed capacity now represents 53.7% of total installed electricity capacity, ranking the country 3rd globally in overall renewable energy, 3rd in solar, and 4th in wind. Energy production reached 477 billion units in 2024, up from 190 billion units in 2014, with 132.5 GW of renewable capacity added in the last five years.

MNRE does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through annual Union Government budget allocations and disburses funds via IREDA, SECI, State Nodal Agencies, and the Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS). The go-to-market motion is government-policy-led: the ministry reaches state governments, distribution companies, developers, manufacturers, farmers, and households through centrally-sponsored scheme design and implementation, with awareness delivered through its official website (mnre.gov.in), multilingual podcasts, social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), the Akshay Urja magazine, annual reports, and industry events such as the Bharat RE Summit and the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH).

Name

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Legal name

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Website

https://mnre.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the Government of India's nodal ministry, established in 2014, that formulates policy and implements national schemes for solar, wind, bio-energy, green hydrogen, and energy storage deployment across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Policy and Administration

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Grid Interconnection, Transmission Policy & Market Rules (EUAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Structuring & Offtake (PPAs, CfDs, Corporate PPAs, Merchant Strategy) (EUAMAAAE), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Renewable energy policy
• Solar energy programs
• Wind energy development
• Green hydrogen mission
• Clean energy financing

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: MNRE is funded through annual government budget allocations from the Government of India. The ministry disburses funds through various schemes and programs to state governments, implementing agencies, and beneficiaries.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry of the Government of India responsible for formulating policies, implementing programmes, and promoting the development and deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind, bio-energy, small hydro, and hydrogen. It administers centrally-sponsored schemes (PM Surya Ghar, PM KUSUM, National Green Hydrogen Mission, Solar PV Module PLI), oversees autonomous research institutes (NISE, NIWE, SSS-NIBE), and channels project financing and implementation through public sector undertakings (IREDA, SECI).

Product overview

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is a government ministry overseeing India's renewable energy sector, not a typical product company. It administers a portfolio of schemes, missions, and programmes including PM Surya Ghar (free electricity via rooftop solar), National Green Hydrogen Mission, Solar PV Module PLI Scheme, PM KUSUM, Bio Energy, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Small Hydro, Energy Storage Systems, and Green Energy Corridors. MNRE also oversees three autonomous research institutes (NISE for solar, NIWE for wind, SSS-NIBE for bioenergy), two public sector undertakings (IREDA for financing, SECI for project implementation), and international initiatives like the International Solar Alliance.

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Brands

• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Central government scheme providing free electricity to residential households through rooftop solar installations
• PM-KUSUM
• National Green Hydrogen Mission
• International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Products and services

• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Central government scheme providing free electricity to residential households through rooftop solar installations, enabling citizens to generate their own solar power.
• National Green Hydrogen Mission National mission to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export, supporting the development of green hydrogen ecosystem.
• Solar PV Module PLI Scheme Production Linked Incentive scheme for high efficiency solar PV modules with total outlay of Rs. 24,000 crore across two tranches to build GW-scale manufacturing capacity in India.
• Bio Energy Programme Government programme promoting biogas, biomass, and bioenergy technologies for sustainable energy production from organic waste.
• PM KUSUM Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants.
• Green Energy Corridors Transmission infrastructure projects to evacuate renewable energy from generation sites to load centers across India.
• Energy Storage Systems Programme Programme to promote energy storage technologies including battery storage, pumped hydro, and other storage solutions for renewable energy integration.
• Small Hydro Power Programme Programme to develop small hydro projects (up to 25 MW) to harness hydro potential in remote and hilly areas.
• National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) Autonomous R&D institution under MNRE serving as the nodal institute for solar energy research and development.
• National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) Autonomous R&D institution under MNRE established in Chennai for wind energy research and development.
• Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio Energy (SSS-NIBE) Autonomous R&D institution in Kapurthala, Punjab dedicated to bioenergy research and development.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) Navratna non-banking financial institution under MNRE providing loans and financing for renewable energy projects.
• Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) Schedule-A CPSU under MNRE implementing solar and renewable energy projects including solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock renewable energy, and hydrogen.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA) Treaty-based intergovernmental organization with goal of mobilizing $1 trillion by 2030 for solar energy deployment among member nations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar PV capacity increased from 2.82 GW to 157.05 GW (55.7x growth) from 2014-2024
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• International Solar Alliance (ISA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2015ISA is a treaty-based organization co-founded by India and France in 2015, with the goal of mobilizing USD 1 trillion by 2030 for solar energy development. MNRE serves as the nodal ministry for India's engagement with ISA, which focuses on solar financing, technology, R&D, and capacity building across member nations, primarily in the Global South.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ, the German development agency, collaborates with MNRE on technical cooperation projects including the AgriPV Workshop and other renewable energy initiatives, providing international expertise and co-funding for pilot projects and capacity building programs.
• IEA (International Energy Agency) - Technology Collaboration PlatformscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNRE participates in IEA TCP programs for technology collaboration in renewable energy areas including wind energy research, solar technologies, and bioenergy. Joint workshops and knowledge exchange programs support India's R&D efforts.
• EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation mechanism between India and EU focusing on green and clean energy technologies. Working Group 2 addresses clean energy technology collaboration, standards, and market development under the TTC framework.
• IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA 'Navratna' non-banking financial company under MNRE's administrative control. IREDA promotes, develops, and provides financial assistance for renewable energy projects. Acts as implementing agency for PLI Scheme Tranche-I.
• SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA Schedule-A CPSU under MNRE implementing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock renewable power, hydrogen). Acts as implementing agency for PLI Scheme Tranche-II.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Department of Energy: Cabinet-level U.S. federal department overseeing national energy policy including renewables, R&D, grid modernization, and loan programs. The clearest functional analog to MNRE at national level with grants, financing, and policy frameworks for clean energy.
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization supporting renewable energy adoption across member countries. Operates at the international policy and capacity-building level for renewables, the global analog to MNRE's national-level mandate; ISA coordinates with IRENA on multiple initiatives.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), India: Government of India body under the Ministry of Power promoting energy efficiency and demand-side management. Sister policy body alongside MNRE; together they shape India's broader energy transition framework with parallel scheme administration functions.
• NITI Aayog: Government of India policy think tank providing directional inputs across sectors including energy. Works in close coordination with MNRE on long-term renewable energy strategy, NDC targets, and infrastructure planning at the policy formulation level.
• Ministry of Power, India: Sister central government ministry responsible for conventional power generation, transmission, and distribution. Closely interlinked with MNRE on grid integration, conventional-renewable balancing, and overarching Indian energy policy — the most direct domestic peer.
• Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (UK): UK government department responsible for energy strategy including renewables, nuclear, and net-zero policy. Foreign equivalent national energy ministry with comparable policy formulation and programme implementation functions.

Others

• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental energy organization providing policy advice, data, and technology collaboration across all energy sources. MNRE participates in IEA TCP programs for wind, solar, and bioenergy research — a broader-scope partner rather than direct peer to MNRE's renewable-only focus.

Regional players

• National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Energy Bureau, China: Chinese government body overseeing national energy policy and planning including renewable energy targets. Comparable policy function but for a different geography and at vastly different geopolitical scale; useful as a cross-country policy comparator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/@mnreindia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClk55sdIRCrxHtJe17bicCg
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/MNRE/488573947894457?ref_type=bookmark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mnreindia

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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