en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India recently issued an amendment to the "Guidelines for Installation of Prototype Wind Turbine Models," adjusting the commercialization pathway for power generated by prototypes and the list of approved models.

The amendment primarily involves two aspects. First, the restrictions on grid connection and commissioning of prototypes in the original guidelines have been adjusted. The revised provisions allow for the purchase of planned electricity generated by up to three prototype units. Purchasers can be distribution companies (DISCOMs) or any other entity. The electricity tariff may be directly negotiated between the generator and the buyer, or determined in accordance with the regulations of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) or the relevant State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). For manufacturers and developers, this means that prototype power generation is no longer a pure testing cost; developers can generate early revenue during the prototype phase to offset research, development, and installation costs. Distribution companies also have the opportunity to procure this electricity at competitive prices to enhance their renewable energy portfolio.

Second, the amendment involves updates to the regulatory approval pathway. The original provision required that a prototype model be included in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) before mass production and installation could commence. The revised provision updates this requirement to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for wind power projects. This is an administrative adjustment to align with the government's current regulatory framework. The ALMM for wind power projects is a new list replacing the old RLMM. Manufacturers need to plan their certification and testing schedules according to the new list to ensure a smooth transition from prototype testing to commercial production and installation.

From an overall industry impact perspective, this amendment, by granting commercial value to prototype power generation, transforms part of the cost center into a potential profit center, helping to improve project economics and lower financial barriers to innovation. The update from the RLMM to the ALMM clarifies the compliance pathway and sets the current regulatory benchmark for commercial scaling. Additionally, offering two pricing options—mutually agreed tariffs and regulated tariffs—provides flexibility for developers and buyers.

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