MNRE Extends Deadline For Solar Park Scheme Upto 2025-26 Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued an official notification, ordering an extension in the deadline for developing solar parks under the Solar Park Scheme and ultra mega solar power projects in the country. The new order from the ministry said that the deadline had been extended till March 31, 2026, without […] Read more
India Will Surpass 100 GW of Solar Installed Capacity By Early 2024: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A study entitled ‘Global Market Outlook For Solar Power 2023-2027’ (With a Focus on South East Asia) has been released. The major findings of the insightful report are as follows- Top Five Countries in Installations The top five countries that added solar installations in 2022: 1. China: 100 GW (Approx) 2. US: 21.9 GW 3. […] Read more
Power Minister Meets French Delegation, Discusses Energy Transition Collaboration Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power R. K. Singh recently held a meeting in New Delhi with Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The minister, who also holds the additional portfolio of the New and Renewable Energy also met Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of […] Read more
MNRE Issues Standard Format For Test Report Of Solar Water Pumps Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued a new office memorandum prescribing a standard format for the solar photovoltaic water pumping system test report. It comes after almost a few months after the ministry issued specifications and testing procedures for the same. The ministry said that the move was taken to reduce the […] Read more
MNRE Revises Norms For Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the guidelines for setting up a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DSM). The Ministry earlier had issued the norms for the first time in 2018 and later made several amendments. The ministry, in the latest order, said that the new norms would supersede all previous […] Read more
NTPC To Commission Second Part Of Gandhar Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC will be commissioning the second part of the Gandhar Solar Power Project developed by the Maharatna PSU. The total capacity of the solar power project is 20 MW and the second part will be 10MW. NTPC revealed in a regulatory filing that the company will add 10 MW of capacity to the project on […] Read more
Denmark Set for Largest Offshore Wind Tender of 9 GW Capacity Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Denmark has set sights on its largest offshore wind tender of 9 GW capacity. This has potential to expand to 14 GW or more, as per the Danish Energy Agency. The capacity requirements are to be met by the conclusion of 2030. 14 million households in Denmark and Europe stand to benefit with supply of […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies No Plan To Cut Import Duty On Solar Panels Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Following news reports that the government plans to cut import duty on solar panels, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has seen it fit to clarify that no such plans are in the offing. The news reports, carried by news agency Reuters as well as many Indian news outlets, had claimed that the […] Read more
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Issues Tender for 347 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has issued a tender for 347 MW of solar projects under PM KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Program. The project will be developed under RESCO Model. The last date for submission of bids is June 16, 2023. The successful bidder will look into the installation […] Read more
