PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
NIWE Seeks Bids To Refurbish Old 120m Mast For Wind Project Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has now planned to refurbish old wind turbines of 120m mast at Kayathar within a year. Wind masts are used in wind turbines to monitor wind speeds and directions at heights much above the ground. NIWE’s recent tender invited bids for the refurbishment of a 120m mast at […] Read more
MNRE Issues Revised Standards For PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently updated its standards and specifications for solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The government proposed to update the standards and specifications to include new technology and improve eqiopment used in such projects. The government has sought recommendations from the stakeholders till October 31, 2024. […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] Read more
Hybrid Inverters Allowed Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme: MNRE Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently released a document clarifying operational guidelines on the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The new clause widened the technologies included under the CFA offered to residential consumers. The new clause as per the latest document issued by the MNRE included additional technologies […] Read more
MNRE Wants Discoms To Make Rooftop Solar Payments Online Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In order to further streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the states to alter the functioning of discoms. Discoms are the key offices which regulate the rooftop solar affairs in their jurisdiction. In a latest communication of the MNRE to the states, […] Read more
India Added 9 GW Of New Renewable Capacities Since April 2024 Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity reached 152.65 GW by the end of August 2024, according to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The data highlights new solar and wind energy project additions during the month. In August alone, India added 2,224 MW (2.22 GW) of solar capacity and 116.9 MW […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
ALMM Of PV Cell Manufacturers In 18 Months, Proposes MNRE Updated On Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in an office memorandum issued on September 7, has proposed extending the ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) conditions to solar PV cell manufacturing as well. Thus, it proposes that from April 1, 2026, much like the requirement to source modules only from manufacturers enlisted in ALMM, solar […] Read more
