MNRE Offers 6 Months Extension for Self Certification of Solar Inverters Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the deadline for the self-certification of inverters for PV applications in the country by a period of 6 months, to December 31, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the deadline for the self-certification of inverters for PV applications in the country by a […] Read more
MNRE Issued Guidelines for Procurement of Round The Clock Power Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the procurement of Round The Clock power from renewable energy power projects, complemented with thermal power projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of Round The Clock power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects, […] Read more
Guidelines Issued for Implementation of Off-Grid Solar Plants in RESCO Mode Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the final guidelines for the implementation of off-grid solar power packs/ plants in RESCO mode and model PPA. In reference to its previous order issued in April 2020 for issuing extension of off-grid and decentralized solar PV applications programme –Phase III till March 31, 2021, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
MNRE Slashes Benchmark Costs for Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a notification with the latest benchmark costs for the installation of new grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems in FY 2020-2021. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with the latest benchmark costs for the installation of new grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems for the present financial year […] Read more
One Sun, One World, One Grid Brings Opportunities and Challenges: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of cross-border solar connectivity in October 2019. It was taken up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and India is now pursuing a new vision of ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). It looks ambitious, but if structured well could change the way […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timelines for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced that it has extended the timelines of the RfP for implementing the One Sun One World One Grid initiative. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the timelines of the Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a long term vision, implementation plan road map, and […] Read more
NSEFI Pitches For A 6 Months Extension Across Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The New Delhi-based NSEFI (National Solar Energy federation of India) has pitched for a clean 6 month extension for solar projects at various stages of completion, citing multiple causes for delays beyond the lockdown period laid down by the MNRE. The body, an umbrella federation of stakeholders in the solar energy sector, sent a letter […] Read more
MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […] Read more
Understanding The Record Rs 2.36 Bid at SECI’s 2 GW auction. Just Covid 19? Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Shortly after we received news of the record low prices or SECI’s 2 GW ISTS tender, we checked with our sources at SECI on the reasons for the low bid. The short answer? ” We are equally surprised”. Solarpack corporacion of Spain was the surprise winner, with its bid at Rs 2.36 for 300 MW. […] Read more
