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
Solar Cell Production To Come Under ALMM Soon: Pralhad Joshi Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning to bring solar cell production under the government listing by bringing an ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturer) like policy for solar cell production. With this, MNRE aims to boost domestic manufacturing of solar cells as well as ensure top-notch quality. An ALMM list […] Read more
India’s Renewable Generation Surges By 5.5% In 4 Months Of FY25 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy generation has surged by 5.5 percent in the initial four months of fiscal year 2024-25. The latest data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicated that solar and wind power generations have shown good progressive signs in actual generation. The latest renewable generation report of the CEA said that India generated […] Read more
MNRE Forms Panel To Frame Norms For Solar Cold Storages Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy To boost the growth of solar-powered cold storages in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification announcing the formation of a special panel. The ministry stated that this new Technical Committee will help review the draft specifications for solar cold storages. “A Technical Committee has been constituted under […] Read more
MNRE Issues Clarification On ‘Micrositing’ Norms For Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new notification, clarifying that its earlier issued amendment in norms for onshore wind energy. The latest notification said that the last notification issued in this regard on July 4 on the issue of “micrositing” was meant only for the future projects and not for […] Read more
Khavda Project: GIPCL Issues Bids For Supply Of 500 MW Bifacial Modules Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) has now issued a tender to supply solar modules for a 500 MW (AC) / 625 MWp solar PV project at the Great Rann of Kutch near Khavda in Gujarat with September 3rd set as the last date of pre-bid queries/ clarifications. GIPCL invited bids to select contractors […] Read more
