MNRE Amends Rules For Solar Mini-Grid Installations In Tribal Area Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a notification released on March 26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) amended the dedicated scheme aimed at electrification of unelectrified households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This initiative was launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on January 4th. According to the original notification […] Read more
Govt Amends ALMM Norms On Module Threshold Efficiency Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its ALMM norms for solar module manufacturers. The new revised norms apply to all the solar module manufacturers enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM). According to the latest list from the MNRE, 82 […] Read more
India To Generate 600 kT Solar Waste From Installed, New Capacity By 2030, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s installed 66.7 GW solar capacity, as of FY23, has generated about 100 kilotonnes (kt) of waste, which will increase to 340 kt by 2030, according to a study conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) ‘Enabling a Circular Economy in India’s Solar Industry: Assessing […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Empanelment Of Agencies Under DPR Category Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has released a tender for empanelment (RfE) for performing site studies for the preparation of DPR (Category A, B, and C). SECI tender mentioned A, B, and C categories for performing site studies and for preparation of DPR. The tender mentioned the category is as follows, i) Category A: Topographic Survey with Geotechnical investigation […] Read more
MNRE Enlists 11 Companies Offering Solar Insurance To Cover Risks Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its list of insurers covering risks for solar project developers. India’s Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI), which offers solar insurance, forwarded the MNRE the approved list of 11 such players. The ministry last published the list of solar insurance firms on February 26. It has […] Read more
MNRE Notifies Skill Development Scheme For Green Hydrogen Sector Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released guidelines regarding scheme on skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling under the national Green Hydrogen Mission. The scheme aims to undertake a comprehensive skill gap analysis covering key areas of the Green Hydrogen ecosystem continuously along with the creation/updation of a registry of skills as required by the Green […] Read more
J&K Forms Committee To Implement 12 Crore RE Projects Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government recently constituted an appraisal committee for renewable energy projects in the state. As per its recent order, the government sanctioned the constitution of the Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC). This TAC was formed for the implementation of renewable energy projects worth more than 12 crores. These projects are expected to […] Read more
MSEDCL Approves Maharashtra’s Procurement Of 7,783 MW Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) recently approved the procurement of 7783 MW on a long-term basis at a tariff of Rs 2.90 to 3.10/kWh from solar generators. The commission also allows MSEDCL to procure additional power up to 2000 MW under subsequent rounds of bidding under MSKVY 2.0 subject to the condition that […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh, TUSCO Sign PPA To Setup 600 MW Solar Project In Jhansi Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh govt and the Centre (GoI) have decided to set up a 600 MW solar project in Jhansi District in the state of Uttar Pradesh (Jhansi Solar Power Park). They signed an agreement for the development of a grid-connected ground-mounted solar power project. The agreement mentioned, “The agreement was a signed between joint venture […] Read more
