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
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] 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
Delhi’s CNG-Run Three Wheelers To Go Electric Soon Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi government in its recent order added a new para-transit scheme mandating the replacement of CNG-powered Gramin Sewa vehicles registered under the 2010-11 scheme with electric vehicles (EVs). This revised policy applies to high-capacity three-wheelers and similar other vehicles with a seating capacity of six passengers (excluding the driver) being given permits to ply […] Read more
Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
APERC Releases Draft To Streamline Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) recently released a draft notification to incentivize consumers to amend their electricity consumption patterns. This draft aims to reform both the timing and level of electricity demand to help consumers use electricity more efficiently. “Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulation, 2024”, aims to manage […] Read more
MNRE Revises Rule For Micrositing Of Onshore Wind Turbines Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued an amendment to the guidelines for onshore wind project development, updating the 2016 framework to emphasize optimizing energy production through precise micrositing of wind turbine generators. This amendment enables developers and investors to strategically place turbines within available land, fostering repowering and intercropping initiatives without […] Read more
DERC Issues Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines 2024 Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) recently released Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines 2024. These guidelines aim to foster the use of renewable energy and provide additional income opportunities for prosumers. By leveraging innovative technologies and ensuring consumer savings, DERC has sought to enable prosumers and eligible consumers to securely and reliably buy and sell electricity […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Enters Mission Mode As MNRE Sets Up Directorate Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued a notification to set up a Mission Directorate to expedite the growth of rooftop solar in the country. This comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ambitious PM Surya Ghar scheme this year to pave the way for the installation of residential […] Read more
