MNRE Aims To Add More Vendors For PM Surya Ghar, Issues EOI Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now planned to boost the network of registered vendors to expedite the growth of residential rooftop installations. The ministry is now trying to spur the growth of solar installations through its PM Surya Ghar scheme where it has planned to install rooftop solar in one crore […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
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
West Bengal Proposes Allowing Net-Metering Only Upto 500 Kw Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Unlike several state power regulators which allowed net-metering for higher capacities, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has proposed allowing net-meter for rooftop solar only upto 500 MW of capacities. This is in contrast to states like Rajasthan, Gujarat and others which have allowed net-metering for rooftop solar consumers upto 1 MW capacities. The […] 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
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
