MNRE Releases Rules For Solar Module, Inverter Enlistment Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government introduced the PM-Surya Ghar Yojna this year to boost rooftop solar adoption. In tandem, it established eligibility criteria for solar module enlistment under the same initiative. The key criteria included, The policy set laid down that the module must be enlisted as a star rating of a minimum of three stars under star […] Read more
Waaree, Loom Solar Aim To Lead In Direct Sales Of PV Panels To Consumers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial Note: The copy earlier mentioned that Adani Solar is set to sell solar panels to consumers through its recently opened center in Bangalore. This is to clarify that the Bangalore center of Adani Solar was meant only for consumer awareness and not for direct sales to consumers. Reference to Adani Solar in the story […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest order has proposed revised tariffs for the state for FY25 for grid-connected solar plants. This comes after the state power regulator came out with a discussion paper on the issue recently. To arrive at the final tariffs for different segments of power generators and consumers, the […] Read more
Despite National Portal Glitches, India Adds 450 MW RTS Capacity In May Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Notwithstanding the technical glitches in the PM Surya Ghar portal, India added a 450 MW of new rooftop solar capacities in the month of May, 2024. This data was revealed from the latest renewable capacity data of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). As per the latest data from the MNRE, India’s total […] Read more
Bihar Proposes To Reduce Timelines For Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has now come up with its latest draft regulation to pave the way for reduced timelines for rooftop solar projects. This comes after the Union government is pushing residential rooftop projects with increased subsidies and ambitious targets. The state commission has issued the draft paper and asked the stakeholders […] Read more
UPERC Amends Rules To Expedite Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has now amended its existing rooftop solar rules of 2019 to pave the way for faster installations of rooftop solar systems. As per the revised rules, the state commission has mandated the state discoms to complete the process of Technical Feasibility Reports (TFRs) within 15 days. The Commission […] Read more
Pahal Solar Introduces 570W TOPCon DCR Modules Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Pahal Solar has now introduced its 570-watt TOPCon solar modules. The company said that these modules comply with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE’s) Domestic Content Requirement (DCR). It also said that they have been specially launched to cater to the rising demand for high efficient solar modules for […] Read more
GERC Proposes Fixing Timelines For Rooftop Solar Connections Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now proposed amending its existing rooftop solar and net-metering rules of 2016 to pave the way for fixing timelines for rooftop solar installations. The new draft rules proposed that the technical feasibility report (TFR) should be submitted by the discoms within 15 days. This new provision was made […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid In Inverter Installations Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy If solar PV modules are the brain of your solar PV module then the inverter is the heart of your solar PV module. Understanding inverter installation is utmost important for an error free rooftop Solar PV installation. This not only protects the rooftop solar PV from damage but also improves the efficiency. However, in the […] Read more
