MNRE Increases Subsidy For New Residential Solar Rooftop Consumers Updated On Sat, Jan 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced an increase in the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the rooftop solar scheme (Phase-II) for different categories of residential consumers. The ministry said that the new rates will be applicable for projects undertaken either through the tender mode or through applications received through the National portal […] Read more
Gujarat Hosts 30% of India’s Total Rooftop Solar Capacity: Data Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Latest data on rooftop solar, shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that 30 percent of India’s total rooftop solar capacity comes from Gujarat alone. With a total capacity of 3.17 GW of rooftop solar, the state proved to be the frontrunner in India’s rooftop solar business. The data was […] Read more
Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub Develops 700 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant Under RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub building in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has installed 700 kWp Solar Power Plant under the (Renewable Energy Service Company) RESCO mode. It claims that this is the first time that Gujarat developed – Roof-Top Solar Plant under RESCO Mode. The Sabarmati hub is a multi-modal transit building which will provide seamless […] Read more
No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […] Read more
Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
UPNEDA Sets Sights on Selecting Solar Power Developers for 500 MW Rooftop PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 500 MW of grid connected rooftop solar PV project on Government / semi-government buildings and other Institutions at various locations in Uttar Pradesh under RESCO Model on net metering basis through tariff […] Read more
European Union Agrees For A Rooftop Solar Standard Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Power Europe, an industry association of solar companies, recently, released a statement by the European Union (EU) followed by a negation by them on the European performance of building directive. The EU now seems to have agreed for a rooftop solar standard. In this, they concluded by defining the directives for building energy efficiency […] Read more
Gujarat Received Highest Central Aid Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) RK Singh furnished state-wise data of disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to different Indian states under the Rooftop Solar Scheme-II. The written statement furnished by the minister claimed that Gujarat remained the highest beneficiary under the scheme by procuring the highest funds under the scheme to […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Exempts 50% Of Rooftop Solar Network Charges For MSMEs Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), in its latest order, approved the directive of the state government to waive off 50 percent of the network charges for rooftop solar consumers in the MSME sector. Earlier, the government on November 11 had announced the move during the State Assembly session. The government, in its order, had […] Read more
