PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Proposes Rating Of Rooftop Solar Vendors Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE) today published the draft guidelines under the newly announced PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The new draft norms proposed the concept of rating the vendors installing rooftop solar systems for the residential consumers. The ministry said that the vendors would be rated based on the feedback of […] Read more
As Govt Reimposes ALMM, New Challenges Emerge For Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) reimposition in India by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has led to speculations in the solar industry ranging from solar module manufacturers, and developers to other stakeholders. The ministry had earlier kept it in abysence for a few years to allow the domestic solar market to […] Read more
NTPC- REL Seeks Bids For 110 MW Wind Energy Project At Khavda Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the NTPC Limited invited online bids from eligible bidders to supply and install wind turbines generators for ISTS-connected wind energy project with nominal capacity of 110 MW at Khavda RE Park. The document has single stage two envelope (i.e., Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II: […] Read more
ALMM To Rule Solar From April 1, 2024 in India Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Putting to rest any doubts over the future of sourcing for key solar projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed the deadline of March 31 for ending all ALMM related exemptions for developers in a terse, one page office memorandum. At SaurEnergy, we had predicted this outcome early this week. That […] Read more
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
