Govt To Incubate Startups Targeting Indian Green Market Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in collaboration with the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and the Atal Incubation Centre at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat Innovation Foundation, has launched a call for proposals to incubate renewable energy (RE) start-ups, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. The initiative aims to accelerate domestic […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Rules To Streamline BIS Approval for Solar Inverters Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the series approval of solar photovoltaic (SPV) inverters—including off-grid, grid-tied, and hybrid types—under the proposed “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025.” MNRE has sought comments on the draft at kamlesh.yadav@nise.res.in, with a copy to rajkumarb.mnre@gov.in, within 15 days from the […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Innovative Ideas For Boosting Circularity In RE Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under its new “Innovation Challenge for Circularity in Renewable Energy Technologies – Batteries and Solar Photovoltaics.” The initiative seeks to promote innovation in recycling and reuse, minimize waste, enhance sustainability and resource efficiency, and foster new technologies in the clean energy sector. The challenge […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Touches 110 GW, Says MNRE Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s solar capacity has surpassed 110 GW as of May 31, 2025. The ministry, in its latest physical progress report, has indicated the addition of different renewable energy fuels in the month of May. 3 GW From Hybrid Projects The total […] Read more
India’s Enlisted Module Manufacturing Capacity Touches 91 GW Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s cumulative enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has surpassed 90 GW, according to the latest update of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The updated list reflects the expanding solar module manufacturing landscape in the country. The latest ALMM includes the addition of […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Invites Proposals For Innovative Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals under the “Innovative Projects Component” of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, inviting demonstrations of scalable technologies and business models to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) systems across India. The ministry is seeking pilot projects that showcase innovation […] Read more
MNRE Issues New Testing Rules For Solar Modules Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued updated guidelines for the classification and testing of solar modules, aimed at strengthening quality assurance in the sector. Under the new rules, designated laboratories will carry out testing based on revised standards. All solar modules must now be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards […] Read more
ALMM May Update- Goldi, Premier, RenewSys Dominate New Additions Of 8653 MW Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The May update of the Approved List of Module Manufacturers from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is out with possibly the highest ever addition of capacity and new manufacturers in a long time. IN a letter dated May 21, the MNRE has made some changes to the list , with BIS number […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Exemptions for Net Metering & Captive Use Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a latest clarification regarding the scope of exemptions under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for various types of solar power projects. In an office memorandum, the ministry responded to two key queries related to the applicability of ALMM for Net-Billing, Virtual Net […] Read more
