MNRE Extends BIS Certification Deadline for Solar Inverters till June 30 Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Resources (MNRE) has once again extended the time granted to solar inverter manufacturers to obtain self-certification under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The new notification extends the deadline till June 30, 2022. The decision from the Ministry comes as a result of the industry requesting more time from […] Read more
EESL Operationalises Over 5 Lakh Smart Meters Across India Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Under Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has successfully installed more than 5 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Commenting on […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
MNRE Issued Revised Schedule of Quality Control Order of Solar Photo Voltaic Systems, Devices and Components Goods 2017 Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The issues relating to products at Sl. No. 4 and 5 in the Schedule have been discussed with the stakeholders for the smooth implementation of this order, further amendments to the Schedule are hereby notified with an addition of item No 6 as per the principal order dated 5th September 2017, and para 2 of […] Read more
