Renewable Push: India To Launch Transmission Line Tenders Worth $5 Billion Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to MNRE official, India will float Transmission line tenders worth $5 billion starting from June this year According to agency reports, India plans to launch $5 billion of transmission-line tenders in phases, beginning in June this year. The move is aimed to route a targeted 175 GW of power from renewable sources into the […] Read more
MNRE Guidelines For Enlistment Under Approved Models and Manufacture of Solar PV Modules Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order (ALMN) for 2019. The order provides for LIST-I, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and LIST-Il, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells. And, the guidelines will be issued […] Read more
MNRE Warns Public Against Fraudulent Websites Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE warns public against fake websites under the KUSUM scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has in its latest advisory warned the general public against fraudulent websites for registration under the Kisan Urja Suraksha exam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme. “It has been noticed that few websites have cropped up claiming to be […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
MNRE Introduces New Mode-7 For Development of RE Parks Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Payment Security Mechanism will be set up by SECI to ensure continuous payment to the power developers and mitigate any payment risk due to default in payment by Discoms. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in order to address the two most critical elements when developing a renewable energy project/park has issued […] Read more
Prez Sanctions Rs 11,814 Cr for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the Ministry further added that the detailed operational guidelines for implementation of the scheme will be issued separately. The President of India has accorded for phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar programme for achieving a cumulative capacity of 40 GW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) projects by 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs 11,814 […] Read more
Top Stories of the Week for Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 19, […] Read more
Energy Efficiency Label for Residential Sector Launched in India Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The objective of the labeling programme is to make an instrument over the energy performance of a home which will gradually lead to an effective tool while deciding over the home prices in future. Power Minister R K Singh has launched the energy efficiency label for residential buildings at the Conference of Ministers for Power, […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more