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
MNRE Releases Final ALMM Format for Solar Cell Enlistment Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the final application form for the enlistment of solar cell manufacturers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). This move follows MNRE’s recent announcement to bring solar cell makers under the purview of the ALMM framework. According to the ministry, the final application […] Read more
Santosh Kumar Sarangi Takes Charge As New Secretary Of MNRE Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Santosh Kumar Sarangi, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. He is a civil servant with an extensive administrative experience across diverse sectors, including science and technology, international trade, education, tourism, mining, and tribal affairs. […] Read more
Wind Energy: MNRE Amends RLMM Norms To Boost Local Business Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed revisions to the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) for the wind energy industry, with a focus on boosting domestic manufacturing and strengthening data privacy. MNRE’s RLMM enlists Indian and global wind turbine manufacturers, operational in the Indian wind energy market. In its latest […] Read more
MNRE Allows Prototype Wind Turbines 3 Yrs For Testing Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft guidelines stating that prototype wind turbines will be allowed a maximum of three years to obtain type certification for new technologies. These guidelines are part of MNRE’s latest framework for installing prototype wind turbine models. According to the proposal, the installation of a […] Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
MNRE Minister launches First AI Powered Solar Line At Goldi Solar Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi, has launched India’s first AI-powered solar manufacturing line at Goldi Solar’s newly built, state-of-the-art facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat. This achievement marks a major leap in India’s renewable energy sector, integrating cutting-edge AI-driven processes to revolutionize solar PV module production. The AI-powered facility enhances precision, scalability, and efficiency in solar […] Read more
ALMM: Easy Photo, Akshaya Solar New Entrants In MNRE’s List Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest list of enlisted solar module makers has allowed entry of two new companies. These two firms have made their entry into the latest Approved List Of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of MNRE. These include-Easy Photo Voltech and Akshaya Solar. With the addition of the […] Read more
