MNRE Issues Notification for Quality Control Order on SPV Goods Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Domestic module manufactures whose annual module production capacity is less than 50MW are exempted for BIS certification for two years. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the BIS Act has notified the Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order 2017 for quality assurance in SPV Power Projects. It includes SPV modules, […] Read more
BHEL, Libcoin to Build India’s 1st Lithium Ion Battery Plant Updated On Sat, Jan 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is further expecting that, this project will bring energy independence by replacing oil imports with abundant renewable. Public sector electric equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Libcoin are in talks to form a consortium to initially build 1GWh lithium ion battery plant in India, says government. The Ministry of Heavy Industries […] Read more
Indian Railways Looking to Bid Out 4 GW of Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first phase, the project will produce 6.6 billion units of power. In a bid to become a net-green transporter, the Indian Railways is planning to replace 4,000 MW of coal-fired electricity to run its trains with solar energy from modules deployed on both sides of select electrified tracks in 10 states. The Railway […] Read more
NISE Offers Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The mission of this programme is to impart the knowledge and proper training and enable participants to become a solar professional. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued its notification inviting application for interested candidates to attend the 20th Five-Day Skill […] Read more
STFI Recommendations to Accelerate Solar Process Heat in Dairies Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at a workshop organized by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), RK Singh, Minister of power, New & Renewable Energy highlighted the need for creating an enabling and stable policy framework to further propagate usage of solar energy. Stressing on the need for utilizing the dairy cooperative network for the benefit of the farmers. […] Read more
NISE Opens Applications for Post of Project Engineer & Scientist Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The period of engagement shall be initially for a period of one year or till further orders whichever is earlier, during which the selected candidates will receive between ₹40,000-₹60,000 as remunerations per month. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is looking for […] Read more
Amendments to Guidelines for Tariff Based Bidding on Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has made amendments to the guidelines for the bidding process of solar photovoltaic projects. Issuing changes in the bid submission deadline, the period of financial closure and commissioning period The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for […] Read more
MNRE Issues Technical Specifications for 12 W White-LED based Solar Street Lighting System Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government said in a notification that, indigenously manufactured PV module should be used in the system. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued technical specifications for 12 W White-LED based solar street lighting system. The government said in a notification that, indigenously manufactured PV module should be used in the system. […] Read more
Solar Inverter Certification Deadline Extended Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The suppliers will be allowed to self-certify their product without having the need to submit their the sample to the test lab. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) offered relief to the manufacturers of solar inverters and has extended the deadline for getting BIS certification by 6 months. After a meeting of MNRE […] Read more
