MNRE Issues Clarification on Testing Criteria Under its Solar Pumping Programme Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy It will no longer be required of implementing agencies to demand multiple test reports for the same pumps at different heads. The ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification clarifying the criteria for testing of solar pumps under the Solar Pumping Programme of the Ministry. Responding to the issue raised by […] Read more
MNRE Issues Tender for Ignitability Test Facilities for Solar Module at NISE Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is 25th February 2019 and the technical bids will open on the same date. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has invited tenders in two parts (Technical and Commercial) for setting up of Ignitability tests facilities […] 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
MNRE Extends BIS Certification Deadline for Solar Inverters till June 30, 2019 Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy It further added that, “These manufacturers will be allowed self-certification without submitting samples to test labs as the series guidelines for submitting samples to test labs are under preparation.” In a bid to provide relief to the industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has further extended the deadline for the Bureau of […] Read more
MNRE to Compile List of All Solar PV Cells and Modules Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy All the models and developers which comply with the BIS standard will be complied in a list called ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’. In accordance with the BIS certification for solar modules and solar cell manufacturer and to ensure the longevity of such projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided […] Read more
MNRE and NISE Launch Course in Solar Water Pumping System Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The press release mentions that the course will also train people in, design and Installation of Grid & Standalone Solar PV Water Pumping System. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in association with the National Institute of Solar Energy has launched a course for the training of students in Design, Installation & Commissioning of Solar […] Read more
MNRE Issues Order Mandating Procurement of Locally Made Products Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion had earlier issued a notification in June 2017, mandating public procurement should encourage Make in India policy. Ministry of New and Renewable energy has issued an order mandating that public procurements should encourage Make in India to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a […] Read more
MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
MNRE Again Amends Guidelines for Viability Gap Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, SECI had the power to delay the project by three months in such situations and any extension beyond three months had to be approved by the ministry. The ministry of New and Renewable energy has yet again amended the guidelines which it issued earlier regarding setting up of solar parks of more than 2 […] Read more
