Guidelines For Implementation of SIGHT To Boost Green Hydrogen Production
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for implementation of SIGHT Program. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Program Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II, aims to accelerate the development and adoption of clean hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. These guidelines were issued on July 3, 2024.
Revised Guidelines For Flexibility In Wind Turbine Placement
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its guidelines for onshore wind power projects, focusing on optimizing wind farm layouts. The previous guidelines mandated minimum distances between wind turbines, sometimes hindering optimal placement. This amendment allows for a more data-driven approach to maximize wind farm efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
New Guidelines for Rooftop Solar Subsidies for Homes Announced
The scheme offers financial support in terms of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to eligible homeowners for installing grid-connected rooftop solar systems. Eligible homeowners can submit applications through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal. Consumers can choose their own vendors from a pool of registered vendors on the portal.
Guidelines for Saturation of Government Buildings With Rooftop Solar
According to these guidelines, all central government buildings must be equipped with rooftop solar panels by December 31, 2025, if technically feasible. No central financial assistance will be provided under the Scheme for buildings in the Government sector, but the installation will be undertaken by experienced public sector companies chosen by the MNRE.
Enforcement of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment) Regulations, 2024
Enforcement of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment ) Regulations ,2024 from July 1, 2024. As per the regulation, a mandatory seven-day waiting period for mobile number portability (MNP) following a SIM swap or replacement, to curb fraudulent activities involving SIM card manipulation and mobile phone fraud.
