MNRE further updates its list of Approved Manufacturers and Models of Solar Photovoltaic Modules
The Ministry has recently issued major reforms in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of Solar Photovoltaic Modules. These reforms include, the enlistment of only those models of Solar PV Module Manufacturers under ALMM that comply with BIS Standards and maintain minimum prescribed module efficiency.
Steps taken to remove logistical constraints in coal supply chain
State Gencos and IPPs to take necessary action and plan to import coal through a transparent competitive procurement for blending at the rate of 6% by weight so as to have coal stocks at their power plants for smooth operations till September, 2023.
Revisions to New Domestic Gas Pricing Guidelines, 2014
Domestic Natural Gas Price (APM price) shall be 10% of the Indian Crude Basket Price as defined by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) from time to time. The APM prices would be declared on monthly basis by PPAC on the last day of the current month.
MNRE modifies its Guidelines for enlistment of ALMMs
These modified guidelines provide that the requirement of inspection may be dispensed in certain specified circumstances. Additionally, both the brand owner and the OEM must be enlisted in ALMM.
Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2023
The ministry invites comments from the public on the draft amendment rules. The comments may be furnished to the ministry until 14th April, 2023. They shall be emailed at debranjan.chattopadhyay@nic.in
MNRE suspends Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019
The OM states that the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 and subsequent amendments and clarifications will be held in abeyance for one financial year, i.e. FY 2023-24.
Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal
The DISCOMs will be able to indicate their surplus power in block times / days / months on portal. Those DISCOMs who need power will be able to requisition the surplus power.
Renewable Generation Obligation as per Revised Tariff Policy, 2016
All generating companies establishing a coal/lignite-based thermal generating station and having the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the project on or before 1st April 2023 shall be required to establish renewable energy generating capacity (in MW) i.e. Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO). This RGO shall be of a minimum of 40% of the capacity (in MW) of a coal/lignite-based thermal generating station.
Updated list of approved manufacturers and models of Solar photovoltaic Modules
The revised list is published as per Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 and Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order, 2019.
Draft quality control manuals for Grid-connected Rooftop Solar PV System & Standalone Solar PV Water Pumping System and Solarization of existing individual agricultural pumps
It is requested that comments/suggestions may please be sent on draft orders separately in the following format in a word document file only, at rahulkr.1996@nic.in by 5:00 PM, 10.03.2023.
