Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Discusses Vital Power Sector Issues with Regulators
The regulators assured Minister Singh that they would consider and implement his suggestions to create a conducive regulatory environment, promoting a financially viable and environmentally sustainable power sector. The meeting aimed to strengthen India’s commitment to providing reliable and affordable power to its citizens while addressing the challenges facing the sector.
MNRE extends Waiver of Domestic Content Requirement for Solar Cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the waiver of the domestic content requirement for solar cells under Component C of PU-KUSUM Scheme till 31st March, 2024. This Office Memorandum was issued on 11th September, 2023.
Workshop on Solar Thermal Technologies
This workshop aims to engage stakeholders in vital discussions concerning the quality control of Solar Water Heaters (SWH) and the expansion of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technologies for various industrial and institutional applications across India. The event will take place on September 13, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (IST).
Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Solar Hybrid Projects
These guidelines underline the benefits of combining different sources of renewable energy to reduce variability, enhance output, and make better use of transmission infrastructure and land resources.
Green Hydrogen Standard for India
A detailed methodology for measurement, reporting, monitoring, onsite verification and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives is specified by MNRE.
MNRE extends timeline for Self-Certification of SPV Inverters under Quality Control Order, 2017
The ministry has provided this extension on account of the limited availability of test facilities and in order to provide additional time for compliance with the QCO. Thus the implementation of Quality Control Order, 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) stands extended from 30th June, 2023 to 31st December, 2023 or till further orders, based on self- certification.
MNRE approves PAU Dry Fermentation Small Biogas Plant Designs
The approved Biogas Plant Designs/ Models will be considered eligible for the benefits under the MNRE’s Biogas Programme. The MNRE also has reserved the right to cancel or modify the approval at any time in the future based on feedback received from end users/ BIS/ Technical Agencies/ Implementing Agencies.
MNRE further updates the Approved List of Solar Photovoltaic Modules
The Ministry has taken action against Solar PV Module Manufacturers whose models’ validity expired on 09.03.2023 and failed to apply for renewal on or before the specified date. Such manufacturers have been delisted from the ALMM List.
MNRE reconstitutes its Local Purchase Committee
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order reconstituting its Local Purchase Committee. This newly constituted committee will supersede the previous committee.
MNRE Updates List of Approved Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturers and Models
The updated list includes only those models of Solar PV Module Manufacturers that meet the stringent BIS Standards and boast a minimum module efficiency of 19% or higher.
