Government launches Standards & Labelling Programme for Solar Panels
The star labelling scheme, prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), for PV modules will be in effect from January 1, 2024, until December 31, 2025. Solar panel manufacturers are called to voluntarily register under the star labelling program. The programme will become mandatory after the initial two years.
Cabinet Committee Approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-II for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh
The transmission line to evacuate this power will traverse through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, extending up to Kaithal in Haryana, where it will integrate with the National Grid. An interconnection is also planned from this project in Leh to the existing Ladakh grid, ensuring a reliable power supply to the Ladakh region.
MNRE lists Penalties for Violation of DCR Norms under Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has listed penalties for violation of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms under solar PV projects. Moreover, it is categorically stated that DCR provisions under respective schemes/ programmes of the MNRE must be strictly complied with. Any violation of these provisions will invite action.
R&D Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India
The roadmap, which has been drafted after an exhaustive analysis of the current state of technology and ongoing research, benchmarking, and identifying gaps, lays out a clear path for research and development actions to promote green hydrogen commercialization. It is expected that this draft roadmap will serve as a guiding document for establishing a dynamic research and development ecosystem necessary for the commercialization of green hydrogen.
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.
