New Vendor Rating System Introduced For Rooftop Solar Industry
The Vendor Rating Programme (VRP) will assess vendors on various parameters, including workmanship, component quality, installation practices, and safety standards. The ratings will be displayed on a national portal, enabling consumers to make informed choices when selecting vendors.
CERC Seeks Public Input on Renewable Energy Tariffs
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is inviting comments from stakeholders on its proposal for determining generic tariffs for renewable energy projects in India. CERC proposes to determine the generic tariff for the first year of the control period, i.e. July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. It has therefore published a proposal to the general public.
New Regulations for Renewable Energy Tariff Determination in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued new regulations for determining tariffs for grid-connected renewable energy projects commissioned between July 1, 2024, and March 31, 2027. The regulations outline specific criteria for different renewable energy project types, including wind, solar, biomass, and hybrid projects.
Implementation of Awareness & Outreach Under PM Surya Ghar
This government initiative aims to incentivize rooftop solar installations in residential homes across India. The program aims to achieve 1 crore rooftop solar installations and provide free or low-cost electricity to participating households.
MNRE Announces Three New Operational Guidelines Providing Incentives And Component Building
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled several new operational guidelines under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. These include guidelines on incentives to DISCOMs, to accelerate rooftop solar installation across India. The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has also unveiled a component to accelerate rooftop solar deployment through incentives for Local Bodies. Additionally, the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has launched a Capacity Building program to empower a skilled workforce for India’s rooftop solar revolution.
Government Announces Increased Support for Biomass Pellet Production
Non-torrefied pellet manufacturing plants will now receive a significantly higher CFA of Rs. 21 lakh per MTPH or 30% of the capital cost (whichever is lower), with a maximum of Rs. 1.05 crore per project. Torrefied pellet manufacturing plants will receive the highest CFA of Rs. 42 lakh per MTPH or 30% of the capital cost (whichever is lower), with a maximum of Rs. 2.1 crore per project. Briquette manufacturing plants continue to receive a CFA of Rs. 9 lakh per Metric Ton per Hour (MTPH) capacity, with a maximum of Rs. 45 lakh per project.
Government To Fund Testing Facilities for Green Hydrogen Technologies
The Indian government has announced a ₹200 crore scheme to support the development of testing facilities and infrastructure for green hydrogen technologies. This initiative falls under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and aims to accelerate the growth of this clean energy source.
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.
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.
