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.
National Green Hydrogen Mission Boosts Green Ammonia Production Target
The amended guidelines now offer incentives for the production of 750,000 MT per year. This target was initially fixed at 550,000 metric tonnes (MT) of green ammonia per year. The MNRE has also indicated the possibility of further increasing this target based on future demand.
CERC Issues Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations, 2024
The regulations address over-generation, tariff design, and financial principles for cost and return calculations. They also require developers to recover statutory charges and allow for deviations, regulation relaxation, and implementation issue resolution.
