Updated List of Approved Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturers and Models
Under the updated Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, the enlistment of models of Solar PV Module Manufacturers in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) will be subject to stringent criteria. Only models that comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and meet the minimum module efficiency requirements will be eligible for enlistment under ALMM.
IREDA Promotes Transparency with New CSR Portal
The portal aims at streamlining the receipt and disposal of CSR requests from various organizations and institutions. It incorporates a CSR policy and proposal checklist, thus providing a comprehensive framework for the examination of CSR requests.
5th Edition of ICC Sustainability Conclave 2023
The main focus of the conclave was to address Climate Change, Decrease Carbon Footprints, Increase Renewable Energy Utilization, and Encourage Sustainable Corporate Practices. Event was facilitated by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and New and Renewable Energy, Minister for Industries, Energy, and MSME, Government of Odisha, Secretary Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and senior officials of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Officials from ICC and champions of the Industries were present on the occasion.
CAQM Reviews Progress on Second Generation Bio-Refinery plant at Bathinda
The 2G bio-refinery is designed for utilization of paddy straw for production of ethanol for blending with petrol under the Ethanol Blending Program of Central Government.
High-level Conference on New Technologies for Clean Energy Transition
This high-level conference focused on making solar energy the primary energy source, reducing carbon emissions, extending energy access, and stimulating economic growth.
MNRE further updates List of Approved Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturers and Models
Under the updated Approved List of Models and Manufactures for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, the enlistment of models of Solar PV Module Manufacturers in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) will be subject to stringent criteria. Only models that comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and meet the minimum module efficiency requirements will be eligible for enlistment under ALMM.
State Governments Imposing Unlawful Additional Charges on Electricity Generation
The government has emphasised that no state has the authority to impose taxes or duties on the generation or inter-state supply of electricity under the guise of additional charges or fees, regardless of the energy source—be it thermal, hydro, renewables, or any other.
Procedure for Implementation of Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff
The duration of each central pool will be five years, and all capacity for which Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) are signed within this period will become part of the central pool. After the end of five years, no new capacity will be added, but the existing capacity will remain part of the pool until the expiration of their respective agreements.
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.
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.
