India & Saudi Arabia strengthen Bilateral Ties in New and Renewable Energy Sector
This visit of the Indian delegation to Saudi Arabia marks a significant strengthening of the Indo-Saudi partnership, with sustained engagements at various levels. It consolidates the strategic partnership between the two nations and paves the way for joint collaborations and investments in new and renewable energy sectors, contributing to global sustainability and energy transition goals.
MoP publishes Draft Notification on Renewable Energy Obligation
The Central government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency has, through this draft notification, specified the minimum share of RE by any designated consumer having established coal/ lignite based generating station.
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).
NHPC Limited and APGENCO Join Hands for Clean Energy Projects in Andhra Pradesh
One of the primary objectives of this MoU is to harness Pumped Storage Projects as Energy Storage Solutions, aligning with India’s national energy goals. These projects play a vital role in achieving the national objective of clean and green energy, with a target of 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, including Renewable Energy and Nuclear, by 2030.
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.
Updation of List I (Manufacturers and Models of Solar PV Modules) of ALMM Order, 2019
The Ministry of Renewable Energy (MNRE) has once again announced revisions in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules.
Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects
The key objective behind these guidelines is to reduce the overall power purchase costs for distribution licensees, which constitute the largest cost element. By introducing competitive bidding in the procurement process, the government aims to facilitate the development of power markets and subsequently lower electricity prices, leading to substantial benefits for consumers.
Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects
These Guidelines are issued for procurement of electricity by the Procurer(s), from grid-connected Wind Power Projects (WPP). They aim to provide for a framework for the inter-state/ intra-state, long-term, sale-purchase of power as a further measure to derisk the sector
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.
