MNRE Seeks Public Input on Draft Application Form for Solar PV Cell ALMM Enlistment
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft application form for manufacturers seeking enlistment in the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. Interested parties are requested to submit their views, comments, and suggestions on the draft application form by March 11, 2025.
Methodology For Capacity Credit Of Generation Resources & Coincident Peak Requirement of Utilities Under Resource Adequacy Framework
This document highlights the importance of capacity credit for grid stability and energy planning, and serves as a guide for utilities to calculate capacity credit for their resources and determine their coincident peak requirements.
India Urges Co-location of Energy Storage with Solar Projects to Stabilize Grid
The advisory, addressed to Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and state utilities, highlights the nation’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, emphasizing the critical role of ESS in addressing the intermittency of solar and wind energy.
Updated Wind & Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Guidelines Boost Grid Integration
These guidelines aim to streamline the procurement process and enhance the integration of wind energy and wind-solar hybrid energy into the national grid. Procurers can now specify substations in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) or Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) where developers must connect their projects.
Major Amendments Announced for Solar & Renewable Energy Procurement
The Central Government has announced significant amendments to the procurement of solar and renewable energy projects. These amendments were published on February 12, 2025. These amendments aim to further refine and streamline the procurement process. These changes build upon previous amendments and are designed to enhance the reliability and dispatchability of renewable energy sources by integrating energy storage systems.
MNRE Proposes Lower Efficiency Thresholds for Solar Modules in Off-Grid Applications
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, proposing a reduction in module efficiency thresholds for specific off-grid solar applications.
Deadline Extended for Quality Control Order on Large-Capacity Solar PV Inverters
The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing the Quality Control Order (QCO) for solar photovoltaic (SPV) inverters with a capacity of more than 100 kW. This notification was published on January 30, 2025. The new deadline is now December 31, 2025, or until further orders are issued, whichever comes earlier.
MNRE Mandates Standards and Efficiency for Solar Systems in India
The Indian government has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025,” mandating compliance with specific Indian Standards and minimum efficiency criteria for various solar products. This order aims to ensure the quality and performance of solar equipment deployed across the country.
Updated List of Approved Solar PV Modules Released
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a revised list of approved solar photovoltaic (PV) modules under the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 (ALMM Order). ALMM enlistment remains valid only with a valid Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) registration.
Updated List of Approved Solar PV Modules Released by Ministry
The Ministry has released Revision XXXII of the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) List-I (Manufacturers and Models of Solar PV Modules). This revision incorporates the latest updates on approved solar PV modules based on minimum efficiency requirements and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) compliance.
