MNRE
MNRE amends ALMM guidelines; net-metering, OA projects now included
- Jan 15, 2022
According to recent guideline amendment by the Union ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE), the eligible entities of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) of solar modules can now additionally Read more
Over 2,000 ckm of ISTS lines commissioned under RE evacuation scheme
- Dec 13, 2021
It was informed in a recent power ministry-related committee meeting that over 2,000 ckm of interstate transmission system (ISTS) lines have been commissioned so far, for evacuation of electricity from upcoming renewable energy (RE) zones, aggregating 66.5 GW. A Read more
Thermal companies can use green power in existing PPAs
- Nov 17, 2021
The Union power ministry has issued new guidelines providing for supplying renewable power in thermal power-bound power purchase agreements. A government release said that under the guidance of Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, the Union Read more
MNRE approves more facilities under ALMM, total reaches 39
- Nov 16, 2021
The Union ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE) has approved seven more facilities under the “Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM)” taking the total to 39. The latest list, approved on November 10, 2021, has 39 domestic solar Read more
Shakti Pumps launches universal drive to power solar pumps
- Nov 12, 2021
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has announced the launched of “SIMHA 2.0 Universal Drive”, a unique product that powers solar pump sets and supports a wide variety of motors. The SIMHA 2.0 Universal Drive is an upgraded version of SIMHA Read more
Eight new entrants under ALMM, total capacity reaches 8,872 mw
- Oct 18, 2021
The Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has recently added eight domestic solar equipment manufacturers under the Approval List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM). These eight manufacturers have a combined annual capacity of 505 mw of solar modules. Read more
Delhi’s first urban microgrid inaugurated
- Sep 11, 2021
Delhi power minister Satyendar Jain, on September 10, 2021, inaugurated Delhi’s first urban microgrid project set up by power discom BSES, at Shivalik, Malyviya Nagar. Set up at a cost of around Rs.5.5 crore, the microgrid is a grid-connected Read more
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for solar PV modules gets Presidential consent
- Apr 30, 2021
The implementation of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme related to “National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules”, has received consent from the President of India, according to a recent communication by Union Ministry for New & Renewable Read more
Share of clean energy crosses one-third of total generation capacity
- Sep 11, 2020
The share of clean energy sources has crossed one-third in terms of India’s power generation capacity, according to the latest statistics. As of August 31, 2020, the share of clean energy sources was 36 per cent of India’s total Read more
COVID-19 impact: MNRE grants five-month extension to developers
- Aug 14, 2020
In a very apt move, the Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent circular said that all renewable energy implementing agencies under MNRE will treat the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic as “force Read more