TAG: "MNRE Notification"

News

MNRE Allows ALMM Listing of Solar Modules up to 3 Percent Higher Wattage Without Factory Inspection

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed solar PV module models with up to 3 percent higher wattage than an already ALMM-listed model to be enlisted without a fresh factory inspection, provided they are manufactured on the same production line and facility.

MNRE Notification | June 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Seeks Monthly Solar Cell and Module Price Data from ALMM-Listed Manufacturers

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has directed all ALMM-listed solar cell and module manufacturers to report monthly price ranges of domestically manufactured products to the National Institute of Solar Energy, aiming to enhance market transparency and prevent profiteering amid the implementation of ALMM List-II from June 1, 2026.

MNRE Notification | June 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 828

MNRE Rules Out Blanket Extension for ALMM List-II Deadline, Allows Case-Specific Exemptions

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has ruled out a blanket extension of the June 1, 2026 ALMM List-II compliance deadline for solar cells, while allowing project-specific exemptions for net-metering and open access projects that had achieved substantial progress before the cutoff date.

MNRE Notification | May 26, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1087

MNRE Allows ZAM Alloy in Rooftop Solar Mounting Structures Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the list of approved materials for rooftop solar module mounting structures under the PM Surya Ghar scheme by permitting the use of Zinc Aluminium Magnesium (ZAM) alloy.

MNRE Notification | May 25, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 895

MNRE Discontinues Vendor Undertaking for Repeated Solar Module, Inverter Serial Numbers

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has tightened compliance norms under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by discontinuing the undertaking-based provision for repeated solar module and inverter serial numbers and mandating automated verification through the National Institute of Solar Energy’s integrated DCR portal system.

MNRE Notification | May 13, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1013

MNRE Mandates 10-Year Product and 25-Year Performance Warranty for Solar Modules

MNRE has introduced a standardised warranty framework mandating a minimum 10-year product warranty covering defects in design, materials and workmanship, along with a 25-year limited power output warranty for solar PV modules, under its DRE schemes, including PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM KUSUM Yojana.

MNRE Notification | May 11, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2175

MNRE Notifies Fee Structure for ALMM-Wind and Wind Turbine Components Inclusion

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a circular specifying application fees of INR 3 lakh per model (with inspection) and INR 50,000 (document updation without inspection) for inclusion and updation under ALMM-Wind and ALMM-WTC.

MNRE Notification | April 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 708

MNRE Allows Rooftop Solar Installation Without DCR Certificate Under PM Surya Ghar ‘Give It Up’ Option

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allowed residential rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar without a DCR certificate via the ‘Give It Up’ option, for consumers who opt out of CFA benefits.

MNRE Notification | April 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 7808

MNRE Issues Testing Guidelines for Inverter RMS Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued detailed testing guidelines for inverter-based remote monitoring systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to standardise communication, strengthen cybersecurity, and enable seamless integration with a centralised IoT-based SCADA platform.

MNRE Notification | April 02, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1331

MNRE Extends PM-KUSUM Project Completion Deadline to March 31, 2027

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the completion deadline for eligible PM KUSUM scheme projects to March 31, 2027, for projects with PPAs or NTPs issued by December 31, 2025.

MNRE Notification | March 30, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3038