MNRE Slashes Benchmark Costs for Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems for FY21

According to the Ministry, the newly issued benchmark costs will be applicable for all the Letter of Awards (LoAs) to be issued and/or empanelment of developers/vendors...

Policies & Regulations | July 22, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  1736 readings

Andhra Pradesh Issues Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020, Pursuing Private Investments

The government disclosed the five-year policy, coming into force immediately, to assist the lease of five lakh acres of potential land in the state to renewable...

Policies & Regulations | July 20, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2588 readings

Clean Energy Can Support Indian Economy from Present Downturn Due to COVID-19: Niti Aayog CEO

Speaking at a webinar organized by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), Kant said India offers an electrifying long-term market for both domestic...

Policies & Regulations | July 20, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2641 readings

Zero Dependence on Fossil Fuel Import Must for Aatmanirbhar Bharat Vision: R K Singh

"The Government is also reconnoitering other bid options such as - round-the clock grid energy, balance by thermal, balance by hydro etc. The end objective...

Policies & Regulations | July 17, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2594 readings

Renewable Energy Association Requests MNRE to Review Solar Modules Online Amidst COVID-19

It elucidated that conducting the inspection online through video conferences would not only ease any project delays, but it would also avoid excessive expenditure...

Policies & Regulations | July 15, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2275 readings

Solar Power Projects Demonstrates Atmanirbhar Bharat Strategy: Prime Minister Modi

Pledging the 750 MW Rewa project in Madhya Pradesh to the nation, Modi labeled solar energy as “sure, pure and secure”. He said such large-scale...

Policies & Regulations | July 13, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2824 readings

USAID, MNRE Join Forces to Enhance Clean Energy Development

To maximize the impact of this partnership, the SAGE consortium in discussion with MNRE and its technical institutions, the National Institute of Wind Energy...

Policies & Regulations | July 08, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2734 readings

DGTR Set to Conduct Meeting on Safeguard Duty for Solar Cell Imports

The renewable energy ministry has also recommended imposing customs duties on some solar power equipment as part of the country's goal of becoming self-sufficient

Policies & Regulations | June 30, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2450 readings

Uttar Pradesh Set to Install Solar in Ultra-Mega Renewable Energy Park worth 600 MW

The preliminary target is to develop a 600-MW solar park with an investment of Rs 2,400 crore based on Rs 4 crore per MW. Competitive tariffs will be offered...

Policies & Regulations | June 20, 2020 | By News Bureau |  2571 readings

MNRE Issues Revised Guidelines for the Development of Ultra-Mega Solar Power Parks

There were seven models under which this program could be executed, but the ministry has now added a new model called Ultra-Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks...

Policies & Regulations | June 20, 2020 | By News Bureau |  3057 readings