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Residential Ground-Mounted Elevated Installations Eligible for CFA: MNRE

MNRE has clarified that residential ground-mounted elevated solar installations meeting technical guidelines are eligible for CFA under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana....

Policies & Regulations | February 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1801 readings

MNRE Issues Guidelines for Solar Cold Storage with Thermal Energy Backup

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines on design specifications, performance standards, and testing procedures for solar cold...

Policies & Regulations | February 16, 2025 | By EI News Network | 3107 readings

MNRE Proposes Lower Efficiency Threshold in ALMM for Solar Modules for Select Off-Grid Applications

MNRE has proposed lowering the module efficiency threshold for c-Si solar PV modules from 19 percent to 18 percent for off-grid applications like solar lamps,...

Policies & Regulations | February 15, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1808 readings

APTEL Upholds Solar Producer's Tariff Claim, Overturns Lower Ruling

APTEL ruled in favour of a solar power producer, in a tariff dispute with HPSEBL. The tribunal overturned a lower court ruling, awarding the company a higher...

Policies & Regulations | February 12, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1565 readings

India’s Energy Sector Driving Global Growth – PM Modi at India Energy Week 2025

Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s pivotal role in global growth through its energy sector at India Energy Week 2025. He outlined India’s ambitious...

Policies & Regulations | February 11, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2080 readings

Wind Energy Investments Soar, PM-KUSUM Strengthens Solar Support for Farmers

India's wind energy sector has seen a steady rise in investments. Additionally, the PM-KUSUM scheme has supported farmers with a significant allocation of funds...

Policies & Regulations | February 11, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2327 readings

Renewable Auctions Surge, Tariffs Drop 50 Percent in a Decade

India held 24 reverse auctions for renewable projects in 2024-25, up from 16 in 2023-24. Tariffs fell to INR 2.48–4.99 per unit, marking a 50 percent...

Policies & Regulations | February 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1545 readings

Residential Rooftop Solar Installations Under PM Surya Ghar Crosses 8.46 Lakh

Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, and Power Shripad Yesso Naik shared that a total of 8.46 lakh households have been benefitted through installation...

Policies & Regulations | February 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3663 readings

MNRE Clarifies Nomination Process for PM-Surya Ghar DLCs

The MNRE has clarified that District Level Committee (DLC) chairpersons will nominate three non-official members, ensuring smooth implementation of the PM-Surya...

Policies & Regulations | February 04, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1706 readings

Budgetary Allocation for PM Surya Ghar up by 80 Percent; Green Hydrogen and Bio-Energy See Uptick

The Union Budget 2025-26 has significantly boosted the solar energy sector, increasing total allocation by 60.83 percent to INR 24,224.35 crore from the previous...

Policies & Regulations | February 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3659 readings