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MNRE clarifies in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Press Information Bureau Government of India ****  MNRE clarifies in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells Decision expected to give boost to domestic manufacturing of solar cells in India New Delhi, 21st October, 2019 In a major decision that … Continue reading →

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Drivers and Challenges for Rooftop Solar Loans toSmall and Medium Enterprises in India

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Drivers-and-Challenges-for-Rooftop-Solar-Loans-to-Small-and-Medium-Enterprises-in-India Executive Summary India needs to accelerate the growth of its rooftop solar sector. Of the 40 GW of rooftop solar installations targeted by 2022, the country has only achieved 2 GW to-date. This slow progress may hinder the country’s … Continue reading →

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MNRE revises BIS Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had notified the above mentioned Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017 vide Government of India Gazette notification No. 2561 dated 5th September 2017. As per this notification … Continue reading →

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Use of Mislabeled Imported Solar Panels in DCR Projects to be Penalized

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order stating that project developers will be penalized for the utilization of imported solar modules to develop projects under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category. In its order, the … Continue reading →

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Government unlikely to scrap customs duty on import of solar panels

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Plea by MNRE secretary to give duty relief to solar power developers turned down at a meeting of government stakeholders. BENGALURU: The government appears to have turned down a plea by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to … Continue reading →

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MNRE Implements Quality Control Measures to Address Low Quality Solar Equipment

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Gazette-notification_quality-control-order-of-SPV-Systems-Devices The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has begun implementing a quality control order that requires manufacturers to register with the Bureau of Indian Standards for the use of a “Standard Mark” to comply with the Indian quality … Continue reading →

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India issues new specifications for solar power modules

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The new standard specifications will come into force on the expiry of one year from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette, 30 August 2017 New Delhi: India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an … Continue reading →

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Power Sector at a Glance – ALL INDIA – August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Power Sector at a Glance ALL INDIA As on 16-08-2017 Source: OM SECTION 1.Total Installed Capacity  (As on 31.07.2017) – Source : Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Sector MW % of Total State Sector 81,622 24.7% Central Sector 103,868 31.5% Private Sector … Continue reading →

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India energy ministry plans 7.5 GW support program for domestic solar manufacturing

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has initiated the second phase of its CPSU program to provide installation capacity totaling 7.5 GW of solar projects made using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. India is seeking to protect its … Continue reading →

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Major relief for solar power developers: Projects deadline extended

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays caused by circumstances beyond their control. Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the … Continue reading →

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GST Cell in MNRE

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan
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MNRE does not sanction projects to Channel Partners or release subsidy directly to users. The release subsidy is through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and other Government Agencies or SECI. (Dr. G Prasad) Scientist-F/ Director 01.03.2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Notice The Ministry is in receipt of applications/representation from general public for release of subsidy against the Rooftop Solar Systems installed by MNRE empanelled channel partners or new entrepreneurs without any prior sanction/approval from MNRE/SNAs. It has been observed that … Continue reading →

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Agenda Note for National Review Meeting of State Principal Secretaries and State Nodal Agencies of Renewable Energy on 23rd and 24th January 2017-New Delhi

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

background-note-meet 23 24 jan 2017 Comprehensive data on the current situation to date in Renewable Energy, a must read

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SECI DRAFT 1000 MW GRID CONNECTED ROOF TOP SOLAR PV SCHEME FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS UNDER CAPEX AND RESCO MODELS

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED DRAFT 1000 MW GRID CONNECTED ROOF TOP SOLAR PV SCHEME FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS UNDER CAPEX AND RESCO MODELS Scheme with aggregate capacity of 1000 MWp rooftop solar PV system.  Two Models – CAPEX … Continue reading →

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National Solar Mission – Implementation of State-Level Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Programs in India – Best Practise Guide

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

National Solar Mission Implementation of State-Level Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Programs in India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has announced an ambitious solar target of 100,000 megawatts (MW) installed capacity by 2022, of which 40,000 … Continue reading →

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MNRE compilation of documents for Rooftop Solar

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click below http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-rooftop-grid-connected/

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Implementation of 500 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme in Different States of India

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

The bidding process under this Rooftop scheme is for 500 MWp comprising of CAPEX Model (300 MWp) & RESCO Model (200 MWp) The bidding process under this rooftop scheme is for PART-A (CAPEX Only), PART-B (RESCO Only) and Part – … Continue reading →

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List of Empanelled Chartered Engineers for certifying Bill of Material of Solar Power Developers for availing exemptions of Excise duty /concessional customs Duty Benefits

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

list-of-charted-engineer-certifying-BoM-SPD_ED_CCDB S.N Name of the Participant Con. No. Organisation Mail ID City and State 1 Shri. R.K. Khera 9810075736 R.K. Consultants, Govt. Regd. Valuer and Chartered Engineer, Off: 1076(GF) Sector 37 Noida 201303, ravi.khera@gmail.com NOIDA- Uttar Pradesh 2 Shri V.K. … Continue reading →

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Simplification of the procedure for online submission of Total Bill of Material (BoM) and application for issue of Concessional Customs Duty Certificates (CCDC) and Excise Duty Exemption Certificate (EDEC) for availing duty benefits by the Solar Power Project Developers (SPDs) for initial setting up of their solar power plants in India

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Simplification of the procedure for online submission of Total Bill of Material (BoM) and application for issue of Concessional Customs Duty Certificates (CCDC) and Excise Duty Exemption Certificate (EDEC) for availing duty benefits by the Solar Power Project Developers (SPDs) … Continue reading →

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India finally gets going on GeoThermal

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Draft-National-Policy-on-Geothermal-Energy The vision of the geothermal policy is to make a substantial contribution to India’s long-term energy supply and reduce our national greenhouse gas emissions by developing a sustainable, safe, secure, socially and environmentally responsible geothermal energy industry, apart from creating new employment … Continue reading →

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Joint Regulatory Commission for Goa and Union territories (JERC) has determined the solar tariff for ground-mounted and rooftop solar projects

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Tariff is applicable for projects in the State of Goa and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. Click Here for the Full document

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Final Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid – Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

National Solar Mission  Phase-II (2013-17) Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid – Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II “State Specific Bundling Scheme” Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy January 2015 Click here for the Final Draft … Continue reading →

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Implementation of Scheme for setting up over 300 MW of Grid-Connected & Off-grid Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments under Ministry of Defence and Para Military Forces (under MHA) with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under Phase-II/III of JNNSM during 2014-15 and onwards

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Applicability: The capacity  of 300 MW of Grid-Connected  and off-Grid  Solar PV power projects,   will  be  set  up  in  various  Establishments  of  Ministry  of  Defence  i.e Establishments of Army,  Navy, Air Force, Ordnance Factory  Board,  Defence Laboratories and Defence PSUs … Continue reading →

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Final Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid – Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I “State Specific Bundling Scheme”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Final-draft-3000-MW-Tranche-1-Draft-Guidelines-State-Specific-Bundling-Scheme-2015_29012015 Phase-II, Batch-II, Tranche-I : State Specific Bundling Scheme These guidelines are for 3000 MW. MNRE will indicate the total quantity for various States based on response received from the States. NVVN may then procure that quantity through one or … Continue reading →

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MNRE reduces Solar Rooftop Subsidy from 30% to 15% and discourages Industrial and Commercial Customers who are currently at parity with grid

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

No. 5/34/2013-14/RT Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Grid Connected SPV Rooftop, Solar Cities & Green Buildings Division) INFORMATION NOTICE Installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Projects- Limitations for Subsidy of MNRE. The Ministry is implementing a ‘Grid Connected … Continue reading →

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Guidelines to entities to become Channel Partners under Off Grid and Decentralized Solar applications

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

  32/69/2010-11/PVSE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy SPV Off Grid Division Sub: Guidelines to entities to become Channel Partners under Off Grid and Decentralized Solar applications Section-1 Any of the following entities can apply to become channel partner 1.1 … Continue reading →

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MNRE sanctions 50MW each of Pilot-cum-Demonstration Project for Development of Grid Connected Solar PV Power Plants on Canal Banks and Canal Tops in the country during the 12th Plan period at an estimated cost of Rs. 975 crores and with Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of Rs. 228 crores

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE sanctions 50MW each of Pilot-cum-Demonstration Project for Development of Grid Connected Solar PV Power Plants on Canal Banks and Canal Tops in the country during the 12th Plan period at an estimated cost of Rs. 975 crores and with … Continue reading →

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MNRE abolish’s affidavits and promotes self-certification with immediate effect for Solar Power Developers

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

In a bid to reduce onerous paperwork requirements, MNRE has  immediately abolished the need for Ministry’s OM  No.24/0 1/20 13-14/NSM dated  29.04.2013 regarding submission of an affidavit by the SPD on a hundred  rupees stamp paper. Click here for the entire … Continue reading →

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Grant of exemption of Excise Duty on the procurement of material/ components required for setting up of “Roof-top” Solar PV Power Plants (not connected to grid) – guidelines

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the entire document – Ritesh Pothan Developers who want to set up Roof-top Solar PV Power Plants and desire to avail the duty benefits for those plants shall, henceforth, submit the applications/BoM online in the enclosed formats, … Continue reading →

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Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications Programme” for the year 2014-15

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE in a positive mood has released the CFA guideline nos for the following 1. Solar Pumps 2. Solar Street lighting 3. Solar Rooftop Power 4. Solar Micro and Mini Grids These Rs. Per watt Guidelines are on the revised … Continue reading →

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MNRE invites proposals for 52MWp rooftop installations on Public Sector Utilities across India through MGAs

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invites offers/proposals for installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants in various States across the Country under National Clean Energy Funds from the Multi Government Agencies (MGAs) i.e. Govt. Deptts. Govt. Institutions, PSUs & their subsidiaries, DISCOMs, DMRC, National Housing Bank, Commercial Banks, Railways, Army, Financial Institutions/Financial Integrators, etc. in the country. These projects can be installed in the Government / Commercial/ Institutional/ residential buildings located in various States in the country. Continue reading →

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Draft Scheme for Development of 20GW Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar power projects – Circulation for Comments Sept 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE through this scheme plans setting up 25 solar parks, each with a capacity of 500 to 1000 MW; thereby targeting around 20000 MW of solar power installed capacity. These solar parks will be put in place in a span … Continue reading →

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India rooftop solar subsidy finally released, but industry says better off without

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Installers are having to charge more for solar to mitigate the costs of chasing the subsidy, or risk of non-payment and delays. India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally received funds to pay a 30% subsidy promised … Continue reading →

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Piyush Goyal stays clear of issue of anti-dumping levy on solar gear

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Staying clear of the demand for imposition of anti-dumping duty on solar equipment imports, Power Minister Piyush Goyal today said the ministry concerned will take an appropriate decision on the matter. “I am minister for renewable energy. I am focusing in … Continue reading →

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Government not in favor of Anti-Dumping Duty on Solar – Internal Government Sources

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Based on my conversation with a few senior government sources it looks like application of anti dumping duty is not in favour at the senior ministry level. This

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India Dumping Duties Risk Choking Modi’s Solar Revolution

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg A SolPac D160 solar field, comprising of parabolic solar concentrating reflector dishes developed by Thermax Ltd., stands at the Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, India. The Indian government may strangle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s … Continue reading →

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India Minister Nitin Gadkari Asks Goverment to Scrap Solar Duties – The Ministry of Finance has until Aug. 22 to implement the duties

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s transport minister has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to scrap a plan by the nation’s previous administration to impose duties on solar imports from China, the U.S., Malaysia and Taiwan, the Hindu Business Line reported. Minister of Road, Transport and … Continue reading →

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Nearly half of capacities recently bid under JNNSM to face the heat

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Following delays in signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) under various state solar policies, developers have shifted focus to solar projects initiated under the Central Government’s National Solar Mission which received bids nearly three times the capacity on offer. However, Crisil … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal to Quality Related points brought by National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) by Indosolar

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Printed in TOTO Click here for the original letter submitted to SECI and here for the detailed reply by IndoSolar NSEFI submitted the following quality related issues to SECI and MNRE on March 24th 2014 with regard to crystalline silicon solar … Continue reading →

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MNRE pushing 10,000 Solar Pumps through NABARD

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Scheme: Installation of 10,000 nos. of solar photovoltaic water pumping systems for irrigation purpose implemented through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) throughout the country. a. Aim: Financing and installation of 10,000 nos. of solar photovoltaic water pumping systems … Continue reading →

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