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MNRE issues draft guidelines for solar cold storage systems with TES backup

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the design, specifications, performance, and testing for solar cold storage systems equipped with thermal energy storage (TES) backup. These systems are primarily powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, with TES providing backup cooling during non-solar hours, ensuring uninterrupted refrigeration for agricultural produce, dairy, fisheries, and pharmaceutical products. The guidelines define standards for solar cold storage units with capacities of 2 MT, 5…

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MNRE issues guidelines for payment security and CFA under PM Surya Ghar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for two components of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), targeting rooftop solar installations for eligible residential consumers. The program runs until March 31, 2027. Key highlights: Central financial assistance (CFA): Applicable for rooftop solar systems installed on rooftops, terraces, balconies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. Eligible systems must use approved metering mechanisms like group and virtual net metering if allowed by DISCOMs. Capacity…