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MNRE increases solar module capacity under ALMM by 2.09 GW

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 2,094 MW of solar module capacity, bringing the total capacity to 58,422 MW.  Major additions include SAEL Solar P6 with 2,065 MW and Grew Energy with 29 MW. Meanwhile, ITI, Jyotitech Solar, SunField Energy, and Suryakamal Energy have been removed from the list. New entrants on the provisional list include Ganesh Green Bharat with 131…

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MNRE launches ‘Innovative Projects’ scheme under PM-Surya Ghar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced Scheme Guidelines for ‘Innovative Projects’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, as notified on October 8, 2024. This initiative aims to foster advancements in rooftop solar technologies, business models, and integration techniques with a budget of Rs 50 billion. The scheme will support startups, institutions, and industries in piloting new concepts such as blockchain-based peer-to-peer solar trading, smart materials, and solar integration with electric…

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MNRE releases draft guidelines for rooftop solar scheme ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana’

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled draft guidelines for financial assistance and payment security under the ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana‘ rooftop solar scheme. These guidelines focus on providing central financial assistance to residential consumers through Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO) and Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) models. The scheme is set to run until March 31, 2027. Under the RESCO model, a third-party renewable energy company will manage the procurement, installation,…