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Enerpac and PrimeGold to set up solar projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

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Enerpac India Private Limited is planning a 35 MW solar power project in Gujarat. The project will supply power to commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under a group captive open access model. Target sectors include recycling, automotive, packaging, plastics, and global mining. The project is designed to meet the energy needs of high-consumption industries like manufacturing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The plant will generate 58 million units of electricity annually and cut around 41,000 tonnes of…

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MNRE clarifies ALMM exemption for solar projects with prior approval

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order does not apply to open access and net-metering solar projects that secured approvals before October 1, 2022.  According to an official memorandum, this exemption covers projects where the initial application for approvals, such as in-principle approval or no objection certificate, was submitted before the specified date. The application must have been filed with relevant authorities…