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MNRE issues EoI for vendors under PM Surya Ghar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to expand the network of vendors under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of residential rooftop solar systems by increasing the vendor network from the current 8,000 to 25,000. REC Limited’s vendor management division will provide support through weekly interactions, dedicated email assistance, and capacity-building programs to enhance vendor capabilities and ensure the…

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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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Ahasolar Technologies secures order for national portal for PM Surya Ghar

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Ahasolar Technologies Limited has received an order worth Rs 16.5 million from Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to develop an online national portal for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The portal will manage rooftop photovoltaic (PV) applications and provide capacity-building support to discoms.  The project will also include consultancy support for REC Limited in implementing the scheme, offering training, and coordinating with discoms across India. The order is expected to be completed…

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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,…