India Launches Scheme Guidelines For Implementation Of Pilot Projects For Green Hydrogen

The Government of India has approved a issued new scheme implementation guidelines to promote the production and utilization of green hydrogen through innovative methods and pathways. The scheme guidelines aim to explore and validate the potential of green hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source. This scheme was issued on November 8, 2024. This […]

Government Launches New Solar Power Scheme for Tribal and PVTG Communities

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order on the financial outlay and funds for the implementation of the new solar power scheme specifically designed for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) habitations and villages. The government has approved a total financial outlay of Rs. 915 crore for the scheme. The funds will be allocated from the Department of Alternative and New Energy (DAPST) of the MNRE.

India Sanctioned Three Pilot Projects for Hydrogen in Steel Production

As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects to explore the use of hydrogen in steel production. These projects aim to identify advanced technologies and assess the feasibility of incorporating green hydrogen into steelmaking processes.

MNRE Releases Updated List of Approved Solar PV Modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released Revision XXI of the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order List-1. This revision includes a list of solar PV modules and manufacturers that meet the latest eligibility criteria for enlistment under the ALMM Order.

MNRE Clarifies ALMM Order Applicability for Open Access and Net-Metering

The MNRE has clarified that the the Approved Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Order for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules does not apply to open access and net-metering renewable energy projects where the initial application for approval or NOC was submitted before October 1, 2022. This exemption applies to applications made to relevant entities such as distribution licensees, State Transmission Utilities (STUs), State Load Despatch Centers (SLDCs), State Nodal Agencies for Renewable Energy, or Power/ Energy/ Renewable Energy Departments of the State/ UT.

Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024

The Government of India has introduced new regulations for solar thermal systems, devices, and components. Products must bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Scheme-I of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The BIS is responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with the standards.