India’s SECI launches tender for 1 GW of renewables, storage

India’s SECI launches tender for 1 GW of renewables, storage: Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has started accepting bids from developers to supply 1.5 GW of renewable energy with storage systems

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POLYSILICON PRICES

Polysilicon prices could hit all-time low by year-end: Bernreuter Research says in a new report that it expects polysilicon prices to soon dip below the historical low of $6.75/kg, which was reached in June

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Battery prices down 14% this year, says BloombergNEF

Battery prices down 14% this year, says BloombergNEF: BloombergNEF says it has recorded a 14% decline in battery prices this year, mainly due to cheaper raw materials, following an unprecedented rise in 2022

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ALMM for solar panels

ALMM for solar panels may be implemented from April 2024, say govt officials

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மூன்றாக பிரிக்கப்படுகிறது மின்வாரியம்

மூன்றாக பிரிக்கப்படுகிறது மின்வாரியம்

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சூரிய சக்தியில் இயங்கும் வகையில் 5 ஆயிரம் மின் இணைப்புக்கு ஒப்புதல்

சூரிய சக்தியில் இயங்கும் வகையில் 5 ஆயிரம் மின் இணைப்புக்கு ஒப்புதல்

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TANGEDCO SEEKS STATE NOD FOR TRIFURCATION TO MANAGE DEBT

TANGEDCO SEEKS STATE NOD FOR TRIFURCATION TO MANAGE DEBT

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NEW CO WILL HELP GET LOANS FOR PROJECTS

NEW CO WILL HELP GET LOANS FOR PROJECTS

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A different shade of green: T.N.'s renewable energy initiatives

Tamil Nadu has largely been reliant on fossil fuels for the buld of its energy requirement, wind power generation has traditionally been the only large capacity alternative.

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வீடுகளுக்கான சூரிய மின் திட்டம் அறிமுகம்

வீடுகளுக்கான சூரிய மின் திட்டம் அறிமுகம் 300 யூனிட் வரை இலவச மின்சாரம் பெறலாம்.மூன்று கிலோவாட்டிற்கு 18,000 ரூபாய் மானியம் கிடைக்கும்.

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TANGEDCO FLOODED WITH ROOFTOP SOLAR APPLICATIONS

Tangedco flooded with rooftop solar application, centre set Target of 1 cr connections this year

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India to implement new renewable energy consumption

India to implement new renewable energy consumption norms from April 1, 2024,These norms are set to ensure that a certain percentage of electricity consumption....

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Tangedco to purchase power to meet summer demand

Chennai: To ensure this summer is power cut free, the TANGEDCO will buy power from the market as well as through short-term power purchase agreements for March and April.

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India’s solar waste may reach 340kt by 2030: Report

Around 67% of this solar waste is expected to be generated in five states: Rajasthan (24%), Gujarat (16%), Karnataka (12%), Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

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Tamil Nadu Regulator Unveils Rules for Wind and Solar Integration

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has unveiled the Forecasting, Scheduling, and Deviation Settlement and related matters for Wind and Solar generation Regulations in 2024.

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TANGEDCO TO PURCHASE 500 MW SOLAR POWER FOR 25 YEARS TO MEET GREEN GOALS

Tangedco purchases 500MW solar power from SECI to meet RPO. TNERC approved the purchase. Centre may introduce a renewable energy tariff.

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SOLAR SURGE: MOVING AWAY FROM IMPORTED SOLAR PANELS

India's solar industry must grow without compromising on quality

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INDIA WANTS TO HOOK ITS POPULATION ONTO CLEAN ENERGY

India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar

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INDIA ADDS RECORD 10 GW OF SOLAR CAPACITY

India achieved a milestone by adding over 10 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, marking the highest quarterly installation to date.

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State of the Economy

Soaring temperatures and solar energy: How India is coping with record power demand

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Despite National Portal Glitches, India Adds 450 MW RTS Capacity In May

Notwithstanding the technical glitches in the PM Surya Ghar portal, India added a 450 MW of new rooftop solar capacities in the month of May

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Government issues operational-guidelines for PM Surya Ghar Program

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy( MNRE) has issued the operational guidelines to implement the PM Surya Ghar

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Now, generate rooftop solar power in one building, adjust EB bill at another in Tamil Nadu

The commission has now come up with a draft Grid Interactive Solar PV Energy Generating Systems Regulations, 2024, allowing group net metering (GNM) and virtual net metering (VNM) to promote solar energy generation.

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MNRE To Verify DCR Claims Of Solar Modules, Launches Website

In the wake of alleged fraudulent claims of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) by a few solar module... In the wake of alleged fraudulent claims of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) by a few solar module... In the wake of alleged fraudulent claims of Domestic Content RequireRequire(DCR) by a few solar module manufacturers, the Ministry of New an

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India to host first Solar Festival, aim to enhance renewable energy sector

The International Solar Festival will begin in September in New Delhi with a focus on supporting and enhancing the renewable energy sector to meet the global demand and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

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Government allows Multi-state Rooftop Solar Vendor Registration

The multi state registration will be in addition to a national registration

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Rooftop Solar Vendors Complain of Subsidy Delays In PM Surya Ghar Program

The PM Surya Ghar Program, which aims toinstall10 million rooftop projects across India, continues to grapple with challenges ranging from subsidy disbursements to incomplete information on the Jan Samarth Portal used for processing loans.

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Centre gives its nod for T.N. to rename TANGEDCO

TANGEDCO will now be named TNPDCL: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited

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Tamil Nadu increases power tariff by 4.83% for all users starting July 1

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has increased the power tariff by 4.83 per cent for domestic, commercial, and industrial users The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has increased the power tariff by 4.83 per cent for domestic, commercial, and industrial users from July 1. This revision follows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation-linked tariff revision approved by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in 2022 for FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

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Read more: https://www.mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-mnre-allocates-%E2%82%B910-billion to promote Roof Top solar systems

THE MNRE has allocated to Rs.10 Mllion to incentivize Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati raj Institutions

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About 151 GW green capacity under implementation in India: Pralhad Joshi

Renewable energy projects of about 151 GW capacity are under various stages of implementation in the country, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said.

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India-on-track-to install 500GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030: Joshi

Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said India is well-known track to install 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based energy capacity by 2030

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PM Surya Ghar Targets One Model Solar Village each in 800 districts

The MNRE has issued operational guidelines to set up one model solar village in every districts of the country under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

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PM surya ghar technical glitches-affecting final-approvals by discoms

Technical glitches in the PM Surya Ghar portal continue to frustrate stakeholders across the the rooftop solar industry. While initial issues related to consumer applications and documentsuploads by both consumers and vendors have seen some improvement, discoms (distribution companies) are still grappling with several persistent glitches that disrupt the entire process.

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Government Proposes ALMM Mandate for Solar cells by April 2026

The MNRE has issued a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufactures order to include solar cells in the ALMM framework

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MSME associations urge TN to revise network charges for rooftop solar systems

Several MSME associations have called upon the state to reduce network or wheeling charges for rooftop solar systems, especially for consumers who do not transfer excess energy to the power grid.

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TANGEDCO reaches new peak in solar power generation, TN bags 2nd spot in solar outputput

Tamil Nadu has emerged as the second-largest State in solar power generation, trailing behind Rajasthan.

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MNRE-aims-to increase rooftop solar-vendors under PM Surya Ghar to 25000

MNRE is enhancing the number of rooftop solar vendors under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijili Yojana from 8000 to 25,000

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Consumers with rooftop solar plants accuse Tangedco of cheating

Consumers who have installed rooftop solar allege that Tangedco continues to fleece them by collecting network charges based on capacity utilisation factor(CUF)as against the actual solar energy generation

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பிரதம‌ மந்திரி சூரிய வீடு இலவச மின்சார திட்டம்.. மின் உற்பத்தி நிறுவனங்களுக்கு மின்வாரியம் அழைப்பு Read more at: https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/pm-surya-ghar-yojana-2024-suryoday-yojana-benefits-and-tn-electricity-board-invites-solar-power-gene-655133.html

சென்னை: பொதுமக்களின் வசதிக்காக, வீடுகளில் சூரியசக்தி மின் உற்பத்திக்கான மேற்கூரைகள் அமைக்கும் நிறுவனங்களை பதிவு செய்யுமாறு மின்வாரியம் அறிவுறுத்தி உள்ளது. மேற்கூரை அமைக்க விரும்புவோருக்கு இதுகுறித்த முக்கிய தகவலையும் வெளியிட்டிருக்கிறது.

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Govt may mandate 10% battery storage for new renewable energy projects

Speaking at the 21st Global MSME Business Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh said an initial mandate of 10% battery storage could be introduced, with provisions to scale it up gradually.

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Ministry of New and Renewable energy

Shri Sudeep Jain IAS MNRE, in his video message, highlighted the remarkable achievements of PM SURYAGHAR

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Odisha Surya Ghar Yojana 2025: Extra Subsidy Amount and How to apply online

Recently Odisha state cabinet meeting nodes extra subsidy for those who want to install solar rooftop panels under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY).

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Centre notifies guidelines under 'PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'

Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Tuesday notified guidelines for implementation of ‘payment security mechanism’ component and ‘central financial assistance’ component for RESCO models under 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.'

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Govt approves 2 new payment methods for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has come out with new guidelines, allowing two more payment methods for the installation of rooftop solar system under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

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மீட்டர்கள் வாங்க வேண்டிய நிறுவனங்கள் விலை விபரம் வெளியிட்டது மின்வாரியம்

சென்னை: ஒருமுனை மற்றும் மும்முனைப் பிரிவு மீட்டர்களை வாங்க வேண்டிய நிறுவனங்கள், அவற்றின் விலை விபரத்தை மின் வாரியம் வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.

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BUDGET: FM Proposes Amending Duties For Solar Cells, Modules

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2025. Although the minister did not explicitly use the word ‘renewable’ in her speech or announce any scheme or sup... Read more at: https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/budget-fm-proposes-amending-duties-for-solar-cells-modules

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Tamil Nadu records highest-ever solar power generation at 6,561 MW

CHENNAI: The state achieved its highest-ever solar power generation on Tuesday, reaching 6,561 MW. This has breached the previous record of 6,401 MW recorded on September 15, 2024.

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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation announces subsidies for solar panel installations and e-vehicles ...... Read more at: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/corporation-to-offer-subsidies-to-instal-solar-panels-and-buying-electric-vehicles-1.10365028

Thiruvananthapuram: In an effort to promote the use of solar panels and electric vehicles, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is offering subsidies for theinstallation of solar plants at homes and for electric vehicles within the city limits. ...... Read more at: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/corporation-to-offer-subsidies-to-instal-solar-panels-and-buying-electric-vehicles-1.10365028..

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TN announces Rs 21,178 crore for renewable energy, strengthens climate initiatives

Tamil Nadu has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives in its 2024-25 budget, presented on Friday, March 14, aimed at boosting renewable energy and strengthening climate resilience

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Quality Iissues surface in Roof tpp solar systems Under PM Surya Ghar

As roof top solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar reach 1 million nationwide ,concerns have arisen about the lack of quality checks for the components and the absence of standardization.

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