Solar power projects can be set up anywhere in the country, however the scattering of solar power projects leads to higher project cost per MW and higher transmission losses. Individual projects of smaller capacity incur significant expenses in site development, drawing separate transmission lines to nearest substation, procuring water and in creation of other necessary …
On December 30th 2019, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) issued Maharashtra Net-Metering Regulations 2019 along with other grid-interactive solar energy system regulations. The same was also published in State Gazette. These regulations would apply to (a) Net Metering Arrangements; (b) Net Billing Arrangements; (c) Grid Connected Renewable Energy Generating Systems connected behind the Consumer’s meter, …
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Rajasthan’s solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. The State Government plans to systematically harness this potential and has set for itself an ambitious target of 30 GW capacity by 2024-25 which will transform the energyscape of the state and the country. To meet the global commitment Government of India, has fixed a …
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has come up with a new draft regulation on Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems. Among other things, the draft proposes to replace the net-metering system with gross metering or Net-billing mechanism. What is Net-Billing Mechanism ? Under the net billing system, the energy generated by a rooftop solar …
On 08 November 2019, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released Guidelines for implementation of Component-C of PM KUSUM Scheme on Solarization of Grid-connected Agricultural Pumps. Background Approval of Pradhan Mantri Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was issued on 08 March 2019. Under Component – C of the Scheme 10 …
With a view of promote decentralised use of solar energy and availability of affordable and reliable solar power in the rural areas, MNRE has formulated draft Guidelines for Decentralised Solar Power Plants. Draft Guidelines for Development of Decentralised Solar Power Plants: If the solar power is generated locally and fed in to the 33/11 kV …
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification (on September 3,2019) regarding the residential rooftop solar subsidy available by individual residential households under phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar program. According to the MNRE notification: Rooftop solar installations up to 3 kW will qualify for a subsidy of 40%. Rooftop solar installations above 3 …
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