EPR Subscription Banner
EPR Subscription Banner
Promonique Banner
Promonique Banner
Home » News » MNRE launches new guidelines for residential rooftop solar installations

MNRE launches new guidelines for residential rooftop solar installations

By EPR Magazine Editorial July 25, 2024 6:07 pm

MNRE launches new guidelines for residential rooftop solar installations
.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched new guidelines to foster residential rooftop solar installations across India. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy.

The Indian government has released a rooftop solar scheme offering low-cost electricity to ten million households.

MNRE has issued new guidelines in which, the PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme has an investment budget of INR 750.2 billion (US$8.97 billion) and will be implemented until FY2026-27. Out of the total budget, INR 675 billion will be used as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for residential households, while INR 49.5 billion will be allocated as incentives for distribution companies.

MNRE stated that for CFA, residential rooftop solar systems will connect to the grid. These systems will be linked to a residential power connection of a local distribution company and will include installations on roofs, terraces, balconies, or elevated structures.

The modules used in the scheme must meet India’s domestic content requirement, meaning they must be made from domestically manufactured cells.

Earlier this year, PV Tech Premium examined India’s residential rooftop solar additions announced in the interim budget and discussed the importance of clear policies for achieving the country’s energy transition goals.

The PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme aims to provide this clarity, offer free or low-cost electricity to one million households, and develop the necessary ecosystem for rooftop solar projects, including regulatory support, manufacturing facilities, a supply chain, vendor network, and operation and maintenance facilities.

Cookie Consent

We use cookies to personalize your experience. By continuing to visit this website you agree to our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Android App
Android App
EPR EMagazine October 2024
EPR EMagazine October 2024
EPR EMagazine October 2024

Events

REI Expo
REI Expo
Enlit Asia
Enlit Asia
Windergy
Windergy
PTC Asia
PTC Asia
Distribution Utility Meet
Distribution Utility Meet
Auto EV India
Auto EV India
Global Sustainability Expo & Conference
Global Sustainability Expo & Conference
Elecxpo
Elecxpo
India Smart Utility Week
India Smart Utility Week

Our Sponsors

Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Rayzon Solar Pvt Ltd
Rayzon Solar Pvt Ltd
NBC Bearings
NBC Bearings
Lawson Fuses
Lawson Fuses
Nirmal
Nirmal
Meco Instruments Pvt Ltd
Meco Instruments Pvt Ltd
Waa Cables
Waa Cables
Bask Energies
Bask Energies
Gloster Cables Limited
Gloster Cables Limited
Fevino
Fevino
Elev8 Lift
Elev8 Lift
flir system
flir system
Omicron
Omicron
Sudhir Power
Sudhir Power
CAT
CAT
Electrical Research Development Association
Electrical Research Development Association
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Innovatek
Innovatek
Kirloskar Pumps
Kirloskar Pumps
Electrotherment
Electrotherment
Aeron Composite Pvt Ltd
Aeron Composite Pvt Ltd
Delta
Delta
Goldisolar
Goldisolar
Aamokshsolar
Aamokshsolar
Om Technical Solutions
Om Technical Solutions
Perkins
Perkins
Apil
Apil
Build Smart
Build Smart
KYB Conmat
KYB Conmat
MENNEKES Electric India
MENNEKES Electric India
PRAMA HIKVISION INDIA
PRAMA HIKVISION INDIA