The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, setting performance standards for solar modules, inverters and storage batteries. The order aims to improve the quality and reliability of solar components while promoting the adoption of high-performance solar technologies. All solar goods, including crystalline silicon terrestrial PV modules, thin-film modules, storage batteries, power inverters and utility-interconnected inverters, must comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards regulations and bear its “standard mark” under license. Additionally, the order introduces a minimum efficiency requirement under standard test conditions for different types of solar modules.
Views of A.K. Tiwari: “PNG has become a policy priority”
India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed notable expansion over the years, driven by supportive government policies and rising demand. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised 307 geographical areas (GAs) […]
Stronger Links: Tools and techniques for safer and sustainable bridge construction
Over the years, bridge design and construction practices in India have come a long way. Now, modern bridge designs involve a comprehensive process that includes site selection, hydraulic and geotechnical analysis, structural design, and mandatory […]
New Heights: Airport infrastructure, passenger and freight traffic growing apace
The year 2016-17 has been a positive one for the Indian aviation sector, with the growth in passenger and freight traffic being maintained, and new routes being opened up under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). […]