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.
Ministry of Coal announces selected applicants under category-II of financial incentive scheme
The Ministry of Coal has announced the selected applicants under Category II of the financial incentive scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 85 billion. The scheme is open to both private companies and government […]
Soaring High: Significant traffic growth, focus on regional development
The aviation sector has seen significant growth during the past year, owing to an increase in traffic numbers, a comparatively stable economy and low fuel prices. The new National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, has […]
AG&P Pratham and THINK Gas announce merger
AG&P Pratham and THINK Gas have announced the merger of brand identities under a single brand, THINK Gas. The merged entity will now operate in 50 districts across 10 states, covering around 10 per cent […]