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.
CEA issues guidelines for benchmarking O&M norms for distribution utilities
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Guidelines for Benchmarking of Operation and Maintenance [O&M] Norms for Distribution Utilities. The guidelines have been developed to standardise O&M norms across the sector. The guidelines include […]
Dalmia Cement signs agreement to acquire 26 per cent stake in Solis Urja Energy
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, has signed a share subscription and shareholders agreement to acquire a 26 per cent equity stake in Solis Urja Energy Private Limited for […]
Regulatory Roadblocks: CGD segment needs conducive environment to facilitate growth
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), which came into existence in 2007, was empowered to authorise natural gas pipelines and city gas distribution (CGD) networks under Section 16 of the PNGRB Act in […]