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MNRE Extends BIS Certification Deadline for Solar Inverters Again to June 30

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for compliance with and implementation of the Quality Control Order, 2017, for solar...

February 2, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Inverters & BOS

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Solar
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Clarity Still Lacking in BIS Certification Process for Solar PV Inverters

India has been a thriving market for solar components, and the demand for inverters is set to grow. The government has begun to paying attention to quality issues...

March 1, 2021

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Inverters & BOS

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Solar
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MNRE Extends BIS Exemption for Smaller Solar Module Manufacturers With a Condition

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the exemption for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for solar module manufacturers with a...

October 27, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Deadline for BIS Certification of Solar Inverters Extended to December 31, 2020

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for the self-certification of solar inverters to December 31, 2020. The earlier deadline was...

July 24, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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BIS Certification Can Clean the Solar Market of Small, Weak Players: Growatt Interview

The extension of BIS standards certification for solar inverters was met with mixed responses. Some believe that it was essential because it gave them more time to go...

February 18, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Solar Inverter Companies Facing Strong Downward Pricing Trends: Sineng Interview

India has significant potential to generate solar energy, thanks to high solar irradiation in most parts of the country. The hurdles mostly lie in the market and policy...

February 10, 2020

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Nithin Thomas

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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NISE Writes to Concentrated Solar Thermal Manufacturers for Mandatory Testing

The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has written a letter to domestic manufacturers, state nodal agencies, and concerned stakeholders regarding the mandatory...

October 15, 2019

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Shaurya Bajaj

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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UL Completes First Solar Module Certification after Revision in IEC Standards

UL, a global certification company, has completed its first solar module testing and certification after the revision of the IEC standards in March 2016. The new IEC...

February 18, 2019

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Nitin Kabeer

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MNRE Issues Draft Certification Program & Guidelines for Wind Turbines in India

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has prepared a draft certification program complete with quality guidelines. The guidelines have been made in...

November 8, 2018

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Saumy Prateek

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Other

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Wind
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Rising Competition in India’s Solar Market has Cut Margins to the Bone: Interview

Mercom India’s news team recently had the opportunity to speak with energy solutions provider GoodWe’s sales head for south and east Asia, James Hou. Hou shed some light...

October 17, 2018

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Saumy Prateek

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Industry Sees Many Challenges with BIS Certification Guidelines for Solar Modules

The rapid pace of solar installations in India has brought the concern for quality of equipment to the forefront. Recognizing the issue at hand, the Ministry of New and...

October 12, 2018

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Nitin Kabeer

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Mercom Research Focus

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Other
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MNRE Issues Guidelines for Conducting Lab Tests on Solar PV Modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a series of guidelines for conducting tests on solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules (crystalline and thin film,...

July 10, 2018

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Nitin Kabeer

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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World Bank Approves $19.95 Million for Renewable Energy Expansion in Solomon Islands

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $19.95 million project for the electricity access and renewable energy expansion for Solomon Islands. The...

July 10, 2018

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Saumy Prateek

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Quality of Rooftop Solar Projects Suffer Due to Lack of Standards and Intense Competition

The rooftop is the Achilles’ heel of India’s solar story. The lack of regulations for product quality certification, intense competition, and absence of requisite...

May 30, 2018

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Nitin Kabeer

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Rooftop

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Solar
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MNRE Invites Suggestions on Setting Standards for Rooftop and Off-Grid Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited suggestions on construction standards for civil, mechanical, and electrical works for rooftop solar and...

May 29, 2018

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Nitin Kabeer

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Rooftop

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Solar

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