Summary: — ### **Case Title** **Petition under Section 181 read with Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003** and **Regulations 18–20 of the GERC (Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2016**, seeking **exemption from the requirement of entering into net metering agreements** for residential consumers installing **rooftop solar PV systems under […]
In Short : Reitz India, a leading centrifugal fan manufacturer, has installed a 650 kW rooftop solar system at its Isnapur facility in Andhra Pradesh. The system now meets 45% of its energy needs, saving about ₹9 million annually, including ₹6.7 million in power bills. Using Goldi Solar and Saatvik modules, the project enhances sustainability […]
In Short : Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has floated a tender for 22 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings under the RESCO model. The benchmark cost is ₹45,000–49,500 per kW, with a ceiling tariff of ₹4.64–5.15 per kWh. Bids are due by November 7, 2025. The initiative aims to expand renewable […]
In Short : India’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana has added 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity, with over 57.9 lakh applications submitted. However, only 13% of the target—1 crore systems—has been achieved. Challenges include delayed subsidy disbursement, low consumer awareness, financing hurdles, and fragmented supply chains. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan are leading, while other […]
In Short : Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have approved loans worth ₹10,907 crore under India’s rooftop solar scheme to promote clean energy adoption. The funding supports residential, commercial, and industrial rooftop installations, encouraging renewable electricity generation and reducing carbon emissions. This initiative strengthens India’s renewable energy capacity, advances sustainability, and contributes to the country’s broader […]
Pre-bid meeting: RfS for setting up of 3.6 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode (RTSPV-Tranche-IV) This is in reference to the RfS for “Selection of Solar Project Developers for setting up of 3.6 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (RTSPV-Tranche-IV)” issued by SECI. Pre-bid meeting […]
In Short : MNRE Secretary Pralhad Joshi expressed confidence in achieving one crore rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by 2026–27. Launched in February 2024, the scheme provides free electricity up to 300 units per month and subsidies up to ₹78,000 per household. Over 16.5 lakh households have benefited, with […]