In general, the application of solar PV systems is considered to be positive, as it is a sustainable technology. Converting solar irradiation into electricity using solar PV technology does not result in air, water or ground pollution and does not endanger animal or human health.The environmental impacts are associated more Read more…
Data from national meteorological stations / institutes: » Interpolation of data due to different project location, long-term data» Programmes available with a worldwide database such as Meteonorm (depending on the region possibly with high uncertainties, sometimes correlation with satellite data)» Can be applied for energy yield simulations (yield study). Satellite Read more…
In general, solar PV modules can be installed on or in pitched roofs, or on flat roofs attached to or adjacent to buildings (ground-mounted). Prior to solar PV installation, the roof conditions have to be evaluated. The general roof conditions have to be evaluated with regard to the following aspects:1. Read more…
As no Central financial subsidy is now available for commercial and industrial sectors, MNRE initiated the proposal for multilateralconcessional loans from the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and New Development Bank (NDB) to support RTS project developers. All the three multilateral banks have approved proposal for$1370million concessional loans Read more…
MNRE is also focusing on upcoming buildings/new construction so that these have RTS installation as a mandatory requirement. ULBs play a pivotal role in accelerating the RTS in new construction in their area byimplementing Model Building Bye-laws. To enable RTS development from planning stage, Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has Read more…
To ease and expedite the process of RTS implementation in Government sector, model bidding documents for both CAPEX and RESCO modes has been developed by MNRE; i.e. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) forexecution between Organisation /Urban Local Bodies/Ministry /Departments and PSU, Engineering, Procurement and Construction(EPC) Agreement for CAPEX /Ownership model and Read more…
MNRE has been collating data about RTS potential of rooftops and surplus areas of Government building premises of various Ministries/Departments. Commitment Certificates of about 3800MWp has been recei ved from different Mini s tries / Departments. To expedite the RTS installationon these in Ministerial and Departmental buildings, MNRE has shortlisted Read more…
SECI has undertaken competitive bidding at national level for 50 MWp grid connected rooftop projects in RESCO mode on buildings of Central Public Works Department. In this scheme Power Purchase Agreements havebeen signed between CPWD and various developers on the basis of allotment and installation is into progress