1.MNRE directs the release of PBGs within 45 days after project completion

Reportedly, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has instructed NTPC and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to release performance bank guarantees (PBGs) for all the commissioned wind and solar power projects. The PBGs can be released in the span of 45 days from the commercial operation date (COD), on the condition that all required submission of necessary documents is fulfilled.

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2.MNRE’s launches State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index; Karnataka ranks 1st

RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index – SARAL

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3.1.2 GW renewable energy storage tender issued, encourages solar energy mission

In a bid to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s enterprising goal of achieving up to 175 GW of energy – relying solely on renewable sources – the government has yet again floated a renewable energy storage tender. A major chunk of the goal, amounting to 100 GW is dedicated to solar power.

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4.Will RBI remove priority lending limit for renewable energy?

MNRE requests RBI to make renewable energy a separate segment from power

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5.NHPC issues EPC contract to construct 40 MW solar project in Odisha

The project is expected to be completed in the span of nine months from the date of issue of letter of award of the contract

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6.Sustainability in Affordable Housing

The impact of incorporating sustainability in this segment will be huge

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