The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), India, has suspended the compulsory registration order for solar PV modules until further notice. The decision, approved by the Honorable Minister (Power & NRE), follows a previous directive and exempts government-sponsored projects. Private projects, except those under specific subsidies, are excluded. Ongoing projects with module orders before March 31, 2024, are exempted, pending verification. This move signals a strategic pause, likely for policy reassessment, in the regulation of solar energy.
MNRE suspends PV module registration mandate amid policy review
Government of India halts compulsory registration for solar PV modules, signaling a policy reassessment in renewable energy sector. (Image Credit: Pexels)
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