The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a framework for the enlistment of solar photovoltaic modules and inverters under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to assist consumers in making informed choices when selecting high-efficiency products with better warranties for their rooftop solar installations.
The ministry said it has prescribed minimum technical standards for various components of rooftop solar installations to ensure quality.
With an outlay of ₹750 billion (~$9.04 billion), the program aims to increase residential rooftop solar capacity and empower households to generate electricity until 2026-27.
The program has set a goal of installing rooftop solar projects in 10 million households.
Solar ModulesSolar modules must have a minimum 3-star rating under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) Star Labelling Programme for Solar Modules notified late last year.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a framework for the enlistment of solar photovoltaic modules and inverters under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to assist consumers in making informed choices when selecting high-efficiency products with better warranties for their rooftop solar installations.
The ministry said it has prescribed minimum technical standards for various components of rooftop solar installations to ensure quality. The average consumer may find it challenging to understand the technical specifications of key components like modules and inverters, which make up over 50% of the total system cost.
It said it was important to assist the consumers by providing some confidence in high-performance models of original equipment manufacturers.
With an outlay of ₹750 billion (~$9.04 billion), the program aims to increase residential rooftop solar capacity and empower households to generate electricity until 2026-27. The program has set a goal of installing rooftop solar projects in 10 million households.
Solar Modules
Solar modules must have a minimum 3-star rating under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) Star Labelling Programme for Solar Modules notified late last year.
