Rooftop solar installations in New Delhi under May 31 commissioning deadline.
New Delhi, India – Electricity distribution companies (discoms) across India have been mandated to complete the commissioning of all rooftop solar projects by May 31. This urgent directive from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is crucial for ensuring that projects already installed before June 1 remain exempt from a new domestic solar cell rule.
The new regulation, set to take effect on June 1, introduces requirements for the use of domestically manufactured solar cells. Projects commissioned after this date may need to comply with these new sourcing norms, potentially impacting project costs and timelines.
By requiring discoms to finalize inspections and commissioning before the June 1 deadline, the MNRE aims to prevent compliance issues for project owners who have already invested in rooftop solar installations. This advisory underscores the government’s commitment to promoting domestic manufacturing within the renewable energy sector while providing a clear transition period for existing projects.
The move is expected to streamline the process for thousands of rooftop solar installations, ensuring their continued eligibility under the existing framework and supporting the broader objectives of India’s renewable energy expansion plans.
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