The National Solar Mission was launched on the 11th January, 2010 by the Prime Minister. The Mission has set the ambitious target of deploying 20,000 MW of grid connected solar power by 2022 is aimed at reducing the cost of solar power generation in the country through (i) long term policy; (ii) large scale deployment goals; (iii) aggressive R&D; and (iv) domestic production of critical raw materials, components and products, as a result to achieve grid tariff parity by 2022. Mission will create an enabling policy framework to achieve this objective and make India a global leader in solar energy.
Further, Government has revised the target of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects from 20,000 MW by the year 2021-22 to 100,000 MW by the year 2021-22 under the National Solar Mission and it was approved by Cabinet on 17th June 2015.
Indian Solar Radiation Atlas
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- Constitution of the High Powered Task Force under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to pursue the use of Solar Photovoltaic Power (Posted on 20.02.2013) (258 KB, pdf)
Grid connected Solar Systems
Phase - II
Phase - I
- Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission Guidelines for Selection of New Grid Connected Solar Power Projects, Batch II, Phase-I (1.08 MB, pdf)
- Clarification in respect of Clauses 2.12 and 3.21 of the guidelines for Selection of new grid connected solar projects under JNNSM (Posted on 11.06.2012) (40 KB, pdf)
- Guidelines for Migration of Existing Under Development Grid Connected Solar Projects from Existing Arrangements to the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) (70.6 KB, pdf)
- Guidelines and Standard Bidding Documents for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Grid Connected Power Projects Based on Renewable Energy Sources (Posted on 27.12.2012)
- Performance of Grid Solar Plants under Demonstration Programme (Posted on 01.08.2011) (504 KB, pdf)
- MW size Grid Solar Power Plants in India (As on 24.11.2011)(20.4 KB, pdf)
- Implementation of a Payment Security Scheme (PSS) for Grid connected Solar Power Projects under Phase I of JNNSM during the year 2011-12(Posted on 01.07.2011) (59.5 KB, pdf)
- Environmental Clearance for setting up of Solar Thermal Power Plants under JNNSM - Applicability of EIA Notification, 2006 (Posted on 01.07.2011) (1.45 MB, pdf)
- Solar Power Purchase Obligation to be met by distribution licensees (Posted on 25.09.2012) (668 KB, pdf)
- Commissioning Status of Solar PV Projects under Batch-I, Phase-I of JNNSM (As on 14.02.2014) (46.3 KB, pdf)
- Commissioning status of grid connected Solar Thermal Power Project Batch-I, Phase-I under JNNSM (Posted on 18.07.2013) (5.93 KB, pdf)
- State / UT wise status of PV projects commissioned under JNNSM Phase I (As on 31.01.2014) (32.6 KB, pdf)
- State wise Installed Capacity of Solar PV Projects under various Schemes (As on 29.05.2015) (235 KB, pdf)
- Guidelines for Feeding Solar Power Project Capacity Addition Data by Solar Power Developers (SPDs)
- Guidelines for selection of new Grid-connected Solar Power Project (JNNSM, Phase-I, Batch-I) – Modification, reg. (Posted on 19.03.2014) (135 KB, pdf)
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Guidelines for selection of new Grid-connected Solar Power Project (JNNSM, Phase-I, Batch-II) – Modification, reg. (Posted on 19.03.2014) (135 KB, pdf)
Off-Grid Solar Systems
Solar Photovoltaic
Formats for submission of Project proposal for SPV systems under Off Grid Solar Applications:-
- Mini - Grid SPV Power Plants (Maximum SPV Capacity: 250 kWp each) (112 KB, pdf)
- Format for Submitting Project Proposals for installation of Individual SPV Systems (98.5 KB, pdf)
( SPV system capacity of each Power Pack/Plant from 100 Wp to 1kWp)
(Maximum SPV Water Pumping System capacity each : 5 kWp) - Stand Alone SPV Power Plants (Maximum SPV Capacity: 100 kWp each) (107 KB, pdf)
- Project completion Report for Solar Power Plants ( 1-100kWp) (50.2 KB, pdf)
- Format for Statement of Expenditure (SoE)( 13.9 KB, pdf)
- Format for submission of Utilisation Certificate (Updated on 22.06.2016) (14.6 KB, pdf)
- Interest earned on release advance CFA (82.4 KB, pdf)
- Project completion Report for SPV Lighting System (191 KB, pdf)
- Project completion report - SPV Water Pumping System (131 KB, pdf)
- Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission - Guidelines for Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications - Minimal Technical Requirements/Standards - addendum, reg. (1.01 MB, pdf)
- Technical specifications for Solar photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems for the year 2013-14 (Posted on 06.05.2013), (Updated on 22.05.2015) (376 KB, pdf)
- Continuation of “Off-Grid & Decentralized Solar Applications” Scheme in the 2nd Phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) during 12th plan period issue of Administrative Approval and the Financial Year 2014-15 (Posted on 26.05.2014) (72.6 KB, pdf)
- Operational Guidelines for implementation of Off-Grid and Decentralised Solar Applications sub scheme “Off-Grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications” during 12th plan period (Posted on 26.05.2014) (624 KB, pdf)
- Affidavit/ Declaration to be submitted by the implementing agency (SNA/ Channel Partners/others) for the release of subsidy under Off Grid and decentralised SPV application scheme of MNRE (Posted on 29.05.2014) (98.9 KB, pdf)
- Price list and Product details of empanelled Battery manufacturers under Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Application Programme of MNRE (Updated on 03.10.2016) (6.31 MB, doc)
- Price list and Product details of empanelled Inverter manufacturers under Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Application Programme of MNRE (Updated on 08.07.2016) (4.01 MB, doc)
- Details of Projects sanctioned under Off Grid Solar applications of JNNSM during 2014-15 (Status as on 31.08.2014) (Posted on 03.09.2014) (185 KB, pdf)
- Details of Projects sanctioned under Off Grid Solar applications of JNNSM during 2013-14 (Status as on 31.08.2014) (Posted on 03.09.2014) (274 KB, pdf)
- Details of Projects sanctioned under Off Grid Solar applications of JNNSM during 2012-13 (Status as on 31.08.2014) (Posted on 03.09.2014) (612 KB, pdf)
- Supplementary guidelines for implementation of “Solar Pumping Programme for Irrigation and Drinking Water under Off Grid and Decentralised Solar applications scheme (Posted on 24.09.2014) (1.14 MB, pdf)
- Reallocation of targets under 100,000 no. of Solar Pumping Programme (Posted on 29.12.2014) (242 KB, pdf)
- Solar Energy Based Dual Pump Piped Water Supply Scheme (Posted on 04.12.2014) (156 KB, pdf)
- Empanelment of Rural Energy Service Providers under Off grid and Decentralized Applications Programme of National Solar Mission, Mini/Micro grids. (Posted on 02.02.2015) (85.4 KB, pdf)
- Minutes of Meeting on Standards for Off–grid/ Stand-alone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants/Systems to be deployed under JNNSM (Posted on 05.02.2015) (233 KB, pdf)
- Allocation of Solar Pumps to the States (Posted on 06.02.2015) (Updated on 10.03.2015) (68.1 KB, pdf)
- New Test Centre for testing of Solar Pumps (Posted on 01.05.2015) (Updated on 17.09.2015) (47.6 KB, pdf)
- List of Rural Energy Service Provider (RESP) (Posted on 03.07.2015) (8.01 KB, pdf)
- Suspension of accreditation of EQDC Lab, Gandhi Nagar for Solar Pumps testing – reg. (Posted on 04.09.2015) (110 KB, jpg)
- Empanelment of Channel Partners under Off Grid and Decentralised Solar Applications Programme (Posted on 01.01.2016) <(23.8 KB, pdf)
- Accreditation of the Energy Resource Institute (TERI) for testing of Solar Lanterns (Posted on 11.01.2016) (18.6 KB, pdf)
- Status of Solar Pumps for Irrigation installed by various State Nodal Agencies (as on 31.01.2016) (Posted on 12.02.2016) (226 KB, pdf)
- Application Received For Empanelment of Batteries & Inverters Under Off-Grid Decentralized Solar PV Programme. (Posted on 16.02.2016) (62.4 KB, pdf)
- Accredited Test centres for MNRE Off-Grid Programme. (Posted on 21.03.2016) (54.6 KB, pdf)
- Details of Projects sanctioned under Off Grid and Decentralised Solar applications Programme during 2015-16 (Status as on 31.03.2016) (Posted on 05.04.2016) (268 KB, pdf)
- List of users benefited through NABARD Solar Pumping Programme for the year 2015-16 (Posted on 18.05.2016)
- Request for giving priority to farming community and follow the example of Syndicate Bank in financing Solar Pump Sets. (Posted on 24.05.2016) (3.20 MB, pdf)
- New Test Centre for testing of Solar Lighting Systems (Home Lights/SSL/Lanterns) (Posted on 02.05.2016) (Updated on 24.05.2016) (329 KB, pdf)
- Standard Bidding Document for Solar Water Pumping Systems (Posted on 30.05.2016) (381 KB, pdf)
- Complaints received against the non-functioning of Off-Grid Solar PV systems (As on 02.06.2016) (109 KB, pdf)
- Bankers refused to sanction loan - Information regarding non-sanction of loans to Solar Pumps (Posted on 06.06.2016) (91.5 KB, pdf)
- List of MNRE Accredited Test centers for Off-Grid Programme (with available facilities) (Posted on 14.06.2016) (539 KB, pdf)
- Office Memorandum – Solar Pumping Programme (Posted on 28.06.2016) (391 KB, pdf)
- All SNA's are requested to send monthly progress of systems sanctioned under off-grid programme (Posted on 04.08.2016) (100 KB, pdf)
- Inclusion of Specification of PV Integrated Micro Solar Dome under Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Application Scheme (Posted on 08.09.2016) (2.86 MB, pdf)
- All State Nodal Agencies are requested to submit the required information regarding systems installed at Community Places/Private Institutions as per the enclosed format. (Posted on 26.09.2016) (563 KB, pdf)
- All State Nodal Agencies are requested to submit the beneficiary details as per the enclosed format. (Posted on 26.09.2016) (517 KB, pdf)
- Submission of proposal for Solar Power Plant to replace conventional power plants in operation for lift / mini / micro irrigation projects. (Posted on 29.09.2016) (377 KB, pdf)
- Minutes of the Meeting with stakeholders to finalize the specifications of Solar Charkha and Solar Rickshaw under Solar Off-Grid Programme (Posted on 22.12.2016) (546 KB, pdf)
- Information of Beneficiaries required from SNAs (Posted on 19.01.2017) (582 KB, pdf)
- Notice – For MNRE empanelled Channel Partners. (Posted on 01.03.2017 (162 KB, pdf)
- Benchmark cost for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme” for the year 2017-18. (Posted on 20.03.2017)(757 KB, pdf)
- Benchmark cost for “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Plants Programme” for the year 2017-18. (Posted on 20.03.2017) (640 KB, pdf)
- Information to Channel partners (Off Grid Programme). (Posted on 24.04.2017) (81.5 KB, pdf)
- Regarding de-empanelment of Channel Partners / Channel Partner (New Entrepreneur) which were empanelled before 31st December 2015. (Posted on 31.05.2017) (6.10 MB, pdf)
- Firms blacklisted by State Nodal Agencies - For information by SPV Off-Grid Division. (Posted on 21.07.2017) (85.9 KB, pdf)
- OM- Minutes of the quarterly review meeting with Test Labs (Posted on 03.08.2017) (4.24 MB, pdf)
- Corrigendum – OM of Quarterly review meeting with test labs on 31.07.2017 (Posted on 08.08.2017) (383 KB, pdf)
- Notification/Publication of “Quality control order of Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Devices and Components Goods”. (Posted on 11.08.2017) (1.64 MB, pdf)
- OM – Guidelines for Solar DC Systems for Off-Grid and Grid Connected applications. (Posted on 22.08.2017) (700 KB, pdf)
- Suggestions to states for installation of solar street lighting systems (Posted on 31.08.2017) (429 KB, pdf)
- Clarification regarding Guidelines for Solar DC systems for off-grid and grid connected applications. (Posted on 15.09.2017) (1.51 MB, pdf)
- Amendments in norms for participation of MSME sector/Startups in tenders for Solar Water Pumps. (Posted on 01.03.2018) (60 KB, pdf)
Solar Thermal
- Format for: Submission of proposal for installation of solar thermal systems/ devices ( w.e.f. 01.04.2011) (542 KB, pdf)
- Change of Subsidy limit of Grading fee (Posted on 30.09.2011) (263 KB, pdf)
- Minimum Technical Requirements for Installation of Solar Water Heating Systems in field (Posted on 02.09.2011) (62.9 KB, pdf)
- Continuation of Incentive Scheme for Channel Partners to prepare DPRs for large size Solar Water Heating Systems till 30th June 2012 (115 KB, pdf)
- Amendment in the Bench mark cost of “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications Programme for posting on MNRE website (Posted on 29.05.2013) (278 KB, pdf)
- List of channel partners accredited by the Ministry for Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Applications under JNNSM - Solar Thermal (As on 19.09.2014) (579 KB, pdf)
- List of Channel partners accredited by the Ministry for off-grid and decentralize solar application under JNNSM for installation /distribution of CSTs based systems (As on 09.10.2014) (306 KB, pdf)
- List of Channel partners accredited by the Ministry for off-grid and decentralize solar application under JNNSM for installation /distribution of dish & box type solar cookers (As on 17.07.2014) (353 KB, pdf)
- Implementation of “Off-Grid & Decentralized Solar Applications” Scheme in the 2nd Phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) during 12th plan period including 2014-15: Guidelines for “Off-Grid & Decentralized Solar Thermal Application" (Posted on 05.06.2014) (4.56 MB, pdf)
- Programme on “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications” scheme in the 2nd phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) during 12th Plan Period including 2014-15, Policy Guidelines for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Cooker Programme”. (Posted on 27.06.2014) (2.65 MB, pdf)
- Minutes of third review meeting with manufactures / suppliers and Channel Partners of Box and Dish type Solar Cookers held on 12-09-2014 at MNRE, New Delhi (Posted on 10.10.2014) (960 KB, pdf)