Monthly Archives: January 2012

Final Tariffs for Gujarat Solar Policy declared for plants commissioned post 28th Jan 2012 – Gujarat still a lucrative Solar Destination

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

While rejecting the request for extension of projects with deadlines of Dec 2012 due to inadequate reasoning, the Gujarat Solar policy enters a new tariff phase for the period 2012-2013 for PV  and 2012-2015 for Solar Thermal, interestingly rates for … Continue reading →

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Wind to loose tax accelerated depreciation break come April 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: Bloomberg India will discontinue a tax break for wind farms starting in April, the beginning of the financial year, potentially stalling growth in a $3 billion market dominated by turbine-supplier Suzlon Energy Ltd. “Accelerated depreciation will go away in … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Projects commissioned post Jan 28th 2012 may receive a tariff of Rs.7.49 per KWh – DJ Pandian

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: DNA Gujarat government has proposed maximum tariff of Rs7.49 per unit, half of the original tariff of Rs15 per unit, to solar power developers, who fail to start their unit by January 28, 2012. The state power utility Gujarat … Continue reading →

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Solar Developers in Gujarat Get Extension to Complete Projects by 28th January 2012 post which new tariffs will apply

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: Bloomberg Developers of projects under construction in India’s largest solar program have been given a month’s extension to complete their plants without losing their preferential payment rates. The deadline for all projects has been extended until Jan. 28, after which … Continue reading →

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India’s transmission and distribution utilities – It’s time to transform

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan welcomes in 2012 with a look at how India needs to invest in transforming its energy transmission and distribution systems if it is to successfully bring power to all and develop a sustainable economy. The need for power has seen tremendous … Continue reading →

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Technology that has the potential to mainline renewable energy power generation

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gemasolar plant in Spain is amongst the frontrunners for the type of renewable energy technology that is set to replace coal based power stations with clean alternatives, and being able to be installed in the arid region of nations … Continue reading →

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