Monthly Archives: July 2012

Captive biomass plantations: A sustainable, carbon-neutral energy solution

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

by Jai Rathod Jai Rathod, follows up on his May article on India’s biomass sector. In this piece, Jai turns his attention to the role of captive biomass plantations. In my previous article we saw the current state of the biomass power sector … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Government has agreed to permit state-owned power utility Generation Corporation of Andhra Pradesh to set up 100 MW solar power plants

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Andhra Pradesh Government has agreed to permit state-owned power utility Generation Corporation of Andhra Pradesh to set up 100 MW solar power plants close to the existing thermal and hydel power plants. This move is part of the State … Continue reading →

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Punjab government has installed India’s largest solar thermal system in the premises of Kangaro Industries Ltd at village Kanech, near Sahnewal

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

With a capacity for evaporation and condensation of one lakh litres of waste water per day, India’s largest industrial solar plant became operational in Punjab’s Ludhiana district Sunday, a minister said. State Non-conventional Energy Minister Bikram Singh Majithia said that … Continue reading →

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Wind power players to meet Minister on Aug 1 as industry in dire straits

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

According to a recent estimate, wind power capacity addition is expected to be half what it was last year. Against the backdrop, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah, is scheduled to meet representatives of the wind … Continue reading →

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‘Water becoming a serious constraint for power generation’ GE Energy India CEO

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

It’s time to levy a certain price for water usage: GE Energy India CEO US multinational GE Energy feels India’s economy is headed in the right direction, but a lot more can be done by bringing in legislation to rein … Continue reading →

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Solar PV installations cross 1 GW / 1000 MW Mark

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar photovoltaic installations in India have crossed the 1,000 MW or 1 gigawatt (GW) mark, data made available by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, show. As at the end of June, India had grid interactive solar PV installed … Continue reading →

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Pilot solar power project for Cochin airport

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Cochin International Airport Limited is planning to install a solar photovoltaic power system at the terminal building this year. An agency experienced in designing and commissioning of solar PV system will be entrusted with the task of setting up … Continue reading →

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REC entering dangerous territory with demand half that of availability

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The REC availability is now almost twice the monthly demand which could result in a cashflow issue for generators Month, Year Opening Balance REC Issued REC Redeemed Closing Balance Aug, 2011 36480 31813 25096 43197 Sep, 2011 43197 74612 46362 … Continue reading →

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MNRE plans to set up company for generating power using biomass

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

In a bid to encourage renewable energy sources of power generation in India, the union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is looking at setting up a company for biomass-based power generation and promotion on the lines of Solar … Continue reading →

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Surat confident of zero waste by 2015

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Is it possible for a city to keep all its waste out of the landfill? The diamond city thinks it is. And, the urban planners in the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) say it will only take three years for them … Continue reading →

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Solar adoption need of the hour in all cities

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The ministry of new and renewable energy MNRE has initiated the development of solar cities. The programme has been designed to encourage urban local bodies to prepare a road map to guide their cities in becoming ‘renewable energy cities’ or … Continue reading →

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Waaree Bags a 5.75 MW Thin Film Solar PV Plant, EPC Order from Shree Saibaba Sugar Factory – Latur, Maharashtra, India

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd, operating in the field of Manufacturing Solar PV Modules, Design Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation & Maintenance of Solar PV Power Plants, has bagged a Turnkey project order of 5.75 MW Thin film Solar PV Power Plant … Continue reading →

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U.S. Navy’s Great Green Fleet proves abilities of advanced biofuels of running air and sea platforms with zero modifications

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The U.S. Navy has made it official: advanced biofuels used to fuel air or sea applications require zero modification to existing infrastructure. During a two-day demonstration of the Navy’s Great Green Fleet, a maritime project aimed at running all possible … Continue reading →

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Ontario continues coal phase-out with biomass

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Breaking with tradition, we post this update which shows that its possible if there is enough political backing – Natgrp  Post-conversion, the Atikokan Generating Station will produce about 200 MW from wood pellets. The Ontario government announced it is moving … Continue reading →

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Garbage Energy Solutions for cities, Bangalore on path to be more environment friendly

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

BANGALORE: On an average, the city generates nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of waste every day. How do you segregate waste and recycle it? The Times of India talks to experts who offer solutions to the BBMP. Innovative Initiatives * In the quiet … Continue reading →

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BREDA gives in principle agreement to set up 198MW of Solar Power Plants

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has agreed in principle to set up solar power plants in the state. These plants would be set up under the power purchase agreement with Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB). In total 10 shortlisted … Continue reading →

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MP govt approves new solar energy policy, four solar energy parks each generating 200 MW of power will be set up in the state under public-private partnership

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Madhya Pradesh Government today approved its new solar energy policy, under which, four solar energy parks each generating 200 MW of power will be set up in the state under public-private partnership. The Solar Energy Policy-2012 was approved by … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu Solar Land Rush begins

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Investors are recreating the oil rush of a century ago, only this time they are descending with fistfulls of cash on dustbowls and barren tracts in Tamil Nadu’s districts like Cuddalore, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, hoping to make big bucks from … Continue reading →

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Solar Panel Manufacturer Waaree now offering finance option

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Waaree Energies Pvt. Ltd, an end-to-end solution provider in solar energy based in Mumbai, India, has launched easy finance scheme as bridge finance as well as long term finance for solar PV projects. Waaree will now be offering finance to companies who have … Continue reading →

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Conventional power unable to match demand for power in Delhi. Seems like a good time for solar kit vendors to start intensive marketing.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

New Delhi simmered with a high of 41 degrees today. The demand for power set a record: 5642 MW, according to BSES, the power distribution company owned by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infra. Last August, the peak demand had touched 5028 … Continue reading →

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