Monthly Archives: July 2013

Gram Power: ‘smart microgrid’ produces, stores renewable energy on location

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Twenty-two-year-old Yashraj Khaitan finds it difficult to explain to his parents what exactly he is doing in a remote village in Rajasthan. One year ago, as a fresh graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, Khaitan turned down a job offer from Ericsson, … Continue reading →

Posted in Micro Grid, Renewables, Residential, Rural Lighting, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

India faces short-term setback in renewable energy investment: Report

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Investments in renewable energy sector will be sluggish in the short term globally, including in India, says a report. Leading consultancy firm Deloitte, in its report, today said that global investments in renewable energy sector is set to continue to decline in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gujarat government announces new Wind Energy Purchase Rate at Rs. 4.15 per KWhr

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat government on Last Thursday approved the Wind Energy Policy to expedite and encourage development of wind power generation activities in the state, said a top minister. The 25-year policy will exempt the power producers from electricity duty and allow captive use, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gujarat, Renewable Purchase Obligation, Renewables, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solar panel dispute: EU reaches deal with China

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The deal to resolve the biggest trade dispute between China and the European Union will avoid punitive tariffs from August on Chinese solar imports into Europe that were worth 21 billion euros ($27 billion) last year. BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Dumping Duty, Cells & Modules, PV, Renewables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

China imposes anti-dumping duties on US, South Korean polysilicon

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

U.S. and South Korean polysilicon manufacturers will face anti-dumping import tariffs in China of up to 57% beginning July 24. U.S. producers REC and Hemlock face the highest rates. China’s Ministry of Commerce is set to impose import duties of … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Dumping Duty, Anti-Dumping, Cells & Modules, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chinese module prices continue to rise

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Chinese panels are increasing in price due to the EU’s anti-dumping tariffs. As a result, high-quality modules from South Korean and Western suppliers are becoming more competitive, says IHS. The European Union’s anti-dumping tariffs are driving up prices for Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Dumping, Cells & Modules, PV, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

REC turns profitable as PV module plant at full capacity

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

REC reported second quarter 2013 revenue of NOK 1,544 million (US$ 257.3 million), a 21% increase over the prior quarter. The company posted a positive EBITDA of NOK 152 million (US$25.3 million) in the quarter, marking a return to an … Continue reading →

Posted in Cells & Modules, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

India May Expand Solar Dumping Probe to EU, Japan Cells – All parties must submit written statements by July 25, and defendants have until Aug. 2 to respond

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Indian clean-energy companies that claim manufacturers in the U.S. and China dumped solar cells below cost on the market are seeking to extend their case to include imports from Europe and Japan. Indosolar Ltd. (ISLR), Jupiter Solar Power Ltd. and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Dumping Duty, Cells & Modules, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The current state of Tamil Nadu with possible answers to the current power crisis – My presentation on Understanding the implications of the ‘Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy’ to devise cost-effective and profitable strategies

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

TN Current State and Devising strategies to comply with SPO My presentation in Coimbatore covered the following points below amongst others Understanding the implications of the ‘Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy’ to devise cost-effective and profitable strategies to comply with … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCOM, Grid Connected, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Privatise power distribution to tame losses: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Echoing the public sentiment as well as our continued focus on privatization of Discoms Pitching for privatisation in the power distribution sector, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today suggested it can help in reducing huge losses and half of this business should be … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCOM, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment