Monthly Archives: January 2014

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited suggestions and feedback from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce net metering for rooftop solar power generation

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited suggestions and feedback from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce net metering for rooftop solar power generation as per guidelines laid down by the ministry of new and renewable energy. The commission claims that, … Continue reading →

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Ineligible items to be excluded from the Total Bill of Material to be submitted to MNRE by Solar Power Developers for issue of Excise Duty Exemption Certificate and Concessional Custom Duty Certificate.

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

 No. 22/09/2009-10/St./NSM Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy *** 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 dated 08-1-Jan. 2014 Office Memorandum Subject:-         Ineligible items to be excluded from the Total Bill of Material to be submitted to … Continue reading →

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Solar is the future for India

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

My article on Business Insider http://www.businessinsider.in/Solar-Is-The-Future-Of-Renewable-Energy-In-India/articleshow/29543253.cms

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Snapshot of Bid opening of 750 MW SOLAR PV Projects under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

  Solar Energy Corporation of India New Delhi Ref: SECI/JNNSM PHASE-II B-I/RfS                                                                     21.01.2014 Snapshot of  Bid opening of 750 MW SOLAR PV Projects under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I Subsequent to issue of RfS (Request for selection) document by Solar energy Corporation … Continue reading →

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MIT device uses heat store to crank up solar panel output

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

US researchers have found a way to use heat to improve the efficiency of solar panels. Photovoltaic (PV) cells typically produce less electricity the hotter they get, but the engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a solar-powered … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra distributor’s ‘subsidized’ power tariff already on par with BEST’s

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Power consumers in the island city-from Colaba / Cuffe Parade to Mahim / Sion-already receive electricity at a 20% lower price than the rest of Maharashtra. In fact, after the state government announcement on power subsidy for MSEDCL consumers on … Continue reading →

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APTEL drops Tamil Nadu’s solar rider

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: Another large nail in the coffin for Solar in India. Business interests taking pre-eminence over actual solutions. Wind power is no guarantee of power and TN will continue to suffer power cuts those months of the year that wind … Continue reading →

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JNNSM: Record bidding for Phase II solar projects

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The state run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) received bids worth 2,170 MW for solar power projects to be developed under Phase II, Batch I of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The capacity of received bids is almost … Continue reading →

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India’s solar growing pains – Solar Industry WishList for 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Significant action is needed to ensure 2014 does not herald another disappointing year for India’s solar sector. Read my complete article at http://www.pv-tech.org/guest_blog/indias_solar_growing_pains1

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Reliance Power, Lanco and others, are seeking higher CSP tariffs saying that the data on solar radiation DNI provided by the government was faulty

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar power plants of Reliance Power, Lanco and others, are seeking higher tariffs saying that the data on solar radiation provided by the government was faulty which has led to lower generation. Several companies have filed petitions before the central … Continue reading →

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Top 10 PV module suppliers of 2013

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Based on existing company guidance and downstream channel checks – and supplemented by various estimates by company through to the end of 2013 – NPD Solarbuzz can now reveal the Top 10 PV module suppliers for 2013. Rankings are done … Continue reading →

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China cuts the cord on struggling solar manufacturers

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Manufacturers that can’t get on to the list could be left in the wilderness. The Chinese government has excluded almost 80% of operating manufacturers, including Shunfeng and LDK Solar, from benefitting from domestic support measures as it looks to curb … Continue reading →

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Empaneled list of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA ·New Delhi -110 017  No. SECI/Cont./lnd./49/SMG/2013                                                            Date: 27.12.2013 Sub:      Request for Empanelment (RFE) of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification in India – Notification for Empanelment. I. ·Request  … Continue reading →

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Second set of clarifications on NSM Phase II Batch I

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Second Set of Clarifications to JNNSM Phase-II Batch-I(1) Sl. No. Queries SECI’s Replies VGF Related Queries 1. Ranking of SECI’s Charge SECI will have  second charge along with first charge of lending institutions. VGF Securitization Agreement shall be suitably amended. … Continue reading →

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Ford will debut a solar-powered electric car at the Consumer Electronics Show next week

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The solar cells in the new Ford C-Max Solar Energi, to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show. The car, a concept vehicle not ready for dealer showrooms, is a version of the C-Max Energi plug-in car already sold by … Continue reading →

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Study shows onshore wind turbines may have shorter life than expected

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

A recent report based on wind farm performance data in the United Kingdom and Denmark stated that the economic life of onshore wind turbines could be much shorter than the industry has predicted. The Courier reported the study, commissioned by the Renewable Energy … Continue reading →

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