Monthly Archives: May 2014

Renewable Energy Vs Conventional Power – The Debate Resolved by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

This decade has re-defined the energy paradigm with renewables surging to all time high installations. Globally renewables contribute a significant amount to the energy mix in developed countries. Continents like the America’s, Europe and Asia have installed more renewables in … Continue reading →

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Government of Karnataka revises the existing Solar policy and publishes the Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government of Karnataka in its endeavor to achieve minimum of 3% solar energy out of total projected consumption, proposes to install 2000 MW solar power by 2021 as below: Year 2014-15 2015  -16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020  -21 … Continue reading →

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CERC May 15th 2014 order issued revising Biomass tariff upwards as well as changing Solar PV, Thermal, Hydro and other tariff substantially by revising capital values for the Financial Year 2014 – 15

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Determination of generic levellised generation tariff for the FY 2014-15 under Regulation 8 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012. ORDER 1. The Commission has notified the Central Electricity … Continue reading →

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Anti-Dumping applied for Solar Products imported into India from Malaysia, China PR, Chinese Taipei and USA.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Solar Cells whether or not assembled partially or fully in Modules or Panels or on glass or some other suitable substrates, originating in or exported from Malaysia, China PR, Chinese Taipei and USA. 14/5/2012-DGAD:- Having … Continue reading →

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The Volkswagen XL1 Is The Most Efficient Car Ever Driven more than 500 miles on two gallons of fuel – That’s around 100 kmpl

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Volkswagen XL1 Courtesy Volkswagen For years, automakers have worked to push fuel economy beyond 100 miles per gallon. Reaching that mark typically meant three things: cutting weight, maximizing aerodynamics, and improving powertrain efficiency. In 1999, Volkswagen engineers got close with … Continue reading →

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Ramesh Agrawal wins 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize for his crusade against coal

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

With a small internet café as his headquarters, Ramesh Agrawal organized villagers to demand their right to information about industrial development projects and succeeded in shutting down one of the largest proposed coal mines in Chhattisgarh. With a rapidly growing … Continue reading →

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Global Temperatures In April Tied For The Hottest On Record

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

A woman walks to get water near Gauhati, Assam, India in April. Rising temperatures coupled with scanty rainfall are badly affecting farmers in many parts of this north-eastern state. CREDIT: AP PHOTO/ANUPAM NATH April may have brought mild temperatures to … Continue reading →

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Middle East & Africa Solar PV Market To Surge By 50% In 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is set to see massive growth in solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in the coming years, according to recent findings in the latest NPD Solarbuzz Emerging PV Markets Report: Middle East and Africa. Year-on-year … Continue reading →

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In Latest Step In Its ‘War On Smog’ Effort, China Says It Will Triple Solar Capacity to 70 GW By 2017

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

As part of its notorious “war on smog” and effort to cut its reliance on coal, the Chinese government on Friday announced that it would speed up solar power development in the country by tripling installed capacity to 70 gigawatts … Continue reading →

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This Is What a Significant Moment for Global Warming Looks Like According to two new studies, the collapse of much of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may now be irreversible. That could ultimately mean 10 feet of sea level rise.

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

This Antarctic glacier may be history, says new research. It contains almost two feet of sea level rise, and that’s just the beginning. NASA. If you truly understand global warming, then you know it’s all about the ice. That’s what matters. … Continue reading →

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Germany Sets New Record, Generating 74 Percent Of Energy Needs From Renewable Energy

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

On Sunday, Germany’s impressive streak of renewable energy milestones continued, with renewable energy generation surging to a record portion — nearly 75 percent — of the country’s overall energy demand by midday. With wind and solar in particular filling such … Continue reading →

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Carbon Dioxide Beat Historic Level Every Day Of April 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere averaged more than 400 parts per million throughout April, the first time the planet’s monthly average has surpassed that threshold. The data from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of … Continue reading →

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APTEL judgement on Indian Wind Energy Association Vs. 1. Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission 2. Gujarat Energy Development Agency 3. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited 4. Madhya Gujarat Vij. Co. Ltd. 5. Dakshin Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. 6. Uttar Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. 7. Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. 8. Torrent Power Limited, Ahmedabad 9. Torrent Power Limited, Surat 10. Kandla Port Trust 11. MPSEZ Utilities Pvt. Ltd. 12. M/s. Jubilant Infrastructure Pvt. Limited 13. M/s. Synefra Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. 14. M/s. Torrent Energy Limited – 25-Apr-2014

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Summary of APTEL findings on Appeal no. 24 of 2013 & IA no. 39 of 2013: i) Appeal filed by the association of wind energy project developers against the impugned order of the State Commission allowing relaxation in Renewable Purchase obligation … Continue reading →

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Details of Projects with Central Financial Assistance sanctioned under Off Grid Solar applications of JNNSM during 2013-14 (As on 31.03.2014)

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the full document S.NO . STATE Implementing Agency Sanctioned Systems Location Date of sanction/ Date of Completion Sanctioned MNRE CFA (Rs. In Crore) Released CFA (Rs. In lakhs) Capacity (kWp) Status 1 Andhra Pradesh NREDCAP Power packs … Continue reading →

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Nearly half of capacities recently bid under JNNSM to face the heat

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Following delays in signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) under various state solar policies, developers have shifted focus to solar projects initiated under the Central Government’s National Solar Mission which received bids nearly three times the capacity on offer. However, Crisil … Continue reading →

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Indian solar manufacturers want India to take US to WTO – Order expected May 22

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Say US Exim Bank’s concessional 3.8% financing to American firms knocks Indian players out of competition Beaten by cheap Chinese imports, 25 domestic solar manufacturers are eagerly waiting for an anti-dumping order from the Indian government. The order is expected on May … Continue reading →

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THE TOXIC ISSUE OF SOLAR PANELS

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Last year Robert Lundahl and Roy co-wrote an article about a California PV solar factory that is not disposing of their solar panels once their lifespan expires. We could not name the company, as our source still works there, but they use … Continue reading →

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Fossil fuel subsidies costing global economy $2 trillion: IMF

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Science informs us about the environmental cost of our global fossil fuel habit – the IPCC recently reported that CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes contributed around 78 per cent of the total increase in greenhouse gas … Continue reading →

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