Daily Archives: December 22, 2016

Solar nearly level with wind and out-competing fossil fuels in developing countries – BNEF

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Average capital expenditure (capex) for PV projects in developing countries during 2015 stood at US$2.15 million/MW, rapidly approaching average wind capex of US$2.02 million/MW. Credit: BNEF Driven by steep cost declines in PV equipment, solar is now on a par … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Imposes Electricity Duty on Consumption by parties other than DISCOMS in a Body Blow

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

INDUSTRIES, ENERGY AND LABOUR DEPARTMENT Madam Cama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 21st October 2016. MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY DUTY ACT, 2016. NOTIFICATION No. ELD. 2016/CR. 252/Energy-1.-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section … Continue reading →

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