Category Archives: Gujarat

Suzlon secures 193.2 MW wind order from The KP Group in Gujarat

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Supply 92 wind turbines of 2.1 MW nominal power each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 193.2 MW to be completed at Vagra and Vilayat in Bharuch district of Gujarat. This will be part of the Wind-Solar Hybrid … Continue reading →

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Gujarat promotes rooftops with additional subsidy for households

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Accordingly, State Government is pleased to announce a Scheme of Subsidy for promoting large-scale installation of grid connected Solar Roof top Systems by private residential consumers across the State, with following terms & conditions: A Subsidy of Rs 10,000 per … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Power Policy 2015

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click for the  Gujarat_Solar_Power_Policy_2015 Salient features Open Access allowed for all, each power sale type broken down by varied offtakers  

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects as on 31 Jan 2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Cumulative Commissioned as on 31-01-2016  Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects     Sr. No.     State/UT   Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW     RPO MW   REC Scheme MW   Pvt. Initiative … Continue reading →

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MNRE brings back 30% subsidy for Solar Rooftops but excludes Commercial and Industrial establishments

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

In a surprising move, MNRE has brought back the 30% subsidy on Solar Rooftops but has excluded Industrial and Commercial Establishments. CFA Notice Grid Connected Rooftop Notice 19/11/2015 Subject: Installation  of  Grid  Connected          Solar  Rooftop  Power  Plants  – Central Financial … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Policy 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat Government announced a new solar power policy which seeks to provide incentives to generating units and significantly scale up production from this renewable and clean source of energy. The Energy and Petrochemicals Department brought out the ‘Gujarat Solar Power … Continue reading →

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We are Investing in Solar rooftops at Rs. 6 and below per KWh on BOOT basis as well as MW Scale Power Plants

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

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Gujarat imposes ban on power sourcing from other states

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government has banned state-based companies from sourcing electricity from other states, a move that will compel them to buy costlier power from government-run utilities. The decision, ahead of the general elections beginning next month, will affect companies … Continue reading →

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GUVNL, Gujarat Discoms want to avail RECs For Solar Power Purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers…

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gujarat Discoms have filed an petition with CERC to grant Renewable Energy Certificates for the amount of solar power purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers in excess of the Renewable Purchase Obligations; however the CERC has … Continue reading →

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Gujarat solar developers under cloud of GUVNL appeal on tariff

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Aptel notice to Gujarat solar developers on GUVNL’s plea The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (Aptel) has issued notices to 80 Gujarat-based solar project developers in an appeal filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL), the state government run utility. GUVNL … Continue reading →

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Gujarat to appeal against solar-tariff cut rejection, citing excessive profits earned by plant owners

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd filed a petition in May seeking to lower the tariff by 28%, citing excessive profits earned by plant owners India’s biggest solar power-producing state, Gujarat, plans to file an appeal with regulators on their decision … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) revises power purchase rates for Biomass Power and Bagasse based co-generation projects

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

by Jai Rathod The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has recently revised the power purchase rates for Biomass based power projects and Bagasse based co-generation projects through its order dated the 8th of August, 2013. This comes as a huge … Continue reading →

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GERC rejects GUVNL’s petition seeking solar tariff cut – Brings respite to installed 670MW Solar Power Plant Developers

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Citing delay and non-jurisdiction, the state power regulator Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on Monday rejected state discom Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)’s petition seeking reduction in solar tariff. GUVNL had filed the petition with the state regulator last … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Gujarat re-negotiating fixed tariffs for already commissioned 670 MW Solar plants under its Solar Policy

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

In a not so surprising move, the Gujarat Government after paying out a huge amount in fixed tariff for its 670MW commissioned plants is looking to change tariffs to be in line with the existing norms. It has offered approx. … Continue reading →

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Gujarat to promote solar power under REC mechanism

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Apex state power utility Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) is going to ink power purchase agreements with solar project developers under renewable energy certificate mechanism soon. The process for the same will start from next month. The state nodal agency for … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd (GPCL) not providing details of the land deals for Charanka, alleges petitioner, Farsu Goklani, Congress leader from Radhanpur

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The state government-owned Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd (GPCL) is not providing details of the land deals for its ambitious Charanka solar power project in Patan district, alleged a petitioner, Farsu Goklani, Congress leader from Radhanpur. He sought details of various … Continue reading →

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Gujarat announces five more rooftop solar projects of 25MW

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Many believe that the future of solar industry in India is in rooftop projects. The owner of the roof either gets a fixed rent or gets a share of the profits the developer makes. Gujarat has announced five more rooftop … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) Compliance – Torrent Power & GUVNL

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Torrent Power Ltd. Total Consumption including T & D losses, 9565.81 Mus Source RPO % MUs Required to fulfill RPO MUs purchased % MUs purchased against required % RPO fulfilled   Wind 5 478.29 103.45 21.63 1.08   Solar 0.5 … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Park, Charanka – Costs

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Land : 2024 ha ( 1080 ha GoG, 944 ha Pvt ) Approx. Capacity: 500 MW Land Allotment:      Solar Thermal       :  3 ha / MW Fees / Charges : Processing Fee:  Rs. 25000 / MW Deposit           :     Rs. … Continue reading →

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The salient features of the solar tariff order No. 1 of 2012

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The control period for the proposed tariff is from 29th January, 2012 to 31st March, 2015. The separate tariff determined and proposed by the Commission for (i) Solar PV MW based power projects (ii) Solar PV KW based rooftop power … Continue reading →

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Gujarat planning world’s largest solar power plant with funding from IFC

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

With renewable energy the in thing nowadays, the state government is exploring the possibility of setting up a 1,000 MW solar power project. The government has initiated talks with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank arm, seeking its support … 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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