Category Archives: Punjab

Punjab govt wants to renegotiate solar power tariffs

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Now.Solar

The state cited fall in prices of solar panels as well as lower borrowing costs and corporate taxes behind the step. Punjab is the latest state to seek a revision of its solar power tariffs with chief minister Amarinder Singh’s government calling … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Punjab, Renewable Energy Certificates, Solar | Tagged Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Development, solar energy, solar government, Solar Panels, Solar Power, solar Punjab | 1 Comment

Draft Amendments to Tariff Policy as of 30th May 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Proposed_amendments_in_Tariff_Policy 1.0 INTRODUCTION Draft Amendments to Tariff Policy MINISTRY OF POWER RESOLUTION New Delhi, the 28thJanuary, 2016 TARIFF POLICY As on 30.05.2018 1.1. In compliance with section 3 of the Electricity Act 2003, the Central Government notified the Tariff Policy … Continue reading →

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Historic Solar Prices till May 2017, now at Rs. 2.44 per KWh

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Posted in Government, Grid Connected, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, India, JNNSM, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Phase I, Phase II, Punjab, Rajasthan, Renewables, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar PV, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh | Tagged Electricity generation, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic, Photovoltaic system, power plants, Renewable Energy, Renewables, Solar PV | 1 Comment

Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Commissioned in 2015-16 as on 31/01/2016 Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16 Sr. No. State/UT Total MNRE Projects MW State Policy MW RPO MW REC Scheme MW Pvt. … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Government, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Gujarat, Haryana, India, JNNSM, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ministry of Power, MNRE, New Delhi, Power Generation, Punjab, PV, Rajasthan, Renewables, Solar, Solar PV, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh | Tagged Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CPSUs MW, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, India, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Odisha, Others, Projects MW, Puducherry, Punjab, Pvt. Initiative (Roof top) MW, Rajasthan, REC Scheme MW, Renewable Energy Certificates, RPO MW, Solar Power, solar power projects, Solar PV, State Policy MW, State/UT, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Total commissioned capacity till 31-01-16 (MW), Total MNRE, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, west bengal | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Commercial, DISCOM, Grid Connected, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Gujarat, Haryana, India, Industrial, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, MNRE, Net Metering, New Delhi, Power Generation, Punjab, Rajasthan, Renewables, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Policy, Subsidy, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Telangana, Transmission and Distribution, Uttar Pradesh | Tagged 2014), 500 kWp, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Central Financial Assistance, CFA, Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme' (vide no. 30/11/2012-13/NSM dated 25th June, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Lakshadweep, kilowatt hour, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Certificates, Sikkim, Solar Power, solar power plants, solar power projects, Solar PV, Uttarakhand | Leave a comment

UDAY is a revival plan for discoms rather than a bailout package

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Power sector distribution companies are being bailed out by the government for the third time in 13 years. The earlier two bailouts have failed miserably with losses of various distribution companies (discoms) amounting to Rs 3.8 lakh crore and the … Continue reading →

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PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (PSERC) Determination of generic levellised generation tariff for Renewable Energy Power Projects for FY 2015-16

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Levellised Fixed Cost (₹/kWh) Variable Cost (FY 2015-16) (₹/kWh) Applicable Tariff Rate (₹/kWh) Benefit of Accelerated Depreciation, if availed (₹/kWh) Net Applicable Tariff Rate upon adjusting for Accelerated Depreciation benefit (3-4) (₹/kWh) 1 2 3 4 5 Biomass Power Projects(other … Continue reading →

Posted in Biofuels, Biomass, Commercial, CSP, DISCOM, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Hydro, India, Industrial, Punjab, PV, Renewables, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar Policy, Wind | Tagged Accelerated Depreciation, Accelerated Depreciation benefit, Applicable Tariff, ₹/kWh, Biogas based Power Projects, Biomass Gasifier Power Projects, Biomass Power Projects, Biomass Power Projects(other than rice straw) with water cooled condenser, Levellised Fixed Cost, Net Applicable Tariff Rate, Non-Fossil Fuel based Co-Generation Projects, Photovoltaic, power plants, Power Projects, PSERC, Punjab RE Tariff 2015-16, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Small Hydro Power Projects, Solar, solar blog india, solar energy, solar power projects, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Tariff Rate, Variable Cost, Wind, Wind Energy Power Projects, Wind Power | Leave a comment

Price bid opening of 24 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV Projects

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Energy Corporation of India New Delhi-17 10-07-2015 Subject: Price bid opening of 24 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV Projects (Phase-IV-Part-2) In reference to RFS No: SECI/Cont./SRT-IV-P1/74/2014 dated 27.02.2015 ,this is to kindly inform that bidders are qualified … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, India, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, MNRE, New Delhi, Power Generation, Punjab, PV, Rajasthan, Renewables, Rooftop, Solar, Subsidy, Telangana, VGF | Tagged Aditya Green Energy Pvt Ltd, Bluearth energy Pvt Ltd, Chemtrols Solar Pvt Ltd, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd, Fourth Partner Energy Pvt Ltd, Godrej & Boyce, Gurgaon, Hero Solar Energy PVt. Ltd, Hyderabad, Indore, Jakson Engineers Ltd, KEC International limited, Kirloskar Integrated Tech, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Modern Solar Pvt Ltd, Mohan Energy Corporation Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Mytrah Energy India Ltd, new Delhi, Nimoto Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd, Noida, Photon Energy System Ltd, Photovoltaic, power plants, Pune, Relyon Solar Pvt Ltd, Sharika Enterprises, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, Solar India, Solar PV, SR Corporate Consultant Pvt Ltd, Sree Nandhees Technologies Pvt Ltd, Swelect Energy Systems Ltd, Tata power Solar system Ltd, Ujaas Energy Ltd, Uneecops Technologies Ltd | Leave a comment

Punjab Follows in Karnataka’s Footsteps by issuing 1MW upto 2.5 MW at a fixed tariff – DRAFT SCHEME FOR ALLOCATION OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS TO LAND OWNING FARMERS

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

As provided in the NRSE Policy-2012 and subsequent amendment, this scheme is introduced for allocation of Solar Power Projects to the land owning farmers effective from 1.4.2015. The Government of Punjab endeavors to promote solar energy projects by land owning … Continue reading →