Category Archives: Cogeneration

Renewable Energy Toolkit

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD After the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement, we have observed great global political will and momentum in dealing with challenges of climate change. India is taking global leadership by working to reduce the risk and impact of climate … Continue reading →

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India diverts Rs 56,700 crore from the fight against climate change to Goods and Service Tax regime

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s biggest domestic source of public funds to push renewable energy and protect the environment has become a victim of the Goods and Services Tax. In April, the government included the tax collected on production and import of coal to … Continue reading →

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GST (Goods and Service Tax) rates from July 1

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Description of goods Rate 1 Bullions. 1% 2 Gold and silver ornaments. 1% 3 Precious stones. 1% 4 Canteen Sales Department (CSD) 1% SCHEDULE – IV [See section 12(4)(c)] Goods Taxable at 4 per centum Description of goods Rate 1 … Continue reading →

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How will GST impact Solar Projects in India

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Implications-of-GST-on-delivered-cost-of-Renewable-Energy Executive summary Multiple Indirect taxes are currently levied on transactions in India. Some of the taxes are levied and collected by the Central Government, while other taxes are collected by the State Governments. Accordingly, the current Indirect tax regime … Continue reading →

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Agenda Note for National Review Meeting of State Principal Secretaries and State Nodal Agencies of Renewable Energy on 23rd and 24th January 2017-New Delhi

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

background-note-meet 23 24 jan 2017 Comprehensive data on the current situation to date in Renewable Energy, a must read

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI Dated: 28th March, 2016 NOTIFICATION No. L-1/12/2010-CERC: In exercise of powers conferred under Section 178 of the Electricity … Continue reading →

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Determination of levellised generic tariff for FY 2016-17 under Regulation 8 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Determination of levellised generic tariff for FY 2016-17 under Regulation 8 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012. The Commission has notified the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Government has finalized its final Renewable Energy Policy. The policy will be known as Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015. Regional committee will be established to monitor the overall progress of the policy and will be headed by the principal … Continue reading →

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Draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has prepared draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015. The proposed Regulations would supersede the earlier Regulations of 2010. The draft Regulations have been placed on the Commission’s websites … Continue reading →

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Programme/ Scheme wise Physical Progress of Renewable Energy in 2014-15 (During the month of December)

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Physical Progress (Achievements) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Programme/ Scheme wise Physical Progress in 2014-15 (During the month of December) Sector FY- 2014-15 Cumulative Achievements Target Achievement (as on 31.12.2014) I. GRID-INTERACTIVE POWER (CAPACITIES IN MW) Wind Power 2000.00 … Continue reading →