Category Archives: PV

NTPC UP 100 MW Solar Bidders

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

1 PRAYATNA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED 4.78 2 AZURE POWER INDIA PVT LTD 4.78   3   ACME SOLAR HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED   4.79   4   OPG POWER GENERATION PRIVATE LIMITED   4.81   5   Orange Renewable Power Private … Continue reading →

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Tender Results of NTPC 420 MW Rajasthan Solar Park Bid

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Tender Results : NTPC 420 MW Rajasthan Solar Park Bid Results Sr. No. Bidder’s Name Quoted Value Loaded Value Allotted Capacity (MW) 1 Fortum Finnsurya Energy Pvt Ltd 4.34 4.34 70 2 Rising Sun Energy Pvt Ltd 4.35 4.35 140 3 … Continue reading →

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Summary of Maharashtra Net Metering for Roof-top Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) Regulations, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

By Sagar Durgavale Summary of Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PhotoVoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2015 Particulars Remarks Eligible Consumer Consumer of electricity in the area of supply of the Distribution Licensee having a capacity < 1 MW Net Metering arrangement _Permitted first … Continue reading →

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MSEDCL Net Metering Procedure and Guidelines

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

General Guidelines for the consumers desiring connectivity of Roof-top Solar PV System with MSEDCL’s Network under MERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015 NEW ANNEXURE-1 Procedure for Net Metering NEW ANNEXURE-2 Application Form NEW ANNEXURE-3 Net Metering Connection Agreement NEW ANNEXURE-3 Procedure … Continue reading →

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Simplification of the procedure for online submission of Total Bill of Material (BoM) and application for issue of Concessional Customs Duty Certificates (CCDC) and Excise Duty Exemption Certificate (EDEC) for availing duty benefits by the Solar Power Project Developers (SPDs) for initial setting up of their solar power plants in India

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Simplification of the procedure for online submission of Total Bill of Material (BoM) and application for issue of Concessional Customs Duty Certificates (CCDC) and Excise Duty Exemption Certificate (EDEC) for availing duty benefits by the Solar Power Project Developers (SPDs) … Continue reading →

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UP Net Metering Policy 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Uttar Pradesh  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission Notification  No.:  UPERC/Secretary/RSPVRegulations/2015/2150 The connectivity levels at which the rooftop solar PV system shall be connected with the distribution system are as specified below: The eligible consumer shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and … Continue reading →

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SunEdison To Supply Cheapest Solar Power In India

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

U.S.-based SunEdison has won a bid to sell solar power in India at a record low tariff, which could boost the appeal of the renewable source at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for clean energy to … Continue reading →

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Power Rates for Uttarakhand 170 MW Grid Connected SPV Power Plant

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process Under Type 1 of Uttarakhand Solar Energy Policy-2013 (RfP No.: 02/UREDA/Grid connect/RfP/2015-16 dated: 03/10/2015)   S. No. Name of the Bidder Proposed Capacity in MW Cumulative Capacity in MW Levellised Tariff Offered per KWh (Unit) of Electrical Power for 25 Years in Indian Rupees In Figure 1 M/s. Rays Power Infra … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra finally has a net metering policy

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra’s long awaited net metering policy intended to boost energy independence for consumers is now here. Click below for the full document MERC (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2015   These norms shall apply only to Roof-top Solar … Continue reading →

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RERC orders reducing transmission charges for solar projects

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued an order for reducing transmission charges for inter-state open access solar projects in the state by 50 per cent, Rajasthan Solar Association said today. “This by-far is one of the key enablers implemented … Continue reading →

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Determination of tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants – KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

On the basis of the approved parameters, the Commission hereby approves the following tariff: Type of Solar Plant Approved Tariff in Rs/Unit Solar PV Power Plants 6.51 Solar Thermal Power Plants 10.85 This Order is signed and issued by Karnataka … 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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Telangana solar power: SkyPower offers lowest bid; ACME Group bags 446 MW

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

SkyPower South East Asia has come up with the lowest bid for supplying solar power to Telangana, with an offer of ₹5.17 per unit for one project of 50 MW and ₹5.26 for three projects of 50 MW each.The ACME … 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 →

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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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Draft of Indian Renewable Energy Act 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for comments/observations/feed-back on the Draft Renewable Energy Act 2015 In October 2014, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had constituted an Expert Committee to provide a draft Renewable Energy Act. The Committee met on 7 November 2014, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Govt sets an ambitious target of 40GW by 2022 for Solar Rooftops and allocates 750 MWp rooftop subsidy to SECI

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Allocation  of target  for 750 MWp grid connected solar rooftop projects with subsidy and 500 MWp without subsidy to Solar Energy Corporation of India Government  of India has set a target of installing  40 GW grid connected  solar rooftop systems in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Determination of generic levellised tariffs for Solar PV Projects (Draft) under Regulation 17 of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The tariff so determined in respect the current financial year shall apply for the FY 2016-17 also in cases where PPA is signed by 31.03.2016 and the entire capacity covered by the PPA is commissioned on or before 31.03.2017. The Commission however observes that … Continue reading →

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Joint Regulatory Commission for Goa and Union territories (JERC) has determined the solar tariff for ground-mounted and rooftop solar projects

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Tariff is applicable for projects in the State of Goa and the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. Click Here for the Full document

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Clarification on standard format of Power Purchase Agreements in respect of Solar Power Plants of 1-3 MW projects of land owners and Institutions – Karnataka 

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

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Implementation of scheme for setting up over 2,000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under Batch-III of Phase II of the JNNSM. 

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for setting up of over 2,000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects on Build, Own and Operate basis by Solar Power … Continue reading →

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Sunrise sector steers ahead

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

It is the country’s biggest initiative to make the most of sunny days. Initiated as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, the Solar Mission has propelled the country to new heights as far as clean energy is … Continue reading →

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Barriers to Solar Financing in India

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

By Vedant Rathi The Indian solar industry has grown about a hundredfold in the past four years, from 36 MW in March, 2010 to 2,600 MW in March, 2014. The Modi government has set an ambitious target of reaching a … Continue reading →

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Delhi discoms draw elaborate plans to promote solar power

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

NEW DELHI: Realising the potential of solar energy, the three private power distribution companies in the city have drawn up elaborate plans to encourage domestic consumers to set up rooftop solar panels and earn money by selling the electricity to … Continue reading →

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Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2015 – Solar Levelised Tariff Set at 6.86

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation of the obligated entity.- (1) Every obligated entity shall purchase from the renewable energy generating units, not less than 4.5 percentage of the total consumption of energy within its area of licence, during the financial years … Continue reading →

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AP boosts Solar Power by applying Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) on all other sources including Renewables

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

AP has made Solar Power the preferred Open Access medium of choice by applying huge CSS on all other types of generation including wind, this is a validation of the need for Solar Power. Cross Subsidy Surcharge for FY2015-16*   … Continue reading →

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Implementation of Project for setting up of 15,000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power plants through NTPC Ltd. / NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) under National Solar Mission

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The scheme will be implemented through the NTPC / NVVN (the power trading arm of NTPC Limited) under Ministry of Power. The scheme envisages setting up of Grid-connected solar PV power plants of 15,000 MW aggregate capacity in three tranches: … Continue reading →

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Revised Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Scheme for setting up of 2000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under JNNSM, Batch-III “State Specific VGF Scheme”

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Revised Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Scheme for setting up of 2000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under JNNSM, Batch-III “State Specific VGF Scheme” Phase-II, Batch-III: State Specific VGF Scheme The Solar Projects of 2000 MW Capacity under the … Continue reading →

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Uttar Pradesh – Request for Proposal (RfP) For Procurement of 215 MW Power From Grid Connect Solar PV Power Projects Through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for Proposal (RfP) For Procurement of 215 MW Power From Grid Connect Solar PV Power Projects Through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process RfPNo: 01/UPNEDS/GRID Connect/RfP/2015 Dated:31.01.2015 Issued By: Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, (UPNEDA) UPNEDA will … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Empanelment of Channel Partners / Agencies and Entrepreneur under ‘Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme’

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Guidelines for Empanelment of Channel Partners/Agencies and New Entrepreneur under ‘Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme’ The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a ‘Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme’ in … Continue reading →

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Seven Reasons Cheap Oil Can’t Stop Renewables Now

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

  Oil prices have fallen by more than half since July. Just five years ago, such a plunge in fossil fuels would have put the renewable-energy industry on bankruptcy watch. Today: Meh. Here are seven reasons why humanity’s transition to … Continue reading →

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Implementation of Scheme for setting up of 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects by Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and Government of India Organizations under various Central / State Schemes / self-use / 3rd party sale / merchant sale with Viability Gap Funding under Batch-V of Phase-II of JNNSM

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Implementation of the Scheme 2.1     Applicability: The CPSUs  and Government of India organi zations  would  set-up Grid­ connected solar  PV po wer projects  under  various  Central/  State  Schemes/ self-use/ 3rd  party sale/  merchant  sale with Viability  Gap Funding  under … Continue reading →

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India’s solar dream fuelled by global trends

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The country plans to install 100 GW capacity of solar-generated electricity by 2022, a five-time increase from a previous target. India’s plan to install 100 GW capacity of solar-generated electricity by 2022, a five-time increase from a previous target, only … 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 →

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Implementation of Scheme for setting up over 300 MW of Grid-Connected & Off-grid Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments under Ministry of Defence and Para Military Forces (under MHA) with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under Phase-II/III of JNNSM during 2014-15 and onwards

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Applicability: The capacity  of 300 MW of Grid-Connected  and off-Grid  Solar PV power projects,   will  be  set  up  in  various  Establishments  of  Ministry  of  Defence  i.e Establishments of Army,  Navy, Air Force, Ordnance Factory  Board,  Defence Laboratories and Defence PSUs … Continue reading →

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MNRE reduces Solar Rooftop Subsidy from 30% to 15% and discourages Industrial and Commercial Customers who are currently at parity with grid

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

No. 5/34/2013-14/RT Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Grid Connected SPV Rooftop, Solar Cities & Green Buildings Division) INFORMATION NOTICE Installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Projects- Limitations for Subsidy of MNRE. The Ministry is implementing a ‘Grid Connected … Continue reading →

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Punjab calls for Solar Projects of 250 MW Capacity in three categories i.e. 1 to 4 MW (50MW), 5 to 24 MW (100MW) and 25 to 50 MW (100MW).

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Date of Sale of e-Bid Document Date of Pre-bid meeting Last date and time for submission of e-bid Date and time of opening of Technical e-bids 24th December’2014 10:00AM 9th January’2015 at 12.00 noon 28th January’2015 by 12.00 noon 30th January’2015 at 12.30PM Cost of RFP document Non-refundable … Continue reading →

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In a good start for 2015, CERC sets the Solar REC floor price post Jan 1 2014, to a more acceptable Rs. 3500 / Certificate for sale to Discoms but doesn’t address the faulty trading mechanism

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Various stakeholders had raised concern about the bankability of renewable energy project under REC mechanism because of high risk perceived by the bankers/ financial institutions. The key constraint identified by them was the lack of visibility of revenue under the … Continue reading →

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Haryana makes solar power must for all buildings

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Haryana government has decided to usher in the New Year with one of the biggest pushes for solar power in the country. The state has made it mandatory for all buildings on plot size of 500 square yards or … Continue reading →

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MNRE abolish’s affidavits and promotes self-certification with immediate effect for Solar Power Developers

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

In a bid to reduce onerous paperwork requirements, MNRE has  immediately abolished the need for Ministry’s OM  No.24/0 1/20 13-14/NSM dated  29.04.2013 regarding submission of an affidavit by the SPD on a hundred  rupees stamp paper. Click here for the entire … Continue reading →

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Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications Programme” for the year 2014-15

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE in a positive mood has released the CFA guideline nos for the following 1. Solar Pumps 2. Solar Street lighting 3. Solar Rooftop Power 4. Solar Micro and Mini Grids These Rs. Per watt Guidelines are on the revised … Continue reading →

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Karnataka list of bidders with prices for 500MW of Solar Power Plants, lowest successful bid starts from Rs. 6.71 per KWh and highest at Rs. 7.12 / KWp

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

In another validation that Solar prices are now firmly at around Rs. 7 and below, just 8 Karnataka bidders below Rs. 7.12 have succeeded in picking up 500MW of Solar Projects. Click here for the PDF file Karnataka Financial Bid … Continue reading →

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AP announces bidders of 1291MW vs 500MW of allocation for Solar Power Projects

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The lowest tariff quoted was by First Solar Power India Pvt Ltd at just Rs. 5.250 per KWh and the top 14 bidders out of 63 have walked away with 495MW of projects. The reason for the low quotes is the … Continue reading →

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Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme Government of India  Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – October 2014 The 1000 MW Bundling Scheme introduced under NSM Phase-I has been … 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

E-mail us at info(@)natgrp.net with your project executive summary and all possible details for a Zero investment proposal.

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Rajasthan Solar Policy 2014 looking for 25 GWp Solar Capacity

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government of Rajasthan launched a new ” Solar Energy Policy-2014″ to pave the way for establishment of 25000 MW solar capacity in the state. The main objectives of the policy are creation of conducive environment for the investors in … Continue reading →

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Karnataka Farmer Solar scheme row: farmers to move HC

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The controversy over Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. receiving 295 applications in a record 7.25 minutes from farmers for setting up mini-solar power plants has now taken a new twist. Some farmers, who could not apply, have decided to challenge … Continue reading →

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DERC (Net Metering For Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Brief Note on DERC (Net Metering For Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014 1. Net Metering – The Need There is a need to promote Renewable Energy technologies as per EA, 2003, National Action Plan on Climate Change, National Tariff and Electricity … Continue reading →

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