Category Archives: Rural Lighting

Global Market Outlook For Solar Power / 2017 – 2021

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Welcome to SolarPower Europe’s Global Market Outlook 2017 – 2021. This Global Market Outlook is special for various reasons: in response to the rapid developments in the solar sector it contains much more information than last year’s edition. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, India, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar Pumps, Solar Thermal | Tagged China, Global Solar Report, India, Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Solar Power, Solar PV, USA | Leave a comment

Benchmark Cost for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme” for the year 2017-18

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

In continuation of this Ministry’s sanction order number 5/23/2009-P&C (Pt. Ill) dated 3rd November 2014 reg. additions/amendments in the above mentioned scheme, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for the revised Benchmark Cost with … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Grid Connected, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, India, Ministry of Power, MNRE, Policy, PV, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Pumps | Tagged Battery, LED, Lighting Systems, off grid Solar, Renewable Energy, solar energy, Solar India, Solar Power, Solar Power Packs, solar power plants, solar power projects | Leave a comment

MNRE does not sanction projects to Channel Partners or release subsidy directly to users. The release subsidy is through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and other Government Agencies or SECI. (Dr. G Prasad) Scientist-F/ Director 01.03.2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Notice The Ministry is in receipt of applications/representation from general public for release of subsidy against the Rooftop Solar Systems installed by MNRE empanelled channel partners or new entrepreneurs without any prior sanction/approval from MNRE/SNAs. It has been observed that … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, India, MNRE, PV, Renewables, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Subsidy | Tagged Capital Subsidy Scheme, energy, environment, India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, mnre, power plants, Rooftop Solar, Solar, Solar Power, Solar Subsidy, Subsidy | Leave a comment

Presentation at SuryaCon Oct 4th 2016, The Westin, Koregaon Park.

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Here for the Natural Group_Presentation at SuryaCon-pune-2016 To Summarize The Future of Solar in India depends on Energy Storage Distributed Local Generation Base Load Replacement Solutions Solar Irrigation Improved Grid Efficiency Household Generation Grid Independence

Posted in Climate Change, DISCOM, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Global Warming, Grid Connected, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Grid Storage, India, Maharashtra, Net Metering, PV, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar BOOT, Solar Policy, Transmission Charges | Tagged Base Load Replacement Solutions, Distributed Energy, Distributed Local Generation, Energy Storage, Grid Independence, Household Generation, Improved Grid Efficiency, Photovoltaic system, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Certificates, Ritesh Pothan, Solar India, Solar Irrigation, Solar PV, Solar rooftops, Speaker, SuryaCon 2016 Pune | Leave a comment

Programme/ Scheme wise Physical Progress in 2016-17 (& during the month of June, 2016)

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Programme/ Scheme wise Physical Progress in 2016-17 (& during the month of June, 2016) Sector FY- 2016-17 Cumulative Achievements Target Achievement (as on 30.06.2016) I. GRID-INTERACTIVE POWER (CAPACITIES IN MW) Wind Power 4000.00 373.95 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagasse, Biofuels, Biomass, India, Power Generation, PV, Renewables, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar Policy, Solar Pumps, Solar PV | Tagged -Rural, Aero-Genrators/Hybrid systems, Biomass Gasifiers, Biomass(non-bagasse) Cogeneration, BioPower (Biomass & Gasification and Bagasse Cogeneration), Family Biogas Plants (in Lakhs), Industrial, Small Hydro Power, Solar Power, SPV Systems, Waste to Energy, Waste to Power, Water mills/micro hydel, Wind Power | Leave a comment

Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Solar Energy Projects for the State of Gujarat

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Solar Energy Projects for the State of Gujarat. GERC_order_no._3_of_2015

Posted in DISCOM, Government, India, Policy, Power Generation, PV, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar Policy | Tagged energy, environment, Gujarat, Gujarat Energy Development Agency, Photovoltaic, Photovoltaic system, Renewable, Solar, solar energy, Solar India, Solar Power, Solar PV | 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

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 →

Posted in Articles, Batch I, Batch II, Biomass, Canal Top, Climate Change, Commercial, Crystalline, DISCOM, Energy Minister, Government, Grid Connected, Hydro, India, JNNSM, Maharashtra, Ministry of Power, MNRE, NTPC, Phase I, Phase II, Power Generation, PV, Renewable Energy Certificates, Renewable Purchase Obligation, Renewables, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Parks, Thin Film, Waste To Energy, Wind | Tagged Climate Change, Farooq Abdullah, NAPCC, Photovoltaics, Ritesh Pothan, Solar, Solar PV | Leave a comment

Maharashtra govt clears new renewable energy policy

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set a target of generating 14,400 MW… The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial, Government, Grid Connected, India, Industrial, Maharashtra, News, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Parks, Solar Policy, Waste, Waste To Energy, Wind | Tagged Biomass, CoGeneration, Maharashtra, PV, Solar, Solar Power, Wind | Leave a comment

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 →