Category Archives: Solar PV

Solar Risk Assessment: 2019 – Quantitative Insights from the Industry Experts

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Introduction “In God we trust, all others must bring data.” – American Statistician W. Edwards DemingRarely does a single investment yield both significant social and financial benefit. In this way, solar is unique: this rapidly growing asset class offers the promise … Continue reading →

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Data shows solar asset underperformance and bias towards optimistic pricing

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Image: Black & Veatch Solar assets are underperforming far more frequently than official energy estimates would suggest, validating an industry-wide bias towards overly optimistic pricing, according to the industry experts who contributed to KwH Analytics’ 2020 solar risk assessment report. “From … Continue reading →

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Impact of Component Reliability on Large Scale Photovoltaic Systems’ Performance

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Abstract: In this work, the impact of component reliability on large scale photovoltaic (PV) systems’ performance is demonstrated. The analysis is largely based on an extensive field-derived dataset of failure rates of operation ranging from three to five years, derived from … Continue reading →

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Solar Under Storm Part II – Select Resilent Rooftop Best Practices

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Under Storm Part II is a response to the overwhelming reception of the original report, which provided best practices for ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. It is also a response to stakeholder requests for a rooftop-focused report for the growing … Continue reading →

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PV Tech’s analysis of the ‘Top Performers’ in PVEL’s ‘2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard’

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

The ‘2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard’ report, undertaken each year by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) in partnership with DNV GL, has continued to raise questions over key aspects of module reliability.  This is not just because of the accelerated development and … Continue reading →

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The 2020 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

February 18, 2020 The 2020 Off-Grid Solar Market Trends is an in-depth analysis on current market dynamics, projections for the coming five years, and a blueprint for how actors in this market can compete in a swiftly evolving industry ecosystem. … Continue reading →

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India’s Utility-Scale Solar Parks ‒ A Global Success Story India Is Home to the World’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Installations

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Executive Summary Renewable energy in India has taken centre stage when it comes to the significant development of energy infrastructure required to achieve India’s economic goals. In 2016, the Indian government set a target of 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic Module Energy Yield Measurements: Existing Approaches and Best Practice

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

IEA PVPS Task 13, Subtask 3 Report IEA‐PVPS T13‐11:2018 May 2018 Table of Contents Foreword …………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10 List of abbreviations ……………………………………………………………………………… 11 Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………. 13 1 2 3 4 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Background Information ………………………………………………………… 18 … Continue reading →

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Assessment of Photovoltaic Module Failures in the Field – Study by IEA International Energy Agency

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Foreword The International Energy Agency (IEA), founded in November 1974, is an autonomous body within the framework of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which car- ries out a comprehensive programme of energy co-operation among its member countries. … Continue reading →

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Solar Bankability – Mitigating Technical Risks in PV Investment through Quality Infrastructure

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar bankability: active quality management process where all stakeholders in PV project approval process attempt to identify, manage and control potential risks (technical, legal & economical) through entire project lifecycle

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Operation & Maintenance – Best Practice Guidelines / Version 4.0 – Dec 2019

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

FOREWORD Welcome to Version 4.0 of SolarPower Europe’s Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Best Practice Guidelines. This new version produced by SolarPower Europe’s O&M and Asset Management Task Force, led by BayWa r.e., has achieved a very high level of maturity … Continue reading →

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An overview of solar photovoltaic panels’ end-of-life material recycling – 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

Abstract End-of-life (EOL) solar panels may become a source of hazardous waste although there are enormous benefits globally from the growth in solar power generation. Global installed PV capacity reached around 400 GW at the end of 2017 and is expected … Continue reading →

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Operation & Maintenance Best Practices Guidelines – Version 3.0

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

FOREWORD Welcome to Version 3.0 of SolarPower europe’s Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Best Practices Guidelines. This edition, coordinated by BayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., brings forward the success of the first two editions, led by First Solar and then Alectris, … Continue reading →

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Too much of a good thing: Inverter hyper-clipping

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

In earlier articles we’ve already pointed out that inverter clipping isn’t as significant as most people think, and that in a grid-power-constrained system it may be economically optimal to have a rather large DC-to-AC ratio. But what if there was a situation that … Continue reading →

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MNRE allows no capping on DC capacity enabling

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

ADVISORY/ CLARIFICATIONSub: Advisory / Clarification w.r.t. D.C. Capacity of Solar PV Power Plants MNRE has received representations from various Solar Developers/ Solar Developer Associations that recently few States have raised questions and concerns around globally adopted practice of installing additional … Continue reading →

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MNRE clarifies in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Press Information Bureau Government of India ****  MNRE clarifies in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells Decision expected to give boost to domestic manufacturing of solar cells in India New Delhi, 21st October, 2019 In a major decision that … Continue reading →

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Renewables in Ukraine – July 2019

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Renewables-in-Ukraine-Report-2019-en Ukraine’s Renewables Investment Boom The Ukrainian government has committed to increase renewables from around 4 per cent of the energy mix today, to 25 per cent by 2035. While hydropower dominates the country’s renewable capacity, averaging 4.6GWp over the … Continue reading →

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UPERC (Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants) Regulations, 2019 (hereinafter referred to as CRE Regulations, 2019).

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

These Regulations shall apply to: All the Generating Stations based on Captive generation, renewable sources of generation and co-generation, existing prior to 01.04.2019 in the State of Uttar Pradesh as on the date of notification of these Regulations. Generation based … Continue reading →

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UPERC issues CRE Regulations Sept 2019

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

UPERC issued CRE Regulations today, with key features as 1. DSM shall be implemented for all RE except MSW and SHP. For solar as per UPERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Settlement) Regulations 2018 2. Waivers of 50% of wheeling and transmission … Continue reading →

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Industry Trends in PV Module Quality from over 250 Factory Audits – PI Berlin

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

This study analyzes trends in PV module quality from over 250 independent factory audits conducted on more than 120 manufacturers by PI Berlin since 2012. The results provide useful insights into the major trends in PV modules over time, by … Continue reading →

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PI Berlin examines risks facing PV projects in India

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Study finds that “the Indian market is a double-edged sword” The Indian market is one of the most profitable yet risky for project developers and investors in photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale projects of over 100 megawatts (MW) are now common, the … Continue reading →

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Impose 95 per cent safeguard duty on solar cells import: ISMA

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

New Delhi: Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has demanded imposition of 95 per cent safeguard duty on imports of solar cells and modules to protect domestic players from cheap inbound shipments. The association put its demand during a public hearing … Continue reading →

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India won’t levy duty on solar gear imports

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Bengaluru: The government has decided not to impose safeguards duty on solar equipment from China and Malaysia, overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of a 70% levy that had delighted local manufacturers but alarmed developers who felt that the … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2018 – IRENA

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Global renewable energy employment reached 10.3 million jobs in 2017, an increase of 5.3% compared with the number reported in the previous year. An increasing number of countries derive socio-economic benefits from renewable energy, but employment remains highly concentrated in … Continue reading →

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MNRE revises BIS Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had notified the above mentioned Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017 vide Government of India Gazette notification No. 2561 dated 5th September 2017. As per this notification … Continue reading →

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RE100 Progress and Insights Report, January 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

APPROACHING A TIPPING POINT: how corporate users are redefining global electricity markets SIGNIFICANT RE100 GROWTH – 122leadingcompanieshavecommittedtosourcing 100% renewable electricity. – Their collective electricity demand is over 159 terawatt hours per year (TWh/yr) – this is more than enough to power … Continue reading →

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Global Market Outlook For Solar Power / 2017 – 2021

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

FOREWORD 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 … Continue reading →

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Directorate General Recommends 70% Provisional Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Cells

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Preliminary Findings Solar Cells 05.01 Safeguard Duty In a preliminary finding, the Directorate General of Safeguards Customs and Central Excise has recommended a 70 percent safeguard duty on solar cells imported from China and Malaysia for a period of 200 … Continue reading →

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Government unlikely to scrap customs duty on import of solar panels

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Plea by MNRE secretary to give duty relief to solar power developers turned down at a meeting of government stakeholders. BENGALURU: The government appears to have turned down a plea by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to … Continue reading →

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TANGEDCO 1500 MW

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

“Procurement of 1500 MW of solar power from private developers against specification   no.CE/NCES/OT.No.1/2017-18” Details of prices quoted by the eligible bidders Sl. No. Name of the bidder Capacity in MW Offered rate in Rs.P.per unit 1 M/s.Raasi Green Earth Energy … Continue reading →

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Turkey publishes antidumping fee and list for China-based PV manufacturers

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

A months-long investigation into price dumping in Turkey has concluded, with the Turkish government announcing a list of China-based PV manufacturers who will be subject to antidumping fees for PV imports. Photovoltaic panels manufactured outside of Turkey are already subject … Continue reading →

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Initiation of Antidumping investigation concerning imports of “Solar Cells whether or not assembled partially or fully in modules or Panels or on glass or some other suitable substrates” originating in or exported from China PR, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

F.No. 6/30/2017-DGAD : Indian Solar Manufactures Association (hereinafter referred to as the petitioner) has filed an application before the Designated Authority (hereinafter also referred to as the Authority) in accordance with the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time … Continue reading →

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GST for Solar at 5%, Govt issues clarification

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The government will levy a 5 per cent tax on all equipment required for generating solar power compared with nil duty now, a government official clarified, putting an end to confusion about the new taxation policy for the industry after … Continue reading →

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GST may push up cost of solar power projects

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The goods and services tax may increase solar energy project costs by 12%-18% and generation costs by 40-50 paise per unit, some industry leaders said, although the government said the new taxation regime won’t have much of an impact on … Continue reading →

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Yet another record low for solar power tariffs in India at Rs 2.44 per unit

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

“Latest solar power auction at Bhadla Solar Park 3 sets new record with electricity tariff of Rs 2.44/unit,” Goyal tweeted on Friday.  Solar power tariffs in India have fallen to a new record low of Rs 2.44 per unit in … 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
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Solar power tariff continues free fall; hits new low of Rs 2.62 a unit

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Phelan Energy Group and Avaada Power Private Limited have bagged 50 MW and 100 MW respectively at Rs 2.62 per unit while SBG Cleantech – a joint venture between SoftBank, Bharti Enterprises and Foxconn has bagged 100 MW at Rs … 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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Fraunhofer ISE develops software to analyse c-Si solar cell-to-module power losses

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

The software tool assists in analyzing potential yields, thus enabling PV manufacturers to determine how new materials or concepts would affect module efficiency. Image: Fraunhofer ISE Fraunhofer ISE has developed a new software tool that determines the cell-to-module (CTM) effects that occur … Continue reading →

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THE TELANGANA STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION Regulations for connectivity with the Grid and sale of electricity from the Roof- top Solar Photovoltaic – Draft

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

4.1  The distribution licensee shall permit the net metering arrangement to an eligible consumer who has installed or intends to install the grid connected Rooftop Solar PV System in its area of supply on a non-discriminatory and first come first … Continue reading →

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Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

  Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors: New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute. 172 pp. Amazing Compilation of Details and a must read Grid Parity_SolarPV Rooftop

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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 →

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Karnataka’s rooftop solar scam: 9 executive engineers suspended

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

 BENGALURU: Jolted by a rooftop solar power project scam, the Karnataka government on Wednesday ordered the suspension of nine executive engineers from three electricity supply companies for having executed fake power purchase agreements (PPAs).  Briefing reporters here, power minister D … Continue reading →

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Empanelment of Channel Partners, Channel Partners (New Entrepreneurs) and Government Agencies under Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme.

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Empanelment of Channel Partners, Channel Partners (New Entrepreneurs) and Government Agencies under Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme.

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Implementation of 500 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme in Different States of India

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

The bidding process under this Rooftop scheme is for 500 MWp comprising of CAPEX Model (300 MWp) & RESCO Model (200 MWp) The bidding process under this rooftop scheme is for PART-A (CAPEX Only), PART-B (RESCO Only) and Part – … Continue reading →

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Central Financial Assistance (Subsidy) Eligibility for Solar Rooftop Projects

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

SI. No. Category Coverage of buildings Central Financial Assistance/Achievement linked Incentives & awards (i) Residential All types of residential buildings CFA upto 30% of benchmark cost for General Category States/UTs and upto 70% of benchmark cost for Special Category States i.e., … 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 →

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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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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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