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RERC Sets Benchmark Tariff of ₹3.93/kWh for Solar PV Projects in Rajasthan for FY 2017-18

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has fixed ₹3.93 (~$0.06)/kWh as the generic tariff for solar PV projects without accelerated depreciation (AD) in Rajasthan. The tariff is levelized for 25 years. The AD component of the tariff has been fixed … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCOM, India, PV, Rajasthan, Renewables, RERC, Solar | Tagged Accelerated Depreciation, ₹3.93, Deemed Generation, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission, RERC, Solar PV, Solar Tariff, Tamil Nadu | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Climate Change, DISCOM, Government, India, JERC, Ministry of Power, MNRE, Net Metering, PV, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Solar, Solar Policy | Tagged Accelerated Depreciation, Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, JERC, Joint Energy Regulatory Commission, Lakshadweep, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, mnre, new Delhi, nicobar, Photovoltaic, Photovoltaic system, Puducherry, Renewable Energy, solar blog india, Solar India, Solar Power, solar power plants, Solar PV, Solar Subsidy, Solar Tariff, State of Goa, Union Territories, Union Territory, UT | Leave a comment

Restoration of accelerated depreciation set to create more wind capacity

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: AD for wind is a misdirected benefit as the power cannot be scheduled nor used for almost half the year. It is champagne time for the wind industry and thanks to the Finance Minister. The restoration of the long-awaited … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Solar Rooftop PV Power Systems – Net Metering. Total 50% subsidy upto 3KW provided

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Click below for the documents Net Metering Policy Summary Guidelines Net Metering Policies Formats FAQs Indicative Cost Economics SOLAR ROOF TOP PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS – NET METERING There is a large potential available for generating solar power using unutilized space on … Continue reading →

Posted in Grid Connected, PV, Renewables, Residential, Rooftop, Solar | Tagged Accelerated Depreciation, Business, capital subsidies, diesel consumption, Electricity generation, energy, grid interactive, Net metering, photovoltaic power systems, Renewable, Renewable Energy, self consumption, Solar, Solar Power | 4 Comments

India faces short-term setback in renewable energy investment: Report

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Investments in renewable energy sector will be sluggish in the short term globally, including in India, says a report. Leading consultancy firm Deloitte, in its report, today said that global investments in renewable energy sector is set to continue to decline in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged Accelerated Depreciation, Deloitte, energy, Energy industry, India, Investment, purchase obligation, Renewable Energy, Renewable energy commercialization, renewable energy industry, renewable energy sector | Leave a comment

Is the answer to India’s energy future blowing in the Wind? – by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan offer us an in-depth analysis of the wind industry present and future in India. “Wind is still considered an area of growth by the MNRE however the situation on the ground is a different story,” says Ritesh. “There … Continue reading →

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MERC clarifies that 80IA will continue for projects in India, significantly benefiting renewable energy projects already plagued by low returns

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 80 IA OF INCOME TAX ACT Stakeholder Comments/Suggestions Bharat Forge submitted that the benefits under Section 80IA of the Income tax Act would not be available for projects commissioned after March 31, 2012 and hence, requested the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, JNNSM, News, Renewables, Solar, Transmission and Distribution, Wind | Tagged 80IA, 80IA Tax Benefit, Accelerated Depreciation, Biomass, Concentrated Solar Power, energy, environment, Income Tax, income tax act, Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Commission, MERC, MERC RE Tariff Regulations, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Natural Group, Renewable Energy, Renewables, Solar, solar blog india, Solar India, Solar India Blog | 4 Comments

Wind to loose tax accelerated depreciation break come April 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: Bloomberg India will discontinue a tax break for wind farms starting in April, the beginning of the financial year, potentially stalling growth in a $3 billion market dominated by turbine-supplier Suzlon Energy Ltd. “Accelerated depreciation will go away in … Continue reading →