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GROWTH OF ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN INDIA FROM 1947-2020

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Now.Solar

भारत के विद्युत क्षेत्र का 1947 से 2020 तक का सिं र्धनGROWTH OF ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN INDIA FROM 1947-2020 भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA विद्युत मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF POWER के न्‍दरीय विद्युत प्रावर्करण CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY नई विल्ली NEW DELHI … Continue reading →

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WHY SOME TEXANS ARE GETTING SKY-HIGH ENERGY BILLS

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Now.Solar

By The Associated Press After unusual icy weather left millions of Texans without power, some are facing another crisis: Sky-high electricity bills.The surge in pricing is hitting people who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Bagasse, Biofuels, Biomass, Cogeneration, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Geothermal, Hydro, India, Off-grid, Power Generation, PV, Renewable Purchase Obligation, Renewables, Rooftop, Solar, Solar BOOT, Solar Policy, Solar PV, Storage, Waste, Waste To Energy | Tagged air quality, business opportunities, Climate Change, Distributed Local Generation, Employment, energy, India, power generation, Renewable Energy, solar energy, SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA, solar farms, solar power generation, Solar PV, solar systems, solar water heating, Water | Leave a comment

Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Now.Solar

ABOUT IRENAThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental or ganisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, China, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Fossil Fuel, Fuel Cells, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Hydro, India, Power Generation, Renewable Energy Certificates, Renewables, Solar, Solar PV | Tagged energy, Off-grid, policy, Solar, Solar Cell, Solar cells, Solar Cooling, solar energy, Solar India, solar obligation, solar plans, Solar Power, solar power generation, solar power projects, solar prices, Solar PV | Leave a comment

RENEWABLES 2020 – GLOBAL STATUS REPORT

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY NETWORK FOR THE 21st CENTURY FOREWORD Every year, we launch the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) to present the latest data and facts on renewable energy policies, markets and investments. This year, however, something is different. We collectively witnessed the adoption … Continue reading →

Posted in Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, Renewables, Solar | Tagged Biomass, CO2, energy, Generation, power generation, Solar, Wind | Leave a comment

SoftBank, Actis, and CDC Group Companies Win SECI’s 750 MW Solar Auction

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has auctioned 750 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity to be developed at the Kadapa Solar Park in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The capacity was tendered by SECI in January 2018 under … Continue reading →

Posted in Andhra Pradesh, Crystalline, Grid Connected, India, Power Generation, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged Electricity generation, energy, environment, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, JNNSM, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic, power plants, Solar, Solar India, Solar Panel, solar power plants, solar power projects | Leave a comment

Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof.

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

Comm_Cir Tariff 18-19_302 Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof. Subject: Revision in Electricity Tariff with effect from 1 April, 2018 and Implementation thereof. MAHAVITARAN Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Maharashtra State Electricity … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCOM, India, MSEDCL | Tagged energy, Maharashtra, MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY DUTY ACT, MSECDL | 1 Comment

Govt amends solar bidding norms, developers can now pass on duty hike

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The government has amended solar bidding norms, allowing developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms, ending the industry’s apprehensions about likely impact of possible anti-dumping and safeguard duties on imported equipment. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cells & Modules, India, JNNSM, Ministry of Power, MNRE, PV, Renewables, Solar, tax exemption | Tagged Electricity generation, energy, environment, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic, Photovoltaic system, Safeguard Duty, Solar, Solar Power, Solar PV | Leave a comment

Chinese solar module firms reneging on India contracts – Chinese suppliers are demanding an increase of around 6 cents per watt in prices of solar modules already contracted for

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Any increase in solar module prices will impact the internal rate of return (IRR) from such solar power projects, many of which have already signed power purchase agreements (PPAs). Photo: Bloomberg New Delhi: In what has come as a shock … Continue reading →

Posted in China, India, PV, Renewables | Tagged China, Chinese, energy, Photovoltaic, PV Contracts, Reneging, Renewables, Solar Power, Solar PV | Leave a comment

India Energy Statistics 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

India_Energy_Statistics_2017 FOREWORD Energy being a strategic commodity plays a significant role in economic development of a country. Energy systems in India have evolved over last six decades along with country’s economic development, supporting the aspiration of 1.2 billion people, within … Continue reading →