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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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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 →

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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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Final Guidelines for Selection of 750 MW Grid Connected Solar Power Projects Under Batch-I of JNNSM Phase-II

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE finally releases the final guidelines for the next phase of 750 MW, click here for the entire document and some important excerpts below RFS_Documents For Selection of SPD under JNNSM Phase II Batch I Domestic Content Requirement Out of … Continue reading →

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How to lose half a trillion euros – Europe’s electricity providers face an existential threat

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: This a scenario that we should see in India in the foreseeable future and if our DISCOMs aren’t geared up will face a fate similar to those in Europe and in the near future, USA. Our policy makers need to … Continue reading →

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Apple ad for thin-films job raises speculation around solar-powered devices

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Battery life for handheld mobile devices has been a tough challenge for tech companies as processing power has boomed. Apple has removed a job advertisement it listed last week for thin films engineer for its mobile devices division, raising heated … Continue reading →

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Karnataka Approves 135 MW of Solar Farms with Bids from Rs. 5.51 per KWh to Rs. 8.05 per KWh

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Opening of Financial Bids of 130 MWs Solar RFP on 19th August 2013 Capacity to be allotted (MW) 130 Technology SPV KERC  approved Tariff for SPV (Rs./Unit) 14.50 Results of Financial bid Sl.No Name Capacity (MW) Proposed Capacity  for allotment(Mw) … Continue reading →

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LCPV and HCPV reaching a draw?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

While LCPV producers strive to match the costs of their technology to flat-plate PV and reduce the amount of silicon used in panels, HCPV companies are looking for ways to drive down upfront costs brought about by the use of … Continue reading →

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The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP with Thermal Energy Storage: Recent Studies and Research Needs

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Foreword As the penetration of wind and solar generation becomes a significant portion of grid power, utilities and government policy makers have begun to sponsor analyses to compare alternative renewable resource portfolios. This has resulted in calculations of net system costs … Continue reading →

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AP allow more firms to set up solar plants at Rs. 6.49 provided they submit their applications in the next 4 weeks

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to permit any company to set up a solar photovoltaic unit in the State assuring them of Rs 6.49 paise per kWh. Interested solar power developers have been told that they can submit applications within … Continue reading →

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Why are we surprised that only 25% Solar RECs sold and that too at floor price!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: If you are indeed surprised, then a must read would be my article of May 2011 which predicted the very same scenario we have seen unfolding over the past years. Click Here for the full article India Solar Credits … Continue reading →

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Renewables to surpass gas by 2016 in the global power mix – IEA

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

IEA report sees renewable power increasingly cost-competitive with new fossil-fuel generation, but agency warns against complacency Power generation from hydro, wind, solar and other renewable sources worldwide will exceed that from gas and be twice that from nuclear by 2016, … Continue reading →

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Zinc Air Cheap Batteries for Grid based Renewable Energy

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

A battery made of cheap materials could store power when it’s windy for use when it’s not. On the cheap: EOS is working on a battery based on such cheap materials as water, zinc, and air. If successful, the result … Continue reading →

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Punjab discloses the names of successful solar developers with just 251 MW of the 300 MW taken

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

300 MW SOLAR PV BIDS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS CATEGORY – I (1 to 4 MW) Sr. No. Company Name Project Cap. (MW) Net Tariff Quoted, Rs./KWh 1 WAA Solar Pvt. Ltd. Project-1 2 7.20 Project-2 2 7.47 2 T R Energy & Agro Private … Continue reading →

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Australia moves from coal to renewables: 51 percent by 2050

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

A farmer plows a field in front of wind turbines at the Infigen Energy wind farm located on the hills surrounding Lake George, 50 km north of the Australian capital city of Canberra May 13, 2013. Credit:Reuters Australia, one of the … Continue reading →

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View Dr. Ashvini Kumar’s -Director (Solar) – Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) presentation on VGF (Viability Gap Funding) at the Solar Markets India 2013 conference

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Dr. Ashvini Kumar, Director (Solar), Solar Energy Corporation of India, needs no introduction as the designated government organization responsible for taking forward the JNNSM Solar Commitments by the MNRE. Phase II envisages another 750MW to be setup under the VGF scheme by … Continue reading →

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REC suggestions jointly submitted by Solar Energy Association of Gujarat and Natural Group

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

REC modification suggestions were jointly submitted by Solar Energy Association of Gujarat and Natural Group to ensure the future of Solar in India. These suggestions will also be discussed by Shri Pranav Gupta and Ritesh Pothan on the panel chaired by CERC … Continue reading →

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Solar RPO and REC Framework by MNRE – March 2013, everything you wanted to know about RPO and REC in detail

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Among the various renewable energy resources, solar energy potential is the highest in the country. In most parts of India, clear sunny weather is experienced 250 to 300 days a year. The annual radiation varies from 1600 to 2200 kWh/m2, … Continue reading →

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Solar Power Record In Germany — 22.68 GW — Infographic

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

On Monday, the 15th of April, 2013, the approximate 1.3 million solar power systems in Germany set a new domestic/world record by reaching a peak power output of 22.68 GW at noon. The New Normal This new record is almost … Continue reading →

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Energy Storage: Why We Need It, And Why We Don’t

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

NATGRP: India is a country blessed with abundant Hydro (~20% of total  generation) due to the Himalayas with sunny days almost through out the year. Balancing Solar with Hydro would be the easiest way of covering peak energy concerns for … Continue reading →

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LightSail Gets $5.5 Million For Compressed Air Energy Storage – Is it Cheaper than batteries!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

LightSail Energy, a utility-scale energy storage company, has obtained $5.5 million from investors to fund its compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in the second closing of its $37.3 million Round D. LightSail CAES Concept. Image obtained from LightSail Energy. The … Continue reading →

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Japan could overtake Germany and US as second largest solar market in 2013 with 120% (5GW) increase in installations

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The residential market continues to act as a “lifeline” for struggling Japanese companies. Image: IHS The Japanese PV market is predicted to experience a 120% growth spurt in 2013, according to a new report from market analysts at IHS. In … Continue reading →

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Punjab Request For Proposal Document For New Grid Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects – 300 MW Capacity Under Phase – I

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Total aggregated capacity of the grid connected solar projects to be developed under Phase – I shall be 300 MW.  All the Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Phase – I shall be installed in the State of Punjab … Continue reading →

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Risk of corruption clouds Andhra Pradesh solar bids

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  The recent bidding guidelines launched by the Andhra Pradesh government for 1,000 MW of solar power projects, leave enough room for corruption. It’s been less than a month since the document has been put out and rumors are already … Continue reading →

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Germany’s power market is broken: Macquarie – the dark side of Renewable Energy

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

LONDON: Germany’s strong support for renewable energy has broken its electricity market, where incentives are lacking to build back-up power plants and cheap coal prices discourage the use of cleaner gas plants, investment bank Macquarie said. Retail prices in Germany will continue to rise to cover … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh releases its RFS for Grid connected Solar Plants

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

After TN failing miserably due to various issues on its 1000 MW ambitious solar plan, AP has taken up the baton. We anticipate that the credit ratings of the DISCOM may play a key role in getting in more players … Continue reading →

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