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Price bid opening of 24 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV Projects

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Energy Corporation of India New Delhi-17 10-07-2015 Subject: Price bid opening of 24 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV Projects (Phase-IV-Part-2) In reference to RFS No: SECI/Cont./SRT-IV-P1/74/2014 dated 27.02.2015 ,this is to kindly inform that bidders are qualified … Continue reading →

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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

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Air Pollution now a Modi Government Priority

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Barely 16 miles from central Delhi, a 40-year-old coal-fired power plant run by NTPC Ltd. stands testament to the bargain struck by India’s capital city: The world’s dirtiest air for electricity. The state-owned utility is now seeking to cut emissions across its … Continue reading →

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Indian minister promises to tackle country’s acute air pollution problem, yes, its even worse than China

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

WHO survey finds Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, with dangerous PM2.5 levels 10 times the upper recommended limit Smog covers buildings in the Indian capital, Delhi. According to an air quality index the concentration of airborne … Continue reading →

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Delhi announces net metering regulations

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Delhi took a huge leap in renewable energy generation on Tuesday. Power watchdog Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announced regulations for net metering of renewable energy, giving Delhiites a chance to become renewable energy suppliers. The regulations outline how people … Continue reading →

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Empaneled list of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA ·New Delhi -110 017  No. SECI/Cont./lnd./49/SMG/2013                                                            Date: 27.12.2013 Sub:      Request for Empanelment (RFE) of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification in India – Notification for Empanelment. I. ·Request  … Continue reading →

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CERC’s draft norms to cut tariffs, hurt power companies

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) recommendations in the draft regulations for 2014-19, if accepted, may bring down tariffs marginally across the country but will hurt central power companies and spell more financial trouble for state utilities. Tariff regulations are … Continue reading →

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Standard PPA and VGF Securitization Agreement for JNNSM Phase II Batch I

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

As of 20th December Corrigendum-final-VGF_750MW_Guidelines_for-grid-solar-power-projects Clarification_amendment-in-final-VGF_750MW_Guidelines_for-grid-solar-power-projects Latest Documents as of 12 Dec 2013 Amendments in the RfS document-01 JNNSM Phase II Batch I dated 30th November, 2013 Standard Power Purchase Agreement-JNNSM Phase II Batch I-Final (V01) dated 30th November, 2013 Clarifications on … Continue reading →

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Solar thin-films may fall under local sourcing ambit, but with caveat

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

To avoid issues with the US at the WTO, the compulsory sourcing norm will only apply to power supplied to government agencies. India may extend compulsory local sourcing conditions on solar thin films, mostly imported from the US, in the … Continue reading →

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Generation-based sops announced for struggling wind power sector

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Breathing life back into the subsidy starved wind energy sector, the government has approved the implementation of ‘generation-based incentive (GBI)’ that was announced in the budget this year. After a hiatus of one and a half year without any subsidy or incentive … Continue reading →

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Amendment in the Bench mark cost of Solar Water Heating – MNRE

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

No. 5/23/2009-P&C भारत सरकार/ Government of India नवीन और नवीकरणीय ऊर्ाामंत्रालय /  Ministry of New & Renewable Energy *** To The Pay & Accounts Officer Block No.14, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, dated the 28th May, 2013 Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Guidelines 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 Solar duty benefits

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

No. 30/20/2011-12/NSM भारत सरकार/ Government of India नवीन और नवीकरणीय ऊर्ाा मत्रालय / Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, dated 1st July , 2013  Office Memorandum  Subject:  Guidelines for online submission of Total … Continue reading →

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India allows power firms to pass on imported coal costs – Your Electric Bill is on its way up coupled with harmful emissions too

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: If we improve our grid Infrastructure as well as generation capabilities we don’t need to add a single MW for the next few years but bottom line takes precedence. Our investment should be in Solar power with storage which … 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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Amendment in the Benchmark cost of “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications Programme” being implemented under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) till 31st March, 2014

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

No. 5/23/2009-P&C भारत सरकार/ Government of India नवीन और नवीकरणीय ऊर्ाामंत्रालय / Ministry of New & Renewable Energy *** To The Pay & Accounts Officer Block No.14, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, dated the 28th May, 2013 Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Find out what its going to take to make Solar Power in India a success both on grid and off

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (Solar RECs) – Today and the way ahead for Solar Power was the title of my presentation at InfralineEnergy’s 2nd Annual Conference on Solar Power – Future Possibilities held on May 28, 2013 at The Lalit, New … Continue reading →

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India May Defer Fines on $1 Billion Solar Thermal Plants

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is seeking to defer penalties on about $1 billion of solar-thermal power projects that are delayed by a lack of water, financing difficulties and equipment shortages. Seven projects totaling 470 megawatts in capacity … Continue reading →

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SECI Invites RFS for Implementation Of Grid Connected Roof Top Solar Pv System Scheme In Selected Cities/States In India (Phase-II) of 11.1 MW

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA (A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE) INVITES REQUEST FOR SELECTION OF BIDDERS (RFS) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF GRID CONNECTED ROOF TOP SOLAR PV SYSTEM SCHEME IN SELECTED CITIES/STATES IN INDIA (PHASE-II) RFS No: SECI/Cont./SRT-II/58/2013 Dated: 01.05.2013 SOLAR ENERGY … 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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Rajasthan allots 75MW Solar Power Projects under competitive bidding Rajasthan Solar Policy 2011 (Phase I)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Power Projects Under Competitive Bidding, Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy Sr. No Reg No Name of Company Capacity in MW Address District Location 1 S/428/2004 Essel Mining and Industries Limited 20 Aditya Birla Centre, SK Ahire Marg,Worli. Mumbai- 400030 Jodhpur … Continue reading →

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REC validity extended to 730 days only, the issue only gets worse

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Going against the requirements and needs of the market, CERC has only extended the validity by just 1 year or 365 days. CERC has also expressed inability to enforce RECs. This will only create an antagonistic situation where the glut … Continue reading →

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Govt clears bailout for state electricity distribution firms: Another hasty quickfix promoting inefficiency, not a long term solution

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Indian government on Monday approved an ambitious plan to bail out beleaguered state electricity distribution companies, or discoms, through a restructuring of their short-term loans. The electricity distribution firms owned by the state governments are finding it difficult to … Continue reading →

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Solar Market in India 2012″ being held at Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi on 29th August,2012.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Energy Association of Gujarat is supporting an important National Seminar  “Solar Market in India 2012″  being held at Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi on 29th August,2012. The Highlights of the Seminar are as follows: The Seminar is … Continue reading →

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Conventional power unable to match demand for power in Delhi. Seems like a good time for solar kit vendors to start intensive marketing.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

New Delhi simmered with a high of 41 degrees today. The demand for power set a record: 5642 MW, according to BSES, the power distribution company owned by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infra. Last August, the peak demand had touched 5028 … Continue reading →

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