Tag Archives: Power

ROADMAP TO INDIA’S 2030 DECARBONIZATION TARGET

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Now.Solar

FROM THE DESK OF DIRECTOR GENERALIn India, there is the will to move away from fossil fuels as much and as early as possible. This is clear from the announcements made by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at COP26 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Grid Connected, Grid Storage, India, Off-grid, Renewables, Solar, Solar Policy, Solar Pumps, Solar PV, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HARNESSING GREEN HYDROGEN

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEEP DECARBONISATION IN INDIA ForewordHarnessing Green Hydrogen http://www.niti.gov.in | http://www.rmi.org / 6 The publication of this report cannot come at a more opportune time as the urgency to take aggressive action to fight climate change has never been … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Policy, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2020)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2020 edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report monitors and assesses attainments in the global quest for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. The latest available data and select energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Mini Grid, Off-grid, Policy, Power Generation, Renewable Energy Certificates, Renewables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New solar investment falls 12% as COVID-19 dents H1 2020 figures: BNEF

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Now.Solar

Investment in new solar capacity fell in the first half of 2020 by 12% year-on-year to US$54.7 billion as the COVID-19 pandemic hit both project financing and scheduled auctions.New analysis from BloombergNEF showed that while total investment in new renewables … Continue reading →

Posted in Biofuels, Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Waste, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Power Generation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Renewables, Solar, Solar PV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solar and Wind Generators to Pay Deviation Charges for Under Production in Andhra Pradesh

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

To facilitate large-scale grid integration of solar and wind power while maintaining grid stability, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has released new regulations for forecasting, scheduling, and deviation settlement of solar and wind generation with immediate effect. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Andhra Pradesh, CERC, DISCOM, India, Renewables, Transmission Charges | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Anti-Dumping, Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems, GST, India, Renewables, SECI, Solar, Solar Policy, Solar PV, Taxes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Understanding Energy Challenges in India – World Bank Report

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Below are the graphs from the report which explains the energy scenario, challenges and needs for Indian Energy Generation Click here for the full report

Posted in DISCOM, India, Power Generation, Publications, Renewables, Reports, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The top 5 trends in India on Energy

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

1. There isn’t enough coal to supply India’s need for the next decade 2. Clean Energy is the next evolution which has come of age with Solar energy generation now equivalent to Thermal 3. Nuclear isn’t going to solve even … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Coal, Commercial, DISCOM, Grid Connected, Grid Storage, Hydro, Micro Grid, Mini Grid, Nuclear, Off-grid, Power Generation, PV, Renewables, Ritesh Pothan, Solar, Transmission and Distribution | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Developers go into a huddle to beat anti-dumping scare

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar power developers in the country have united to devise a strategy to counter any anti-dumping duty on solar cells and panels imported from China and the US. (Anti-dumping investigations were notified by the Ministry of Commerce on November 28.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Phase II, PV, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

JNNSM Phase II – Draft Policy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Moving forward after 2 successful bids, MNRE has now released the JNNSM_Phase_II_Dec_2012_Draft The draft policy makes for some good reading on the current scenario of Solar in India with information presented on the various facets of the prior policies and summaries … Continue reading →

Posted in JNNSM, MNRE, Phase II, PV, Renewable Purchase Obligation, Rooftop, Rural Lighting, Solar, Solar Thermal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NABARD funded initiative helps Sitraruvipatti settlement get solar units: similar delivery methods can change the fate of rural india

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Sitraruvipatti village sees power for the first time Special ArrangementAyyavu, a resident of Sitraruvipatti village, a settlement located near Vellimalaipatti in Kottampatti block of Madurai district, receives the first solar equpment during a function on Friday. For the 25 families … Continue reading →

Posted in JNNSM, PV, Renewables, Solar, Solar Thermal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Exploring Business opportunities in Grid-connected Solar PV Sector

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

– Final Semester Thesis by Varun Mittal, MBA student at DMS, IIT Rourkee Please note: Natgrp does not take any liability or responsibilities for the views and information published in any report, our sole agenda is the dissemination of knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Status update of solar policies and allocations across India

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Last summer, Ritesh Pothan blogged about India’s Central Government Policy as well as certain key state policies for solar power in Part 2 of his Indian Solar Saga series. In this latest piece, he updates us on the state … Continue reading →

Posted in JNNSM, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Interview with Tarun Kapoor, Joint Secretary from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India about the main drivers for the industry

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

PV Insider spoke with Tarun Kapoor, Joint Secretary from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India about the main drivers for the industry today, including the latest developments and future outlook of the National Solar Mission. Get the … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, JNNSM, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Rajasthan’s solar programme indefinitely postponed

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: The Hindu Business The 200 MW solar programme of the state of Rajasthan has been indefinitely postponed. On Thursday, the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation put up a circular on its website, which read: “Last date of receiving of bids … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

PV Utility Scale Map India 2012

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Researchers at PV Insider have completed their exclusive PV Utility Scale Map India 2012, the very first map of its kind released in India. The research team at PV Insider have finalized the first map of its kind for utility … Continue reading →

Posted in JNNSM, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lanco Group granted incorrect commissioning certificates for seven solar power plants as part of JNNSM Phase 1 Batch 1

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

In a major scam, seven associates of the Lanco Group, an infrastructure company owned by Congress MP Rajagopal Lagadapati, were granted commissioning certificates in January by a Rajasthan government body for seven 5 MW solar power plants each in Askandra village, Jaisalmer, … Continue reading →

Posted in JNNSM, Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Renewable energy, grid parity – myth today or tomorrow’s reality!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan provides an exhaustive analysis of the cost of renewable energy and the path towards grid parity. “There is a tremendous amount of benefit that renewable energy can provide to a nation already bogged down by increasing inflation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

India’s transmission and distribution utilities – It’s time to transform

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan welcomes in 2012 with a look at how India needs to invest in transforming its energy transmission and distribution systems if it is to successfully bring power to all and develop a sustainable economy. The need for power has seen tremendous … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Australian Carbon Tax Legislation has now been passed and will convert into an emissions trading system in 2015

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

For all those Renewable Energy Projects who have written off carbon credits as a funding mechanism should take heart in the form of the Australian Carbon Tax legislation which allows for purchase of carbon credits from outside Australia post 2015, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Proposed Gujarat Solar Policy Tariffs for period 29th Jan 2012 to 31st March 2015

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gujarat Solar policy enters a new tariff phase for the period 2012-2013 for PV  and 2012-2015 for Solar Thermal, interestingly rates proposed for Solar Thermal are much higher than those for PV even though CSP is supposed to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Gujarat Solar Policy Update by the Secretaries of Energy and GERC

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The conference on Reverse Bidding organized by Renewable Markets India in Ahmedabad included a significant amount of disclosure and discussion on the status of projects in Gujarat along with the thought process behind the new tariff for the next control … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Updated Events: Curtain Raiser On Gujarat Solar Mission 2 and highlights of Solar Tariff Control Period of 2012-2014 at the Reverse Bidding for Solar Projects: India 2011 with new venue now moved to Ahmedabad

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Curtain Raiser On Gujarat Solar Mission 2 and highlights of Solar Tariff Control Period of 2012-2014 at the Reverse Bidding for Solar Projects: India 2011 with new venue now moved to Ahmedabad The event has now moved to Ahmedabad on … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Events: Attend the Reverse Bidding for Solar Projects and the Power Trading Summit

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Power Trading Summit: India 2011! India’s largest international power trading conference “POWER TRADING SUMMIT: INDIA 2011”, to be held on 26th September 2011, Crowne Plaza Today, New Delhi. 125+ event participants from across India! Please quote the forum discount code: … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Indian Solar Saga Part 2 of 3 – Central and State Grid Solar Policies

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

In part 1 of the 3 part series we have covered the Indian power generation scenario and Gujarat Solar policy with insights on pros and cons of the state. In this post we will cover the Central Government Policy as … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Only half of JNNSM projects under reverse bidding have been able to secure financial closure

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

PV Magazine has reported that only half of the projects allocated under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) have achieved financial closure and the remaining Power Purchase Agreements stand cancelled. Documented proof of financial closure is required by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Biomass Energy Conclave: India 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The annual Biomass Energy Conclave: India 2011 is being organized by Renewable Energy Markets in Hyderabad at the Taj Krishna, Hyderabad August 25, 2011. Quote the code “NaturalGroup299” for the forum discount of 10%. You can join the forum at … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Renewables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Indian Solar Saga Part 2 of 3 – Central and State Policies

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The 2nd part of the series is now available on my Renewable Energy Magazine Blog and details the current state of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission JNNSM projects with insights as well as an overview of a few key solar … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Indian Solar Saga Part 1 of 3 – Grid connected Policy Framework

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

In every major city in India, smog is a constant companion. Burning of fossil fuel to power vehicles, homes, industries, and ward away insects as well as the cold have created a tremendous deficit in the human aspect of living. … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

New REC forebearance price target for next control period beginning 1st April 2012 announced

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

A new order released by the Central Energy Regulatory Commision (CERC) has reduced the REC prices for both Solar and Non-Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) with effect from 1st April 2012. The most significant reduction is of the Solar REC forbearance prices … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Indian Solar Saga Part 1 of 3 – Grid Connected Policy Framework

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

My articles on Renewable Energy in India will feature first on Renewable Energy Magazine, before they are posted to my blog in a couple of weeks. Please do visit the blog for my article titled – The Indian Solar Saga … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables, Solar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Indian Solar Saga Part 1 of 3 – Grid Connected Policy Framework

My blog will now also be available at http://renewableenergymagazine.com

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Any new articles I write, will now be posted a couple of weeks earlier on Renewable Energy Magazine before they are posted here. Please do visit The Renewable Energy Magazine website for the latest articles Regards Ritesh

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Will REC’s be the solution for grid based renewable projects in India

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) mechanism was introduced last year with the intent to subsidize the market for renewable energy power though these certificates have only started trading in the month of March 2011. There have been numerous conferences on … Continue reading →

Posted in Biomass, Hydro, Renewables, Solar, Wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments