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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that

Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: … Continue reading

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KERC Sets New Benchmark Tariff of Rs.4.36 (~$0.064)/kWh for Grid Connected Large-Scale Solar Projects for FY2017-18

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has set Rs.4.36 (~$0.064)/kWh as the benchmark tariff for grid-connected large-scale solar projects for financial year (FY) 2017-18. The new benchmark tariff will be applicable to all new grid-connected MW-scale solar PV projects entering … Continue reading

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Karnataka’s rooftop solar scam: 9 executive engineers suspended

 BENGALURU: Jolted by a rooftop solar power project scam, the Karnataka government on Wednesday ordered the suspension of nine executive engineers from three electricity supply companies for having executed fake power purchase agreements (PPAs).  Briefing reporters here, power minister D … Continue reading

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