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REPORT OF THE EXPERT GROUT

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Now.Solar

Today, India’s 275 GW of installed electricity generating capacity is significantly higher than 140 GW of peak demand. In fact, India’s coal generation capacity alone is higher than its peak demand. Despite installed capacity exceeding power demand, some parts of … Continue reading →

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In Energy Breakthrough, India Added More Renewable Than Fossil Fuel Capacity for the First Time Last Year

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

India added more energy capacity from renewable energy sources last year than from conventional sources like coal for the first time, an important breakthrough for a country that struggles with high greenhouse gas emissions and deadly air pollution. Not only did renewables exceed conventional sources, … Continue reading →

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Best Practice Manual for Investment in Ground Source Heat Pumps in India

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionAbout the Financing Investment in Clean Energy Platform Under the European Union (EU) – India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (www.cecp-eu.in), which was agreed at the EU-India Summit in 2016 and confirmed in 2017, 2020 and 2021, the EU Delegation … Continue reading →

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อุตสาหกรรมพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์’ จะขจัดความเชื่อมโยงการใช้ ‘แรงงานบังคับ’ ได้หรือไม่?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Now.Solar

ห่วงโซ่อุปทานอุตสาหกรรมพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ ‘จีน’ ถือเป็นผู้นำของโลก ชิ้นส่วนและอุปกรณ์ที่สำคัญของแผงโซลาร์เซลล์ส่วนใหญ่ผลิตจากจีนแทบทั้งสิ้น ในปี 2564 ประมาณการกันว่า ‘โพลีซิลิคอน’ วัตถุดิบที่ใช้ในการผลิต ‘แผงโซลาร์เซลล์’ 45% มาจาก ‘ซินเจียง’ ที่ถือเป็นหัวใจสำคัญของอุตสาหกรรมนี้ในจีน หมายความว่าชิ้นส่วนแผงโซลาร์เซลล์ส่วนใหญ่ในโลกน่าจะถูกผลิตขึ้นที่นี่ และอย่างน้อยบางส่วนก็อาจมีการใช้แรงงานบังคับชาวอุยกูร์ด้วย สหรัฐฯ และยุโรป กำลังกดดันจีนในประเด็นการใช้แรงงานบังคับ มีการออกกฎหมายห้ามนำเข้าสินค้าจากซินเจียงยกเว้นจะสามารถพิสูจน์ได้ว่าสินค้าดังกล่าวไม่มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับการใช้แรงงานบังคับ “พลังงานหมุนเวียนเป็นพลังงานแห่งเสรีภาพ” คริสเตียน ลินด์เนอร์ รัฐมนตรีคลังของเยอรมนีกล่าวไว้ไม่นานหลังจากรัสเซียบุกยูเครนในเดือน ก.พ. 2565 มีคำเปรียบเปรยว่าเมื่อดวงอาทิตย์ส่องแสงค่าใช้จ่ายด้านพลังงานก็ลดลง และในขณะที่รัสเซียจำกัดการส่งออกก๊าซไปยังยุโรป พลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ก็ดูเหมือนเป็นทางเลือกที่แข็งแกร่ง อย่างไรก็ตาม ข้อกล่าวหาเรื่องแรงงานทาสในอุตสาหกรรมพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ทำให้เกิดคำถามเกี่ยวกับต้นทุนที่แท้จริงของ “เสรีภาพ” และการห้ามนำเข้าสินค้าที่ผลิตโดยแรงงานบังคับ อาจทำให้การเปลี่ยนผ่านไปสู่พลังงานสะอาดช้าลง ในปี 2564 ประมาณการกันว่า ‘โพลีซิลิคอน’ (Polysilicon) วัตถุดิบที่ใช้ในการผลิต … Continue reading →

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Report on enhancing Solar PV rooftop uptake in India through innovative EU business models

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionGovernment of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of Renewable Energyby 2022, comprising 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, of which 40 GW3 has been targeted for solar rooftop. Though India has made significant … Continue reading →

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SMART GRID REPLICATION HANDBOOK FOR INDIA

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword India and the European Union come together to share their own knowledge to create a common new body of knowledge – the ‘Smart Grid Replication Handbook for India’. The Florence School could not be more grateful to the EU-India … Continue reading →

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النهوض بمصادر الطاقة المتجددة فالنهوض بمصادر البلدان الناميةالنهوض بمصادر الطاقة المتجددة فالنهوض بمصادر

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in 2013 undertook to support renewable energy projects through a joint initiative with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Through that facility, the fund has dispensed AED 1,285 billion (USD 350 … Continue reading →

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Corporate Renewable PPAs in India:Market & Policy Update January 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Now.Solar

More and more companies are procuring renewable power for their operations to help manage their electricity costs while contributing to corporate carbon emissions reduction targets. In India, the main drivers for many companies to do so are rising electricity tariffs … Continue reading →

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India Energy Outlook 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Now.Solar

India has seen extraordinary successes in its recent energy development, but many challenges remain, and the Covid‐19 pandemic has been a major disruption. In recent years, India has brought electricity connections to hundreds of millions of its citizens; promoted the … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition: Heating and Cooling

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Now.Solar

Reducing the use of fossil energy for heating and cooling remains one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition. Heating and cooling needs – including those for space heating and cooling in buildings, domestic hot water, cooking, industrialprocess heat, … Continue reading →

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Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Commissioned in 2015-16 as on 31/01/2016 Commissioning Status of Grid Connected Solar Power Projects under JNNSM in 2015-16   Sr. No.     State/UT Total MNRE Projects MW   State Policy MW   RPO MW   REC Scheme MW Pvt. … Continue reading →

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PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (PSERC) Determination of generic levellised generation tariff for Renewable Energy Power Projects for FY 2015-16

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Levellised Fixed Cost (₹/kWh) Variable Cost (FY 2015-16) (₹/kWh) Applicable Tariff Rate (₹/kWh) Benefit of Accelerated Depreciation, if availed (₹/kWh) Net Applicable Tariff Rate upon adjusting for Accelerated Depreciation benefit (3-4) (₹/kWh) 1 2 3 4 5 Biomass Power Projects(other … 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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Implementation of Scheme for setting up over 300 MW of Grid-Connected & Off-grid Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments under Ministry of Defence and Para Military Forces (under MHA) with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under Phase-II/III of JNNSM during 2014-15 and onwards

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Applicability: The capacity  of 300 MW of Grid-Connected  and off-Grid  Solar PV power projects,   will  be  set  up  in  various  Establishments  of  Ministry  of  Defence  i.e Establishments of Army,  Navy, Air Force, Ordnance Factory  Board,  Defence Laboratories and Defence PSUs … Continue reading →

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Natural Group Presentation at SolarTech – Solar Energy Policy July 2014 – Next Steps for Solar

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the entire presentation Natural Group_Presentation at SolarTech – Solar Energy Policy July 2014 My presentation at Solartech 2014 encompassed the next steps for Solar in India moving forward. A few suggestions include A. Focus has to be … Continue reading →

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NSEFI Letter to SECI and MNRE regarding Issues with DCR category projects under JNNSM Phase II, Batch I

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ref. No.: NSEFI/08/MNRE/2014 Date: March 24, 2014 Shri Tarun Kapoor, I. A. S., Jt. Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003, India Dear Sir, Subject: Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu Solar Consultation Meeting On 23.11.12 2 4.30 pm With Solar Power Developers / Bidders Points Discussed

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

tamil-nadu-consultation-meeting-on-23-11-12-2-4-30-pm.pdf It is proposed by TANGEDCO to procure 1000 MW of solar power from the solar power developers / bidders through competitive bidding route. • Capacity requirement is 1 MW and above. • EMD is Rs.7 lakhs per MW in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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JNNSM: Detailed Presentation on progress up to November 2012

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The JNNSM Solar Policy created history of sorts in dropping PV tariffs to the lowest levels of its times. This complete presentation by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd highlights the timelines, technologies, delays and provides interesting information that’s guaranteed to be of use … Continue reading →

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A Step Back in Time: REPORT ON BARRIERS FOR SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA by the World Bank – 2010

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The World Bank released this report in 2010 citing the various barriers to Solar in India and now would be a good time to see whether they were on the money. The full report The World Bank-Barriers for Solar Power Development … Continue reading →

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Amendments to Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

A. Para 4(a) In Para 4 (a) “States other than AP State” in the heading and content shall be read as “within the State.” In addition, the following sentence will be added: “They will qualify for REC subject to applicable … Continue reading →

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Policy For Implementation Of Solar Power Based Projects In Madhya Pradesh, 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy 2012 is amongst the well thought out in India. It provides incentives for those industries pushing for open access while reducing the need for government entities to invest in power generation. A number of states are … Continue reading →

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JNNSM: Phase 1 Batch 1, project status and tariff reduction numbers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  Scheme Projects allotted Projects Commissioned Weighted Average bid tariff % Reduction in tariff No. MW No. MW Large PV projects through NVVN 30 150 26 130 12.16 Rs. / Unit 32 % 2 Projects Cancelled Migration Scheme SPV 13 … Continue reading →

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Current status of JNNSM Phase-I – IREDA

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Scheme / Technology Projects allotted (no.) Capacity (MW) Projects commissioned (no.) Capacity (MW) Batch I Large scale PV 28* 140.00 25 125.00 Migration scheme (PV) 13 54.00 11 48.00 Migration Scheme (Thermal) 3 30.00 1** 2.50 RPSSGP 78 98.05 65 … Continue reading →

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Gujarat planning world’s largest solar power plant with funding from IFC

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

With renewable energy the in thing nowadays, the state government is exploring the possibility of setting up a 1,000 MW solar power project. The government has initiated talks with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank arm, seeking its support … Continue reading →

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Solar PV installations cross 1 GW / 1000 MW Mark

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar photovoltaic installations in India have crossed the 1,000 MW or 1 gigawatt (GW) mark, data made available by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, show. As at the end of June, India had grid interactive solar PV installed … Continue reading →

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Solar Panel Manufacturer Waaree now offering finance option

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Waaree Energies Pvt. Ltd, an end-to-end solution provider in solar energy based in Mumbai, India, has launched easy finance scheme as bridge finance as well as long term finance for solar PV projects. Waaree will now be offering finance to companies who have … Continue reading →

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Top 5 predictions for Solar PV in India for the year 2012 – Ritesh Pothan

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

There is a good amount of confusion reigning in the Solar PV arena and this post is to help clear up the air. I cannot guarantee the veracity of this post as the predictions are based on past inputs and … Continue reading →

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Azure Power (Gujarat), Millennium Synergy and ESP Urja, Solar power developers in legal tangle over shareholding pattern changes with Gujarat Govt

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Three solar power companies are in a legal tangle with the Gujarat Government over the issue of ownership of the companies that are putting up the projects. All the three – Azure Power (Gujarat), Millennium Synergy and ESP Urja – … Continue reading →

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Solar power shines on photo voltaic panel price crash

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Riding on the crash in photo voltaic (PV) panel prices, the solar power sector in India had a dream run last year with capacity ballooning to 940MW in 2011-12 from a paltry 20MW in 2010-11. That’s just statistics. What’s significant and not … Continue reading →

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India Banks Face Solar Setback As Projects Delayed, Fined

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Banks may restrict loans to Indian solar projects after the government fined 13 projects for delays, including one owned by Indian Oil Corp. (IOCL) An inquiry found 13 of 20 projects in northwestern Rajasthan state missed their deadline, according to … Continue reading →

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KREDL’s Mannur Solar Park in Bijapur, Karnataka

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. has embarked upon a Public-Private-Partnersip project for a 1000 hectare solar park at Mannur village in Bijapur. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) is in the process of seeking the requisite State Government approval … Continue reading →

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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 →

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List of Selected Projects under JNNSM Phase I Batch II

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

If you are interested in knowing the location and size of the allocated power plants under JNNSM Phase 1 Batch II, please click here

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Status of Commissioning of 20 Solar PV Projects located in the State of Rajasthan under JNNSM Phase-I, Batch-I: Notice inviting Comments

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

NVVN has recently posted the status of the solar power plants due for commissioning under JNNSM Phase 1 Batch 1 and have requested for any comments as well. Status of Commissioning of 20 Solar PV Projects located in the State … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Status of commissioned Solar Power Projects under Rooftop PV & Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP) (as on April 02, 2012)

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the update on the Status of commissioned Solar Power Projects under Rooftop PV & Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP) (as on April 02, 2012) or Click to access rooftop-pv-small-solar-power-generation-rpssgp-april-2012-update.pdf  

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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 →

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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 →

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MERC clarifies that 80IA will continue for projects in India, significantly benefiting renewable energy projects already plagued by low returns

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 80 IA OF INCOME TAX ACT Stakeholder Comments/Suggestions Bharat Forge submitted that the benefits under Section 80IA of the Income tax Act would not be available for projects commissioned after March 31, 2012 and hence, requested the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Government says Lanco Infratech flouted norms, but not involved in scam. NVVN turns a blind eye and forgives Lanco.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Lanco Infratech flouted norms of the national solar mission, but made up for it after a warning issued by the government, informed a senior official with the ministry of new and renewable energy. After completing the investigation against Lanco, ministry … Continue reading →

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Karnataka solar bids now out

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

CSP Draft PPA_KREDL_500MW Solar Projects RFP_kredl_500 mw solar projects_190614

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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 →

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JNNSM solar projects with confirmed financial closure exceeds 500 MW, Mr Anil Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, (NVVN)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

The Hindu Business line reports that the total capacity of all the projects that have confirmed financial closure exceeds 500 MW, Mr Anil Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) – the nodal agency for conducting the selection process for the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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