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New MNRE Guidelines for Solar Manufacturers to Keep Project Quality in Check

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a set of guidelines to be followed by solar manufacturers for models of modules that will be utilized in government-owned projects and those set up for the sale of electricity to … Continue reading →

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Benchmark Cost for “Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme” for the year 2017-18

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

In continuation of this Ministry’s sanction order number 5/23/2009-P&C (Pt. Ill) dated 3rd November  2014 reg. additions/amendments  in the  above  mentioned  scheme,  I am  directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for the revised Benchmark Cost with … Continue reading →

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Exemption of Electricity Duty to Open Access consumers who are exempted to pay Electricity Duty. MSEDCL

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

MAHAVITARAN Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. Prakashgad, Plot No.G-9, Sandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051 (P) 26474753, (0) 26474211126472131, Fax- 26472366, E-Mail;-cecomm@mahadiscom.in   To, P-Com/Accts/EDI                                                            DEC 2016] All superintending Engineers                                                                                                        ‘ O&M … Continue reading →

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Solar nearly level with wind and out-competing fossil fuels in developing countries – BNEF

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

Average capital expenditure (capex) for PV projects in developing countries during 2015 stood at US$2.15 million/MW, rapidly approaching average wind capex of US$2.02 million/MW. Credit: BNEF Driven by steep cost declines in PV equipment, solar is now on a par … Continue reading →

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THE TELANGANA STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION Regulations for connectivity with the Grid and sale of electricity from the Roof- top Solar Photovoltaic – Draft

Posted on December 20, 2016 by

4.1  The distribution licensee shall permit the net metering arrangement to an eligible consumer who has installed or intends to install the grid connected Rooftop Solar PV System in its area of supply on a non-discriminatory and first come first … Continue reading →

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Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

  Grid Parity of Solar PV Rooftop Systems for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors: New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute. 172 pp. Amazing Compilation of Details and a must read Grid Parity_SolarPV Rooftop

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Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Solar Energy Projects for the State of Gujarat

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

Determination of Tariff for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Solar Energy Projects for the State of Gujarat. GERC_order_no._3_of_2015

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