Tag Archives: Solar India

PPA with NTPC raises questions of tariff overload

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

This is a questionable deal that will burden the discoms and consumers and benefit NTPC, says M. Venugopala Rao, convenor of Centre for Power Studies. Energy consumers in Andhra Pradesh may have to bear a burden of Rs. 4505 crore … Continue reading →

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Free passage for green power soon

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The government will allow free transmission of power from renewable sources and may also move to double the number of solar parks in the country to 50, power, coal and renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. “We are … Continue reading →

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RERC orders reducing transmission charges for solar projects

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued an order for reducing transmission charges for inter-state open access solar projects in the state by 50 per cent, Rajasthan Solar Association said today. “This by-far is one of the key enablers implemented … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Policy 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat Government announced a new solar power policy which seeks to provide incentives to generating units and significantly scale up production from this renewable and clean source of energy. The Energy and Petrochemicals Department brought out the ‘Gujarat Solar Power … Continue reading →

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Telangana solar power: SkyPower offers lowest bid; ACME Group bags 446 MW

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

SkyPower South East Asia has come up with the lowest bid for supplying solar power to Telangana, with an offer of ₹5.17 per unit for one project of 50 MW and ₹5.26 for three projects of 50 MW each.The ACME … Continue reading →

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NTPC to sign fresh PPAs with buyers, bundle thermal, solar in 85:15 ratio

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

NTPC, India’s largest power producer, has decided to sign fresh power purchase agreements (PPAs) with existing customers and bundle thermal power with solar power in 85:15 ratio. According to a directive issued by the power ministry, utilities will have to … Continue reading →

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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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Punjab Follows in Karnataka’s Footsteps by issuing 1MW upto 2.5 MW at a fixed tariff – DRAFT SCHEME FOR ALLOCATION OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS TO LAND OWNING FARMERS

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

As provided in the NRSE Policy-2012 and subsequent amendment, this scheme is introduced for allocation of Solar Power Projects to the land owning farmers effective from 1.4.2015. The Government of Punjab endeavors to promote solar energy projects by land owning … Continue reading →

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Determination of generic levellised tariffs for Solar PV Projects (Draft) under Regulation 17 of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The tariff so determined in respect the current financial year shall apply for the FY 2016-17 also in cases where PPA is signed by 31.03.2016 and the entire capacity covered by the PPA is commissioned on or before 31.03.2017. The Commission however observes that … 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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Barriers to Solar Financing in India

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

By Vedant Rathi The Indian solar industry has grown about a hundredfold in the past four years, from 36 MW in March, 2010 to 2,600 MW in March, 2014. The Modi government has set an ambitious target of reaching a … Continue reading →

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Delhi discoms draw elaborate plans to promote solar power

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

NEW DELHI: Realising the potential of solar energy, the three private power distribution companies in the city have drawn up elaborate plans to encourage domestic consumers to set up rooftop solar panels and earn money by selling the electricity to … Continue reading →

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Central Government notifies the Tariff policy in continuation of the National Electricity Policy (NEP)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Key highlights related to Renewables 1. No Inter-state transmission charges 2. Generating company proposing to establish a coal/lignite based thermal generating station after a specified date shall be required to establish a renewable energy generating station of at least 10% … Continue reading →

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ROOFTOP SOLAR GRID INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS BASED ON NET METERING REGULATIONS,2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Bihar is now on its way to promoting solar as a rooftop power solution finally, The eligible consumer may install the rooftop solar system under net metering arrangement which, a) shall be within the permissible rated capacity as defined under these … Continue reading →

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Implementation of 73 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV Power Scheme in Warehouses in Selected States in India

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The bidding process is under Rooftop Warehouse Scheme (RWS) – Phase-I for aggregate capacity of 73 MW. The projects shall be implemented on Build Own Operate basis which include sale of the Solar Power to the concerned state DISCOMs. Bidder … Continue reading →

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Implementation of Project for setting up of 15,000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power plants through NTPC Ltd. / NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) under National Solar Mission

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The scheme will be implemented through the NTPC / NVVN (the power trading arm of NTPC Limited) under Ministry of Power. The scheme envisages setting up of Grid-connected solar PV power plants of 15,000 MW aggregate capacity in three tranches: … Continue reading →

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Final Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid – Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

National Solar Mission  Phase-II (2013-17) Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid – Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II “State Specific Bundling Scheme” Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy January 2015 Click here for the Final Draft … Continue reading →

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Seven Reasons Cheap Oil Can’t Stop Renewables Now

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

  Oil prices have fallen by more than half since July. Just five years ago, such a plunge in fossil fuels would have put the renewable-energy industry on bankruptcy watch. Today: Meh. Here are seven reasons why humanity’s transition to … Continue reading →

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GUIDELINES FOR CAPITAL SUBSIDY SCHEME OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA FOR PROMOTING SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (SPV) WATER PUMPING SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSE

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

A SPV water pumping system consists of PV array, a DC/AC surface mounted / submersible / floating motor pump set, electronics, if any, interconnect cables and an ‘on-off’ switch. PV array is mounted on a suitable structure with provision of … Continue reading →

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Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance issues notice to all public sector banks to include Solar Rooftops as part of their home loan programme

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy PRESS RELEASE Loan for Installation of Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Plants The Government of India has set a challenging target of 40,000 MWp of Grid-Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Plants during … Continue reading →

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Haryana makes solar power must for all buildings

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Haryana government has decided to usher in the New Year with one of the biggest pushes for solar power in the country. The state has made it mandatory for all buildings on plot size of 500 square yards or … Continue reading →

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Indian States Solar Policy Framework for Grid Connected SPV Systems

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Grid Connected SPV Rooftop Systems Policy and Regulatory Framework in Various States (As on 14.11.2014) Sl. No. State (Issuing Authorities) Solar Rooftop Target Metering Mechanism Present Solar Tariff (Rs.) Policy/ Tariff * Validity Capping of System Capacity/ generation Eligibility Incentives … Continue reading →

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MNRE abolish’s affidavits and promotes self-certification with immediate effect for Solar Power Developers

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

In a bid to reduce onerous paperwork requirements, MNRE has  immediately abolished the need for Ministry’s OM  No.24/0 1/20 13-14/NSM dated  29.04.2013 regarding submission of an affidavit by the SPD on a hundred  rupees stamp paper. Click here for the entire … Continue reading →

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Grant of exemption of Excise Duty on the procurement of material/ components required for setting up of “Roof-top” Solar PV Power Plants (not connected to grid) – guidelines

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the entire document – Ritesh Pothan Developers who want to set up Roof-top Solar PV Power Plants and desire to avail the duty benefits for those plants shall, henceforth, submit the applications/BoM online in the enclosed formats, … Continue reading →

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Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Draft Guidelines for Selection of 3000 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects under Batch-II Tranche-I State Specific Scheme Government of India  Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – October 2014 The 1000 MW Bundling Scheme introduced under NSM Phase-I has been … Continue reading →

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CERC announces draft for revamp of Solar RECs in a welcome move to make it bankable

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI Petition No. SM/016/2014 (Suo Motu) Date of order: 30th September, 2014 Coram:                               Shri Gireesh B. Pradhan, Chairperson Shri M. Deena Dayalan, Member Shri A.K. Singhal, Member Shri A.S. Bakshi, Member ORDER IN THE MATTER … Continue reading →

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Local solar panel makers may help save US $42 billion: KPMG

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

A sustainable manufacturing policy for the solar panel industry could help save USD 42 billion in forex outgo by 2030, according to a KPMG report and the Indian Solar Manufacturers’ Association (ISMA). The ISMA also called for continued government support … Continue reading →

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UP Announces 200MW PV Winning Bidders and offers another 300MW

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

List of successful Bidders in Bid for Procurement of 200 MW     Power from Grid Connect Solar PV Power Projects SL No Firm Address MW Tariff (Rs) 1 Shri Colonizers & Developers Pvt. Ltd. S-14, 2nd Floor, Jaihind Commercial … 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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10 Huge Lessons We’ve Learned From Solar Power Success In Germany

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: While this article is dated Early 2013, it provides us an insight into the scare mongers especially Discoms who claim that Solar will disrupt existing power infrastructure whereas in truth Solar is an excellent energy security and distributed method … Continue reading →

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SUNEDISON DROPS INDIA SOLAR PROJECT ON DCR SUPPLY WORRIES

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

BlackRock Inc.-backed SunEdison Inc. dropped a solar power project in India as local equipment shortages and prices make it unviable. SunEdison is giving up the 20-megawatt project it won in an Indian government auction in February on concerns that local … Continue reading →

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MPPMCL – MP POWER MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Solar Power winners at and below Rs. 6.97 per KWh

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

MPPMCL declares the price bids and successful bidders are those who quoted Rs. 6.97/- per KWh and below for a total of 100MW Sr. No. Company No. of Generatio n Source Total Capacity Offered (MW) Quoted Tariff Rs./unit 1 Emami … Continue reading →

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BIDDING RESULTS : JNNSM Phase 2 Batch 1 : 750 MW Solar PV Grid Connected Projects

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) opened bids for the allocation under batch one of phase two of the National Solar Mission (NSM). A total of 68 bids were received from 58 developers, covering 122 projects with a cumulative capacity … Continue reading →

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Are thin films a much more riskier proposition than Crystalline Modules – This comparison report from WISE definitely thinks so

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

  Life of the modules While all the modules manufacturers claim 25 years of life whether it is crystalline or thin film, the main question is what would be the balance capacity after 25 years considering the degradation rate. A … Continue reading →

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JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I: Notification regarding Financial Bid opening and List of bidders found eligible for financial bid opening

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA NEW DELHI-110017 No. SECI/JNNSM/P-2/B-1/TC-Eval/2014                                                       Dated: 15th Feb, 2014 JNNSM Ph-II, B-I: Notification regarding Financial Bid opening and List of bidders found eligible for financial bid opening This has reference to the Request for Selection (RfS) … Continue reading →

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Snapshot of Bid opening of 750 MW SOLAR PV Projects under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

  Solar Energy Corporation of India New Delhi Ref: SECI/JNNSM PHASE-II B-I/RfS                                                                     21.01.2014 Snapshot of  Bid opening of 750 MW SOLAR PV Projects under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I Subsequent to issue of RfS (Request for selection) document by Solar energy Corporation … 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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Second set of clarifications on NSM Phase II Batch I

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Second Set of Clarifications to JNNSM Phase-II Batch-I(1) Sl. No. Queries SECI’s Replies VGF Related Queries 1. Ranking of SECI’s Charge SECI will have  second charge along with first charge of lending institutions. VGF Securitization Agreement shall be suitably amended. … Continue reading →

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India achieves 1.44GW cumulative capacity for Solar PV

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

India has plans to install a further 800MW in this fiscal year. Image: Tata Power India has achieved a total a cumulative capacity of 1,447MW for grid-connected solar PV. According to statistics from the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable … Continue reading →

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Uttar Pradesh RfP for 200MW of Solar Power Plants

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Based on its new Solar Policy 2013, the UP Renewable Energy Department is now looking to source 200MW equivalent of Solar Power from interested developers. The document is somewhat terse with no specifics but can be read here, the deadline … Continue reading →

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15780 off-grid SPV Power Plants with total capacity of 13.25 MWp Sanctioned in 2012-13

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry has sanctioned 15780 off-grid solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plants of total capacity of 13.25 MWp to be installed on individual houses in the country during 2012-13. Under the Off-grid and Decentralized Solar Applications Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National … Continue reading →

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NPD Solarbuzz: PV market to reach 31GW in 2013; 45% ground mounted

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

For the first time, China is expected to become the largest market, surpassing Germany. Indeed, Asia is fast becoming the largest markets, according to NPD Solarbuzz, which expects China, Japan, and India combined to account for 36% of global PV … Continue reading →

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Punjab Request For Proposal Document For New Grid Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects – 300 MW Capacity Under Phase – I

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Total aggregated capacity of the grid connected solar projects to be developed under Phase – I shall be 300 MW.  All the Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects under Phase – I shall be installed in the State of Punjab … Continue reading →

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Odisha Releases RfS of 25MW SPV under RPO of the State – Batch III

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, the State Nodal Agency (under Government of Odisha in Science and Technology Department), for promotion of renewable energy in the State intends to set up a Solar PV Power Project of 25 MW through a process of RfS … Continue reading →

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US challenges India’s solar program restrictions at WTO

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The United States on Wednesday filed a challenge with the World Trade Organisation over elements of India’s national solar program, which it said discriminates against foreign solar products in violation of a core global trade rule. The case comes as … Continue reading →

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Diesel price hikes making solar power more attractive

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Rising petroleum prices are expected to benefit renewable energy solution providers as commercial establishments that use diesel generator sets for their captive requirements may find solar power attractive. The city gas distribution (CGD) players too expect commercial establishments to switch from diesel to piped … Continue reading →

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Dumping duty to help Indian solar power gear makers: Experts

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Indian manufacturers of solar cells and modules would gain if the government imposes an anti-dumping duty, but it would also raise prices for project developers and eventually increase the price of power generated from these plants, industry officials and analysts … Continue reading →

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Opportunities and Challenges for Solar Minigrid Development in Rural India – NREL

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  The goal of this report is to inform investors about the potential of solar minigrid technologies to serve India’s rural market. India, a rapidly emerging economy with the world’s second largest population, is facing a surging energy demand. A large portion … Continue reading →

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States tap the sun to meet growing demand for energy

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Several States are rushing to install solar power to meet growing energy demand. For instance, in Karnataka, the State Government has decided to construct a 500-MW solar power complex in Chitradurga district, instead of the Bijapur district. Neighbouring Maharashtra too … Continue reading →

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Bidders seek fine-tuning of AP solar power project norms

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

AP Transco recently floated tenders inviting bids for setting up solar power farms across some select locations in the Andhra Pradesh with a total capacity of about 1,160 MW. Potential bidders for solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh, have sought … Continue reading →

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