Tag Archives: solar power generation

Digitalisation & solar in emerging markets

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Now.Solar

DIGITAL SOLAR ENABLING ACCESS TO ENERGY IN OFF-GRID AND UNRELIABLE GRID CONTEXTS Around one billion people – mostly concentrated in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa – still live without access to electricity, and for hundreds of millions more, the electricity … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Now.Solar

Japan has led by the example of resilience and determination to build back better – be it rebuilding from the ruins of war or the fury of nature. It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Toolkit

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD After the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement, we have observed great global political will and momentum in dealing with challenges of climate change. India is taking global leadership by working to reduce the risk and impact of climate … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Now.Solar

ABOUT IRENAThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental or ganisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of … Continue reading →

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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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Telangana turns to solar power – Issues RFS for 500 MW

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Telangana government is placing its bets on the sun to help it tide over the energy crisis. With the state enjoying nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, the Telangana southern and northern power distribution companies have decided to … Continue reading →

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India Dumping Duties Risk Choking Modi’s Solar Revolution

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg A SolPac D160 solar field, comprising of parabolic solar concentrating reflector dishes developed by Thermax Ltd., stands at the Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, India. The Indian government may strangle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s … Continue reading →

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Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited suggestions and feedback from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce net metering for rooftop solar power generation

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited suggestions and feedback from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce net metering for rooftop solar power generation as per guidelines laid down by the ministry of new and renewable energy. The commission claims that, … Continue reading →

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Metering Protocol for Captive Solar Plants in Andhra Pradesh for REC

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy-2012 to encourage large scale solar power generation in the State vide G.O.Ms.No.39, dated 26.09.2012 & G.O.Ms. No. 44, dated 16.11.2012. As such, APTRANSCO / APDISCOMs have proposed to … Continue reading →

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US complains over India solar trade

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The US has launched a trade complaint against India over its national solar programme, highlighting renewable energy’s place as the new battleground in global trade. The case announced on Wednesday is the latest sign of rising trade tensions between the … Continue reading →

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