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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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Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Draft Regulations – Oct 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Salient features of Draft MERC Rooftop RE Regulations 2019   Banked energy – excess than consumed in same TOD slot wherever applicable   1 MW capacity limit – but not for net billing   Can be owned by consumer, third … Continue reading →

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Low Tariffs Pushing Developers to Cut Costs and Quality of Solar Mounting Structures

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

With limited ability to reduce prices of modules and inverters, developers are trying to cut costs on other equipment Module mounting structures are the backbone of any solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project. Good quality mounting structures on a ground-mounted or … Continue reading →

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Emerging Markets Outlook 2018. Energy transition in the world’s fastest growing economies

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

Fuelled by surging electricity demand and sinking technology costs, developing nations are today leading a global clean power transition. This marks a remarkable turnabout from a decade ago when the world’s wealthiest countries accounted for the bulk of renewable investment … Continue reading →

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BIS for Inverters extended to June 2019

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 4th January, 2019 S.O. 46(E).—whereas the Central Government had issued “Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017“ vide S.O. 2920(E) dated 5th September, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Solar Policy 2019

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE & INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT – Development of Solar Power in Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy-2018 – Orders – Issued. ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE & INVESTMENT (PR.II) DEPARTMENT G.O.MS.No. 1 ORDER: Dated: 03-01-2019 Read … Continue reading →

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MNRE revises BIS Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had notified the above mentioned Quality Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017 vide Government of India Gazette notification No. 2561 dated 5th September 2017. As per this notification … 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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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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New take on residential solar systems and street lighting shows innovative thinking by Tamil Nadu

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

In addition to the newly launched Solar Policy, TN is now pushing ahead with redefining the norms for home and street lighting. To reduce the pressure on the grid during the peak hours, TEDA has introduced guidelines for grid interactive solar systems … Continue reading →

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