Tag Archives: Solar Thermal

IRENA_ReachingZero_Summary

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Now.Solar

This Reaching zero with renewables study outlines the best available deep decarbonisation options for those sectors. Prepared by the International RenewableEnergy Agency (IRENA), it supports the aim of holding the global temperature rise at 1.5o C this century, compared to … Continue reading →

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Determination of tariff for Grid Interactive Megawatt scale Solar Power Plants – KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

On the basis of the approved parameters, the Commission hereby approves the following tariff: Type of Solar Plant Approved Tariff in Rs/Unit Solar PV Power Plants 6.51 Solar Thermal Power Plants 10.85 This Order is signed and issued by Karnataka … 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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Determination of Generic Levelised Generation Tariff for FY 2014-15 for Power Generated from Solar Power PV Projects including Rooftop Solar PV and Small Power Projects and Solar Thermal Power Projects

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Based on the MVR notified by the Government of Bihar for ekfasla / un-irrigated type of land in different parts of the State, the Commission has considered Rs. 5 Lakhs / Acre as cost of land for the Solar PV … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu TNERC announces new tariff for Solar at ₹ 7.01 per KWh PV and ₹ 11.03 per KWh Thermal

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has announced new tariff for solar power producers who put up plants in the state. They would be paid Rs 7.01 per unit of power generated from a solar photovoltaic plant, and Rs … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLES 2014 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT – Key Figures

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

  The newly released Renewables 2014 Global Status Report is now available. Find out what made 2013 another record year for renewables. Read about: > expansion of supporting policies in developing economies > additions to electricity generating capacity > progress … Continue reading →

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Karnataka KREDL Issues RFP and Draft PPA for bidding of 500MW Solar PV Projects

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (“Authority”/ “KREDL”) incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 is a nodal agency of the Government of Karnataka to facilitate the development of renewable energy in the State of Karnataka. KREDL processes all applications received for setting up of … Continue reading →

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Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (“KERC”), GoK intends to undertake development of 50 (Fifty) MW of solar thermal and/or solar PV power plants in the State of Karnataka

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

GoK intends to undertake development of 50 (Fifty) MW of solar thermal and/or solar PV power plants in the State of and collectively reGoK has, through KREDL, decided to carry out the bidding process for  selection of the Bidders to … Continue reading →

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Solar power: ‘Mandatory local content may lead to trade row’

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s decision to make the use of domestic contents mandatory in generating solar power under its national solar programme may lead to trade disputes instead of helping domestic manufacturers, according to US-based clean energy consultancy Mercom Capital Group. The first … Continue reading →

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World’s largest 280 MW solar thermal parabolic plant with storage comes on-line

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Concentrated solar thermal is again making the news, with the world’s largest parabolic trough array with thermal storage – opening for business in Arizona. The 280MW Solana Solana Generating Station constructed by Spanish group Abengoa has six hours of molten storage capacity … Continue reading →

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