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MNRE Implements Quality Control Measures to Address Low Quality Solar Equipment

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Gazette-notification_quality-control-order-of-SPV-Systems-Devices The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has begun implementing a quality control order that requires manufacturers to register with the Bureau of Indian Standards for the use of a “Standard Mark” to comply with the Indian quality … Continue reading →

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Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism – Feasibility Study – Nov 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

This feasibility report on the Common Risk Mitigation Facility (“CRMM”) (the Study) has been driven by governments of seventeen (17) nations with strong solar potential – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, India, France, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, … Continue reading →

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10 years of R&D spending analysis of 12 key PV module manufacturers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

 A technology buy cycle driven by PERC technology is keeping R&D spending high. Image: Fraunhofer ISE R&D spending patterns Combined R&D expenditures of 12 major PV module manufacturers in 2016, tracked since 2007, declined by approximately 4.4% in 2016 to … Continue reading →

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Low Indian solar tariffs begin to backfire

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Consistent naysayers have predicted that the strategy of presuming module prices would continue to fall would backfire. Credit: Renew Power After two years of tumbling solar tariffs hitting the headlines, the Indian industry is feeling the consequences of its risk-taking … Continue reading →

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Turkey publishes antidumping fee and list for China-based PV manufacturers

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

A months-long investigation into price dumping in Turkey has concluded, with the Turkish government announcing a list of China-based PV manufacturers who will be subject to antidumping fees for PV imports. Photovoltaic panels manufactured outside of Turkey are already subject … Continue reading →

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India diverts Rs 56,700 crore from the fight against climate change to Goods and Service Tax regime

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s biggest domestic source of public funds to push renewable energy and protect the environment has become a victim of the Goods and Services Tax. In April, the government included the tax collected on production and import of coal to … Continue reading →

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India energy ministry plans 7.5 GW support program for domestic solar manufacturing

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has initiated the second phase of its CPSU program to provide installation capacity totaling 7.5 GW of solar projects made using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. India is seeking to protect its … Continue reading →

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Major relief for solar power developers: Projects deadline extended

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays caused by circumstances beyond their control. Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the … Continue reading →

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In a first, Madhya Pradesh takes away must-run status of renewable projects

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The state would now have the freedom to back down from renewable projects whenever it wishes to….. The flag bearer of headline renewable energy growth, Madhya Pradesh, in a latest amendment has suggested taking away the “must-run” status of renewable … Continue reading →

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GST for Solar at 5%, Govt issues clarification

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

The government will levy a 5 per cent tax on all equipment required for generating solar power compared with nil duty now, a government official clarified, putting an end to confusion about the new taxation policy for the industry after … Continue reading →

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GST (Goods and Service Tax) rates from July 1

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Description of goods Rate 1 Bullions. 1% 2 Gold and silver ornaments. 1% 3 Precious stones. 1% 4 Canteen Sales Department (CSD) 1% SCHEDULE – IV [See section 12(4)(c)] Goods Taxable at 4 per centum Description of goods Rate 1 … Continue reading →

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Limit on ‘rooftop solar power’ output scrapped in Gujarat

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday announced a key change in the ‘Rooftop Solar Project Policy for Homes’ — the condition that the solar plant’s capacity should be within 50% of the sanctioned load has been removed. He announced … Continue reading →

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Benchmark Cost for “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme” for the year 2017-18

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Subject: Benchmark Cost for “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar  Power Plants Programme” for the year 2017-18.  In continuation of this Ministry’s sanction order number 5/23/2009-P&C (Pt. iii) dated 3rd November 2014 reg. additions/amendments in the above mentioned scheme, I … Continue reading →

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MNRE does not sanction projects to Channel Partners or release subsidy directly to users. The release subsidy is through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and other Government Agencies or SECI. (Dr. G Prasad) Scientist-F/ Director 01.03.2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Notice The Ministry is in receipt of applications/representation from general public for release of subsidy against the Rooftop Solar Systems installed by MNRE empanelled channel partners or new entrepreneurs without any prior sanction/approval from MNRE/SNAs. It has been observed that … Continue reading →

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How will GST impact Solar Projects in India

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Implications-of-GST-on-delivered-cost-of-Renewable-Energy Executive summary Multiple Indirect taxes are currently levied on transactions in India. Some of the taxes are levied and collected by the Central Government, while other taxes are collected by the State Governments. Accordingly, the current Indirect tax regime … Continue reading →

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Solar power tariffs close to sub Rs 3 per unit mark

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Final Rewa Bidders List: 1. Acme Solar- Rs 2.97 (winner- Unit2) 2. Solenergi Power- Rs 2.974 (winner- Unit3) 3. Mahindra Renewable- Rs 2.979 (winner -Unit1) 4. SBG cleantech- Rs 2.98 5. Enel Green- Rs 2.993 6. Aditya Birla- Rs 3.089 … Continue reading →

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Renewables 2016 Global Status Report

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

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The best and worst countries in the world when it comes to air pollution and electricity use

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

China steals an unsavory global spotlight for the thick, noxious smog that often chokes its mega-cities. Air pollution has become so bad in Beijing, for example, that Chinese officials aim to slash its local coal consumption by 30% in 2017. … Continue reading →

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Budget 2017 – Solar / Renewable Synopsis

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

Indian Budget 2017 80 IA benefit for projects now stands withdrawn from 2017 Accelerated Depreciation stands at 40% Allocated an outlay of above Rs.10,000 crore for 2016-17. This outlay includes Rs.5,000 crore from the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) with the balance … Continue reading →

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Agenda Note for National Review Meeting of State Principal Secretaries and State Nodal Agencies of Renewable Energy on 23rd and 24th January 2017-New Delhi

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

background-note-meet 23 24 jan 2017 Comprehensive data on the current situation to date in Renewable Energy, a must read

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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 Ritesh Pothan

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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Power loss due to soiling on solar panel: A review

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

The power output delivered from a photovoltaic module highly depends on the amount of irradiance, which reaches the solar cells. Many factors determine the ideal output or optimum yield in a photovoltaic module. However, the environment is one of the … 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 Ritesh Pothan

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 Ritesh Pothan

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 Ritesh Pothan

  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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LOAD GENERATION BALANCE REPORT 2016-17 – Central Electricity Authority

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

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National Solar Mission – Implementation of State-Level Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Programs in India – Best Practise Guide

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

National Solar Mission Implementation of State-Level Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Programs in India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has announced an ambitious solar target of 100,000 megawatts (MW) installed capacity by 2022, of which 40,000 … Continue reading →

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Karnataka’s rooftop solar scam: 9 executive engineers suspended

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

 BENGALURU: Jolted by a rooftop solar power project scam, the Karnataka government on Wednesday ordered the suspension of nine executive engineers from three electricity supply companies for having executed fake power purchase agreements (PPAs).  Briefing reporters here, power minister D … Continue reading →

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Statements Of Reasons for Distribution Open Access Regulations, 2016 and Transmission Open Access Regulations, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Statement of Reasons_DOA & TOA Regulations, 2016 Proposed in Draft DOA Regulations 3.1. Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, a Consumer having Contract Demand of 500 kW and above with a particular Distribution Licensee shall be eligible for Open … Continue reading →

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Thunderstorm damages solar power plant in Mansa

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Damaged 15MW solar panel after a storm at Nangla village in Mansa on Friday night. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT Photo) Thunderstorm on Friday night ripped apart a Rs 100 crore solar power plant installed here at Nangla village. According to an official … Continue reading →

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India won’t need extra power plants for next three years, says government report

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

India won’t need any new power plants for the next three years as it is flush with generation capacity, according to a government assessment. But, ironically, more than a third of the country’s population still lives without power. The country … Continue reading →

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MNRE compilation of documents for Rooftop Solar

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click below http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-rooftop-grid-connected/

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Empanelment of Channel Partners, Channel Partners (New Entrepreneurs) and Government Agencies under Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme.

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Empanelment of Channel Partners, Channel Partners (New Entrepreneurs) and Government Agencies under Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme.

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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Transmission Open Access) Regulations, 2016 MERC (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2015 MERC Distribution Open Access Regulations 2016 MERC Transmission Open Access Regulations,2016 Gazette Notification Dated 30 March, 2016 Statement of Reasons

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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 Ritesh Pothan

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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Gujarat promotes rooftops with additional subsidy for households

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Accordingly, State Government is pleased to announce a Scheme of Subsidy for promoting large-scale installation of grid connected Solar Roof top Systems by private residential consumers across the State, with following terms & conditions: A Subsidy of Rs 10,000 per … Continue reading →

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Approval of Guidelines for implementation of Scheme for setting up of over 5000 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under Batch-IV of Phase-II of the National Solar Mission

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

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The WTO Just Ruled Against India’s Booming Solar Program

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Cartoon by Courtenay Lewis On the heels of the recent global summit in Paris to tackle climate disruption, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against an important piece of the climate solution puzzle: India’s ambitious program to create homegrown … Continue reading →

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NTPC UP 100 MW Solar Bidders

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

1 PRAYATNA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED 4.78 2 AZURE POWER INDIA PVT LTD 4.78   3   ACME SOLAR HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED   4.79   4   OPG POWER GENERATION PRIVATE LIMITED   4.81   5   Orange Renewable Power Private … Continue reading →

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UP Net Metering Policy 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Uttar Pradesh  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission Notification  No.:  UPERC/Secretary/RSPVRegulations/2015/2150 The connectivity levels at which the rooftop solar PV system shall be connected with the distribution system are as specified below: The eligible consumer shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and … 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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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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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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Draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has prepared draft MERC (Terms and conditions for determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2015. The proposed Regulations would supersede the earlier Regulations of 2010. The draft Regulations have been placed on the Commission’s websites … Continue reading →

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MP Solar Tender for 300MW oversubcribed by 12 times, pushing Solar prices to a new all time low of Rs.5.051 per KWh

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

MP leads the way in dropping Solar prices to an new low in fixed rate PPAs at Rs. 5.051 S.No Company MW Capacity Tariff (Rs/kWh) 1 Sky Power South East Asia Holding Ltd 50 5.051 2 Sky Power South East Asia … Continue reading →

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Draft of Indian Renewable Energy Act 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for comments/observations/feed-back on the Draft Renewable Energy Act 2015 In October 2014, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had constituted an Expert Committee to provide a draft Renewable Energy Act. The Committee met on 7 November 2014, … 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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Sunrise sector steers ahead

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

It is the country’s biggest initiative to make the most of sunny days. Initiated as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, the Solar Mission has propelled the country to new heights as far as clean energy is … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra govt clears new renewable energy policy

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set a target of generating 14,400 MW… The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday passed the New and Renewable Energy Policy 2015 and has set … Continue reading →

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