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GUVNL, Gujarat Discoms want to avail RECs For Solar Power Purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers…

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Gujarat Discoms have filed an petition with CERC to grant Renewable Energy Certificates for the amount of solar power purchased by them from the Gujarat Solar Park Developers in excess of the Renewable Purchase Obligations; however the CERC has … Continue reading →

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Kerala Cabinet approves Solar Energy Policy

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh – Finally! The Kerala Cabinet has approved a Solar Energy Policy that seeks to raise installed capacity of the solar sector to 500 MW by 2017 and 1,500 MW by 2030. The mission is to contribute to long-term energy … Continue reading →

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Final Guidelines for Selection of 750 MW Grid Connected Solar Power Projects Under Batch-I of JNNSM Phase-II

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

MNRE finally releases the final guidelines for the next phase of 750 MW, click here for the entire document and some important excerpts below RFS_Documents For Selection of SPD under JNNSM Phase II Batch I Domestic Content Requirement Out of … Continue reading →

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Biomass power plants cut output in Tamil Nadu

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Demand comes down due to State’s power restrictions on HT consumers The relaxation of power cut restrictions on high tension (HT) consumers can also lead to problems for some. Since the middle of August when the State government lifted the … Continue reading →

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Study on the sustainability of Biomass based power generation in Karnataka TERI – 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Biomass is a renewable resource and estimated to be surplus across the country. It has been identified as a potential source for power generation. Biomass is derived from the by-products of various resources like agricultural crops such as paddy, corn and sugarcane, wood … Continue reading →

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Next steps for the Indian Power Industry – The need to evolve

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

This article written by Ritesh Pothan was published in the July / August edition of Infraline Magazine Our nation has the good fortune of coming into its own at the time when solar is gaining increasing acceptability both as a … Continue reading →

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APTRANSCO makes open offer to Solar Developers for Rs. 6.49 per unit for 20 years valid upto 30th Sept 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Below for the documents APTRANSCO guidelines APTRANSCO format for processing security APTRANSCO list-of-substations APTRANSCO power-purchase-agreement APTRANSCO format-for-performance-guarantee Guidelines for Solar Power developers to apply Under Open Offer i.        The  Prospective  Solar  developers  are  requested  to  submit  their Application to Chief Engineer/IPC/APPCC/Vidyut Soudha/Hyderabad along with the … Continue reading →

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Uttarakhand comes up with innovative rooftop solar policy – Rs. 9.2 per KWhr injected into the grid is quite attractive

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

With power demand growing 10-15 percent annually, and the hydropower sector taking a beating in Uttarakhand, the government has come out with a new policy to harness solar energy using unutilised space on rooftops and wasteland around buildings. “Uttarakhand has … Continue reading →

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Global microinverter market to quadruple by 2017

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Sales of microinverters will increase by a factor of four in the next four years in view of growing demand in foreign markets, according to a new report by market research firm IHS. Commercial systems are expected to account for … Continue reading →

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Karnataka Approves 135 MW of Solar Farms with Bids from Rs. 5.51 per KWh to Rs. 8.05 per KWh

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Opening of Financial Bids of 130 MWs Solar RFP on 19th August 2013 Capacity to be allotted (MW) 130 Technology SPV KERC  approved Tariff for SPV (Rs./Unit) 14.50 Results of Financial bid Sl.No Name Capacity (MW) Proposed Capacity  for allotment(Mw) … Continue reading →

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LCPV and HCPV reaching a draw?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

While LCPV producers strive to match the costs of their technology to flat-plate PV and reduce the amount of silicon used in panels, HCPV companies are looking for ways to drive down upfront costs brought about by the use of … Continue reading →

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TNERC deals a hard blow to Solar PV suggesting just Rs. 5.78 per KWhr with NO escalation

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Comprehensive Tariff Order on Solar Power” (Comments/Suggestions are invited on or before 31.08.2013)  With more solar power developers line up to set up their projects in the state, Tamil Nadu Elec­tricity Regulatory Com­mission (TNERC) issued a consultative paper on comprehensive … Continue reading →

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AP allow more firms to set up solar plants at Rs. 6.49 provided they submit their applications in the next 4 weeks

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to permit any company to set up a solar photovoltaic unit in the State assuring them of Rs 6.49 paise per kWh. Interested solar power developers have been told that they can submit applications within … Continue reading →

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Gujarat wants cut in solar power tariff for existing Solar Plants

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

GUVNL says developers are making unjustified and windfall profits. The state government has approached the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking a reduction in the solar power tariff, citing unwanted and windfall gains to the solar project developers. The Gujarat … Continue reading →

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Punjab discloses the names of successful solar developers with just 251 MW of the 300 MW taken

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

300 MW SOLAR PV BIDS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS CATEGORY – I (1 to 4 MW) Sr. No. Company Name Project Cap. (MW) Net Tariff Quoted, Rs./KWh 1 WAA Solar Pvt. Ltd. Project-1 2 7.20 Project-2 2 7.47 2 T R Energy & Agro Private … Continue reading →

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All India Generation vs Delivered – 99 GW* / 99,000 MW* (40%) of power is wasted every second

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

All India power generation as on April 2013 is 224 GW Whereas the actual consumption is just 125 GW 224 GW – 125 GW = ~99 GW* is lost in Generation, Transmission and Distribution Click here for the April 2013 Generation … Continue reading →

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The Rising Sun Grid parity gets closer – A point of view on the Solar Energy sector in India by KPMG

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Here for the Report The Solar PV industry has seen dynamic changes in the last twelve months. Module prices have seen precipitous fall thereby encouraging forecasts of early grid parity; while at the same time, this has raised concerns … Continue reading →

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Cumulative deployment of various Renewable Energy Systems / Devices in the country as on 31st March 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

New & Renewable Energy Cumulative deployment of various Renewable Energy Systems/ Devices in the country as on 31/03/2013 Renewable Energy Programme/ Systems Target for 2012-13 Deployment during March, 2013 Total Deployment in  2012-13 Cumulative achievement up to 31.03.2013 I.   POWER FROM RENEWABLES: A.   … Continue reading →

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Methodology (Draft) for Implementation of 750 MW New grid connected Solar Power projects Under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I (Initial Draft*)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Energy Corporation of India (A Govt of India Enterprise) This documents is prepared based on draft guide lines issued by MNRE for selection of 750 MW New grid connected Solar Power projects Under JNNSM Phase-II, Batch-I and may undergo changes. … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Solar power bids heading for re-tendering? States now expecting developers to quote below Rs. 7

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The government’s bid to finalise tenders for solar power and encourage generation of non-conventional energy to meet the gap in the demand and supply from conventional sources may not be a smooth affair. It may even lead to cancellation of … Continue reading →

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AP fixes Rs 6.49/unit for solar photovoltaic projects

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Andhra Pradesh is considering the possibility of a uniform tariff of about Rs 6.49 a unit for solar photovoltaic power projects. Following a detailed review of the various aspects of the bidding process, a Cabinet sub-committee on power seems to … Continue reading →

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Power Shortage and Its Impact on the Indian Economy

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The power supply position of the country remains grim even in the first year of 12th Five year plan 2012-2017 in spite of massive 55000 MW capacity addition in the 11th plan against meagre capacity addition of 21000 MW in … Continue reading →

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Central Electricity Authority Load Generation Balance Report 2012-13 – A Must Read

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Read the complete report here The annual Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for the year 2012-13 is the thirty first publication in the series brought out by CEA. The Report covers the month-wise anticipated energy requirement and availability (in MU) … Continue reading →

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The Myth: Renewable Energy Contributes 12.5% in total power generation in India

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Given 15-30% PLFs of renewable energy sources like Wind and Solar, RE in reality contributes below 5%, to the actual KWh energy generation in the country The present installed capacity of power generation in the country is about 2,12,829 … Continue reading →

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JNNSM has 70% of foreign Solar Cells / Modules installed in 77 projects to date

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government has stipulated certain technical measures to ensure quality of the PV modules used in Solar power projects taken up under different Central schemes of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). During last 3 years and current year … Continue reading →

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ReneSola sold out until July; posts record quarterly results

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

ReneSola reported net revenues of US$306.5 million in the fourth quarter, up 40.5% from US$218.2 million despite a decrease in the ASPs of solar wafers and modules. Full year 2012 shipments increased to a record 2.2GW, up over 70% from … 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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Andhra Pradesh releases its RFS for Grid connected Solar Plants

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

After TN failing miserably due to various issues on its 1000 MW ambitious solar plan, AP has taken up the baton. We anticipate that the credit ratings of the DISCOM may play a key role in getting in more players … Continue reading →

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