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Gujarat government announces new Wind Energy Purchase Rate at Rs. 4.15 per KWhr

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat government on Last Thursday approved the Wind Energy Policy to expedite and encourage development of wind power generation activities in the state, said a top minister. The 25-year policy will exempt the power producers from electricity duty and allow captive use, … Continue reading →

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Gujarat re-negotiating fixed tariffs for already commissioned 670 MW Solar plants under its Solar Policy

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

In a not so surprising move, the Gujarat Government after paying out a huge amount in fixed tariff for its 670MW commissioned plants is looking to change tariffs to be in line with the existing norms. It has offered approx. … Continue reading →

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Wind gets respite from increased T&W charges as Tribunal sets aside TNERC order on wheeling, transmission charges

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Wind power generators are allowed to supply any surplus electricity they have during windy months and take back power during non-windy months. In a move that would bring cheer to wind power generators in Tamil Nadu, the Appellate Tribunal for … Continue reading →

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Australia moves from coal to renewables: 51 percent by 2050

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

A farmer plows a field in front of wind turbines at the Infigen Energy wind farm located on the hills surrounding Lake George, 50 km north of the Australian capital city of Canberra May 13, 2013. Credit:Reuters Australia, one of the … 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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Rajasthan releases draft Rfp for 300MW Wind

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for Proposal (RfP) (DRAFT) Document For Setting up of Grid Connected Wind Power Projects of Total Capacity 300 MW in Rajasthan during FY 2013-14 Under “Policy for Promoting Generation of Electricity from Wind, 2012” RfP/Wind/2013-14/RREC/01 ISSUED BY Rajasthan Renewable … Continue reading →

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Age of renewables: Why shale gas won’t kill wind or solar

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The emergence of the shale gas boom in the United States, and the discovery of significant reserves in Australia and elsewhere, has prompted many people in the energy industry to proclaim a “golden age” of gas, one that will cause … Continue reading →

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Madhya Pradesh announces the highest Wind Tariff in India at Rs. 5.92/- per KWhr

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Given the low yields of wind power in the state, Madhya Pradesh has gone ahead and announced the highest Wind Tariff of Rs. 5.92/- per KWhr which is sure to boost the renewable energy portfolio of the state. In recent … Continue reading →

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Cumulative deployment of various Renewable Energy Systems / Devices in the country as on 31/01/2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

New & Renewable Energy Cumulative deployment of various Renewable Energy Systems/ Devices in the country as on 31/01/2013 Renewable Energy Programme/ Systems Target for 2012-13 Deployment during January, 2013 Total Deployment in 2012-13 Cumulative achievement up to 31.01.2013 I. POWER … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Green Energy Destabilizing Europe’s Electric Grids – Storage a dire necessity for RE to succeed!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

High use of renewable energy in eastern Germany driven by government green energy policies is causing instability to its own and its neighbours electric grid Germany is phasing out its nuclear plants in favor of wind and solar energy backed-up … Continue reading →

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Wind Developers vs MSEDCL; this round goes to the wind power generators but will MSEDCL comply

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra has been a cup of woe for Wind developers with MSEDCL applying arbitary charges and rules to open access consumers. The Wind Developers Association (InWEA) had petitioned MERC to nudge MSEDCL into line and the ruling is attached below … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy: The Big Picture

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Zachary Shahan Notably, the info below doesn’t even take into account the tremendous health costs of coal and natural gas, which would make them much more expensive “at the register” if actually included in the price. Solar Power Price Drops … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy certificate market crashes as state distribution utilities fail to meet norms

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Prices of these renewable energy certificates have dropped 45% in the past year because of paucity of buyers and as sellers keep off awaiting better prices   A fledgling market in clean energy certificates has crashed as state distribution utilities have failed to honour … Continue reading →

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Is the answer to India’s energy future blowing in the Wind? – by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan offer us an in-depth analysis of the wind industry present and future in India. “Wind is still considered an area of growth by the MNRE however the situation on the ground is a different story,” says Ritesh. “There … Continue reading →

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TANGEDCO to verify captive wind power units’ compliance with norms – Has Wind caused the downfall of the TN DISCOM

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Tangedco calculates that on the 6,000-odd million units of electricity generated by captive wind producers, it sustains a loss of close to Rs 500 crore. The Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has asked its Chief Engineers to verify whether … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu government offers interest-free loan to promote wind power units

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Seeking to attract more private players in wind power generation, the Tamil Nadu state government has said that it would provide interest-free loans for five years to new entrants. “The government is keen on more private companies producing electricity from … Continue reading →

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Wind to loose tax accelerated depreciation break come April 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: Bloomberg India will discontinue a tax break for wind farms starting in April, the beginning of the financial year, potentially stalling growth in a $3 billion market dominated by turbine-supplier Suzlon Energy Ltd. “Accelerated depreciation will go away in … Continue reading →

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Events: Wind IPP Summit: 2012 – Scale, Offshore and Repowering: Building Future Wind Capacity

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Wind IPP Summit: 2012 – Scale, Offshore and Repowering: Building Future Wind Capacity  17 – 18 January, 2012, Mumbai, India Wind energy is the largest source of renewable energy in India. Wind power in India has shown sharp growth, with … Continue reading →

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