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Solar and Wind Generators to Pay Deviation Charges for Under Production in Andhra Pradesh

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

To facilitate large-scale grid integration of solar and wind power while maintaining grid stability, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has released new regulations for forecasting, scheduling, and deviation settlement of solar and wind generation with immediate effect. All … Continue reading →

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GST may push up cost of solar power projects

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

The goods and services tax may increase solar energy project costs by 12%-18% and generation costs by 40-50 paise per unit, some industry leaders said, although the government said the new taxation regime won’t have much of an impact on … Continue reading →

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Understanding Energy Challenges in India – World Bank Report

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

Below are the graphs from the report which explains the energy scenario, challenges and needs for Indian Energy Generation Click here for the full report

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The top 5 trends in India on Energy

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

1. There isn’t enough coal to supply India’s need for the next decade 2. Clean Energy is the next evolution which has come of age with Solar energy generation now equivalent to Thermal 3. Nuclear isn’t going to solve even … Continue reading →

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Developers go into a huddle to beat anti-dumping scare

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Solar power developers in the country have united to devise a strategy to counter any anti-dumping duty on solar cells and panels imported from China and the US. (Anti-dumping investigations were notified by the Ministry of Commerce on November 28.) … Continue reading →

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JNNSM Phase II – Draft Policy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Moving forward after 2 successful bids, MNRE has now released the JNNSM_Phase_II_Dec_2012_Draft The draft policy makes for some good reading on the current scenario of Solar in India with information presented on the various facets of the prior policies and summaries … Continue reading →

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NABARD funded initiative helps Sitraruvipatti settlement get solar units: similar delivery methods can change the fate of rural india

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Sitraruvipatti village sees power for the first time Special ArrangementAyyavu, a resident of Sitraruvipatti village, a settlement located near Vellimalaipatti in Kottampatti block of Madurai district, receives the first solar equpment during a function on Friday. For the 25 families … Continue reading →

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