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In India, Solar to Edge Ahead of Wind in 2020

Wind Energy, which had enjoyed a strong headstart in India, has been falling away, even as Solar catches up. 2020 will probably see total solar capacity overtake wind energy capacity in the country for the first time, ever. Wind Energy, which along with Solar Energy is expected to play a significant role for India to […]

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India Needs to Prioritise Rooftop Solar for Achieving 100 GW Target

India needs to prioritise rooftop solar among residential and industrial users for achieving its 100 GW solar target by 2022, a new report has revealed. India needs to prioritise rooftop solar among residential and industrial users for achieving its 100 GW solar energy target by 2022, a new report has revealed. Demand aggregation mechanism’ could help accelerate energy efficiency and […]

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Four ACME Solar Subsidiaries Gain Partial Wins in CERC Order

In its latest order, CERC has ordered partial relief to four ACME Solar subsidiaries in their petitions against NTPC and a host of southern power Discoms. In its latest order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ordered partial relief to four ACME Solar subsidiaries in their petitions filed against NTPC and a host of […]

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Limited CERC Relief For Avaada, Canadian Solar in GST Dispute with SECI

In a detailed order with far reaching implications for multiple cases related to the same issue, the Central Electricity Regulatory Comission (CERC) has provided limited relief to Avaada Power Private Limited and Canadian Solar Holdings on their GST related claims. The pricipal issue for both firms was that the enactment of the GST law was […]

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ICRA Predicts Slowdown in Wind Energy Capacity Addition in FY2020

ICRA has revised the outlook for the wind energy sector from stable to negative, predicting the Wind energy capacity addition to be subdued in FY2020 Wind energy capacity addition to be subdued in FY2020, amid challenges with payment delays from discoms and tight financing environment. In this context, ICRA has recently revised the outlook for […]

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Empower Solar Named 2020 Quality Solar Installer by NYSERDA

EmPower Solar has received the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row EmPower Solar, an Island Park-based solar installer, has received the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Quality Solar Installer award for the second year in a row. In an […]

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Reduction in Power Cost due to Prepayment by Customers: Power Ministry

The Ministry of Power has asked the state and UT governments to consider reducing the cost of power due to prepayment by the end consumers. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has in its latest notification asked the state and UT (Union Territory) governments to request the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERC) to consider reducing the […]

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HPERC Sets Levelised Tariff for Solar Projects for Last 6 Months of FY19-20

HPERC has set the generic levelised tariff for solar PV projects for the last six months of the financial year FY 2019-20 between Rs 3.93 and 4.06/kWh The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has in its latest order set the generic levelised tariff for solar PV projects for the last six months of the […]

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UDAY Not Failure; New Version Likely in Budget: Power Minister

Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget on Saturday, Power Minister R K Singh said that the UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) scheme was not a failure, however, an improved version of the programme, meant for revival for Discoms and to ensure 24X7 power, maybe announced in Budget. During an event, the Minister said quoted PTI […]

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