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Power Ministry Asks SERC to Reduce Tariff For Consumers Making Prepayment

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has asked the state and UT (Union Territory) governments to request the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERC) to consider...

Policies & Regulations | January 29, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2258 readings

Govt Targets Three-Fold Increase in Per Capita Consumption: R K Singh

“Our per capita consumption of electricity is very low and is a third of the world average. Our primary target is to increase per capita consumption three...

Policies & Regulations | January 28, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2470 readings

Chhattisgarh to Float Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects Under CAPEX Model

These grid-connected rooftop solar systems will be installed under the CAPEX model. The successful bidders can execute the projects for which the sites can...

Policies & Regulations | January 28, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2361 readings

Govt.of Andhra Pradesh Plans to Implement Solar Projects worth 10,000 MW

The energy secretary noted that the number of agricultural connections in the state now stands at 18.1 lakh after the fresh addition of 25,000 connections....

Policies & Regulations | January 27, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2595 readings

Renewable-Thermal Power Scheme Not likely to Appeal Bidders: Report

This is the first time this combination is being allowed in the Indian power sector. The scheme states that at least 51% of power outcome is required to come...

Policies & Regulations | January 27, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2452 readings

India Pursues Brazilian Investment in Renewable Energy Sector

India aims to add 175 GW of renewable power by 2022 and has already added 86GW with a further 36GW under installation. Power generation capacity is at roughly...

Policies & Regulations | January 24, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2446 readings

Niti Aayog Pursues Cabinet Go-ahead for Setting Up Battery Gigafactories

The move is part of an effort to push the use of EVs, for which high battery cost is a big obstacle. The batteries, presently being imported, account for more...

Policies & Regulations | January 24, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2376 readings

MNRE Suggests Levying Basic Customs Duty on Imported Solar Cells and Modules

At present India attracts 20 percent safeguard duty and no basic customs duty on imported solar cells and modules from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam

Policies & Regulations | January 22, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2523 readings

India's Renewable Energy Sector Registers Lowest Growth in 4 Years: CEA

The combined generation from solar, wind, small hydro and biomass and bagasse based power plants stood at 93.69 billion units (BUs) in the April-November period,...

Policies & Regulations | January 17, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2692 readings

Generic Levelised Tariffs For Renewable Projects: Chhattisgarh

The generic tariff would be set on a levelized basis for the tariff period from the commercial operation date (COD) of the projects up to the useful life of...

Policies & Regulations | January 17, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2679 readings