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There is little question that the solar market in general has thus far shown a growing preference for the LONGi Hi-MO 4 module with M6 wafer (166mm), but there are nevertheless still some in the PV industry who have an ambiguous attitude towards the product. In this article, we have put together a Q&A list […]

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APTRANSCO proposes amendments to the APERC DSM regulations for wind and solar

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

In a recent development, the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh has submitted a proposal, suggesting amendments in the present APERC (Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement of Solar and Wind Generation Regulation, 2017) which is effective since 01.07.2018 for levying and collection of deviation charges from Qualified Coordinating Agencies (QCA). A report was submitted by the […]

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A 2040 vision for the US power industry: Evaluating two decarbonization scenarios

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

In the absence of clear federal action, a number of American states are taking the lead on reducing CO2 emissions. California and New York, in particular, have set ambitious targets of 100 percent carbon-free power by 2045 and 2040, respectively. But these two states account for only about 3.2 percent of CO2 emissions in the US power sector. […]

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State will add 10,000 MW solar power capacity: Balineni

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

‘The govt. has chalked out a plan to attract investments’ The government will tap solar power in a big way to make the State power surplus, Energy Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy said on Sunday. He said the YSR Congress Party government had prepared an action plan to generate 10,000 MW of power from the renewable […]

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Policy stability will spike renewable growth in India: IEEFA

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

New Delhi: Policy certainty will increase domestic and international investing into India, a new report out on Thursday by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said. The report, India’s Renewable Energy Policy Headwinds – Recommendations for Urgently Accelerating Activity in the Renewable Energy Sector, finds a number of recent policy positions […]

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Bill Gates-led fund invests in making lithium mining more sustainable

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

About 75% of the world’s lithium is trapped in underground deposits of briny water that contain a mixture of salts. The typical way to recover lithium is to pump the water to the surface into miles-long salt ponds and let the water evaporate. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, helmed by Bill Gates, and MIT’s The Engine fund […]

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SoBo building goes solar, saves ₹5 lakh a year

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

A housing society in Malabar Hill has taken the solar route to reduce its electricity bill while simultaneously contributing to a sustainable future. The 24-storey Silver Arch Cooperative Housing Society (CHS) installed a 28.6-kilowatt power (kWp) rooftop solar plant in May 2019 to power electricity requirements across its common areas including lifts, water pumps, and […]

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Solar power projects delayed by coronavirus in China may get relief

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

MNRE will give extra time for the commissioning of power projects that face delays due to squeezing of supply lines from China which is facing deadly spread of coronavirus. New Delhi: In a big relief to renewable energy projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will give extra time for the commissioning of […]

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CMD MECON inaugurated 40 kWp solar power plant

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

CMD MECON inaugurated 40 kWp solar power plant New Delhi: CMD, MECON inaugurated 40 kWp grid interactive roof top solar power plant under Phase –III, which will generate around 60000 kWh yearly. MECON has already installed 2 nos. of 20 kWp grid interactive rooftop solar power plant under Phase – I & Phase-II. Source: psuconnect.in

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KSEB planning to purchase solar power from NTPC

February 24, 2020 Anand Gupta

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Latest report suggests that Kerala government is all set to ensure the purchase of more energy by intervening to renew the existing contract between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC). The decision to intervene in the discussion was taken following a request from the KSEB. Earlier, both KSEB […]