Page 10 - Solar Energy

Coronavirus outbreak poses further concern for solar energy sector: Icra

There is already a slowdown in tendering of wind and solar PV projects by 25 per cent to 8.6 GW in 2019 from 11.5 GW in 2018

RSDCL, NTPC sign agreement to develop 925-Mw solar park in Jaisalmer

As per the agreement, RSDCL will develop infrastructure in the solar park and NTPC will develop the solar projects

Solar projects likely to miss deadlines over Coronavirus outbreak: Crisil

According to the ratings agency, non-adherence to completion of timelines attracts penalties, including downward renegotiation of tariffs, as per the standards of PPAs

UP govt to promote e-vehicles, targets 10,700 mw of solar energy

The energy minister said the state was targetting solar energy generation of 10,700 megawatt (mw) by 2022 in the private sector to conserve environment and curb pollution

Solar energy startup Cygni eyeing Myanmar, Bangladesh export markets

In 2018, the IIT Madras incubatee had raised $6.4 million

India needs to prioritise solar rooftop among two key users, says report

The analysis showed that the housing societies or similar residents' groups could play a major role in ensuring the uptake of rooftop solar

India extends $75 mn line of credit via EXIM Bank for solar parks in Cuba

Banco Exterior De Cuba is a nominated agency of the Government of Cuba

NTPC to invest Rs 50,000 crore to add 10GW solar energy capacity by 2022

The source also said the company intends to capitalise on real time power market, which is just three months away

Bank of America lends over Rs 350 cr to Solar firm Fourth Partner Energy

Fourth Partner will deploy the proceeds to grow its solar operational portfolio over the next 18 months

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps

Each student carried with them the equipment to build a solar lamp - LED lights, solar panels, wires and bright yellow light holders.

AP discoms seek steep cut in solar, wind tariffs across all existing PPAs

Ask APERC to slash tariffs by 40-62% for PPAs and PSAs entered between 2012 and 2017 involving around 7,500 Mw of capacity

Ready for low-powered thermoelectrics?

Several types of experimental thermoelectric generators are being tested out in labs, and under real-life conditions

Time to pass on wind, solar subsidies to emerging technologies: Bill Gates

US states including New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts see proposed offshore wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean as crucial ingredients to phase out fossil fuels and fight climate change

AIIB to provide $100 million loan to L&T Infrastructure Finance

Loan proceeds to be used to lend to wind, solar infrastructure projects in India

WTO rules for India in dispute with US on solar-panel incentives

The ruling could further inflame US-Indian tensions at a time when the two trade partners are engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat tariff battle

Solar energy installations drop to 49% in Q1 over lack of fund availability

1,737 Mw solar installations in India in Q1 2019 vs 3,377 Mw added in Q1 2018. 32% of the new power capacity added in Q1 2019 was solar

Elections take a toll on solar; new installations down by 49% in Q1 2019

Solar investments in Q1 2019 totaled over $2.8 billion, 12% lower than Q1 2018

India can cut costs by switching kerosene subsidies to solar energy: Study

The report shows support for off-grid solar could be made directly to households, through manufacturers or as subsidized credit through financial institutions

GST favours coal power over solar generation: Study

Post GST, cost of thermal power generation dips 1.6%

Solar energy installations drop 15%, tariff caps biggest concern

The market is adjusting to the safeguard duty regime, but much will depend on Chinese solar policy and installation goals in the future