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RE Integration: Gas power a way out of RE woes

Gas-based power, which can be ramped up and down quickly, unlike coal-based electricity, offers a good option for offsetting the vagaries of renewable energyRead More

Another day Another Extension, SECI Extends 50 MW Solar Tender in Tamil Nadu

SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for commissioning of 50 MW solar PV project with land and O&M in Tamil NaduRead More

PM Modi Inaugurates & Lays Foundation Stone for Solar Projects in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi has dedicated to the nation 709 MW solar projects and laid foundation stone for a 5 MW solar power plant at VOC Port in Tamil NaduRead More

REC Limited Raises USD 500 Million Through Bonds

REC Limited has successfully raised USD 500 million 5.5-year Reg-S only bonds issued under its Global Medium Term Programme of USD 7 billion.Read More

Indian researchers improve perovskite-based solar cell structure

A numercal study by researchers at India’s Chitkara University has shown enhanced charge extraction in metal-perovskite-metal back-contact solar cell structure through electrostatic doping. The proposed design yielded a 59.4% improvement in power conversion efficiency over previously reported structures.Read More

Unsigned Power Sale Agreements – A Major Hurdle for Growth in the Solar Sector

The Indian solar industry added just 3.2 GW of solar in 2020 as the market slumped by 56% due to COVID-related disruptions. However, Mercom..Read More

Cost of Large-Scale, Rooftop Solar Systems Rise Slightly in Q4 2020

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As UP waits for Atmanirbhar package, power dues swell to over Rs 26k cr

When contacted, an official of the Union power ministry confirmed the receipt of UP action plan for second tranche and said that the ministry will soon be calling the UPPCL team for a presentation before Union power minister RK Singh. Read More

Basic customs duty on solar modules and cells likely next week

The Centre is likely to impose a basic customs duty on imported solar modules and cells next week. “The Department of Revenue has informally given their nod,” a top official from the Ministry for NewRead More

Cost of Large-Scale, Rooftop Solar Systems Rise Slightly in Q4 2020

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Gadkari urges MSMEs to avail concessional finance and install solar rooftops Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/gadkari-urges-msmes-to-avail-concessional-finance-and-install-rooftop-solar/articleshow/81239869.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

The minister observed that a large amount is being paid by the MSMEs for power consumption, which contributes to up to one-fifth of the overall production costs.Read More

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/gadkari-urges-msmes-to-avail-concessional-finance-and-install-rooftop-solar/articleshow/81239869.cms?from=mdr

In December 2020, the total overdue amount, which was not cleared even after 45 days of grace period offered by generators, stood at Rs 1,27,498 crore as against Rs 97,835 crore in the year-ago period.Read More