TNERC junks power utility’s plea seeking nod to procure power under PM Kusum scheme
1 month ago

TNERC junks power utility’s plea seeking nod to procure power under PM Kusum scheme

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. ‘s plea seeking nod for power purchase under the PM-Kusum Scheme-Component A. Under PM-KUSUM scheme- Component-A, farmers can set-up Decentralized Ground/ Stilt Mounted Grid Connected Solar or other Renewable Energy based Power Plants on their land up to the capacity. TNGECL floated tender on February 14, 2024 without upper ceiling and sought for nod to enter into long term power purchase agreement for a period of 25 years with four farmers for total capacity of 5 MW at the rate of ₹3.28 per unit, without passing on the performance based incentive given to the power distribution companies, in order to get more competitive tariff. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the tariff of ₹3.10 per unit under PM-KUSUM scheme component, while Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected a plea to review the rate of ₹3.08 per unit.

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TNPDCL objects to Centre’s move to waive transmission charges on green projects
2 days, 5 hours ago

TNPDCL objects to Centre’s move to waive transmission charges on green projects

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. has objected to Centre’s move to waive transmission charges for green hydrogen/green ammonia projects and renewable energy projects. In a letter to Southern Regional Power Committee, TNPDCL pointed out that the Union Power Ministry has proposed to waive the transmission charges for the entire capacity of 75,300 MW of green hydrogen/green ammonia industrial load …

TNPDCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit on open-access power consumers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

TNPDCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit on open-access power consumers

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited has proposed the levying of an additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit, payable by all open-access consumers who purchase power from third-party sales and power exchanges. The move aimed to increase competitiveness and efficiency in the power sector, and the loss of revenue suffered by the TNPDCL was compensated by a cross-subsidy surcharge …

TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy
3 weeks ago

TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a major push towards efficient utilisation of power, especially power generated through renewable sources, the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited on Friday floated global e-tenders to set up clusters of Battery Energy Storage Systems with combined capacity of 500 MW and 1,000 MW in the state. This is the first time the state is planning such facilities, …

TN losing at power play as discom ranks 48th among 52
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TN losing at power play as discom ranks 48th among 52

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, the state’s distribution company, continued to remain in the bottom in the 13th Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking released recently by the Ministry of Power for the year 2023-24. TNPDCL’s aggregate technical & commercial losses, which refer to the loss due technical issues such as transmission and commercial reasons such as illicit usage, …

TNERC expresses concern over State power utility going ahead with tender process
1 month, 1 week ago

TNERC expresses concern over State power utility going ahead with tender process

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has expressed concern over the State’s power utility going ahead with the tender process to procure short term power for summer period, while its approval is pending. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited sought nod for procurement of 2,750 MW of round the clock power and 5,775 MW of peak hour power from February to …

TNPGCL expects smooth power supply from CGS during summer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TNPGCL expects smooth power supply from CGS during summer

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited is expecting the Central Generating Stations to provide a smooth supply of power this summer. Tamil Nadu has a share of over 6,000 MW from CGS, including Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, NLC, and NTPC. It has a power allocation share of 1,150 MW out of the total capacity of 2,000 MW of Units I …

Change power tariff classification for micro units in the automatic route, says Annamalai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Change power tariff classification for micro units in the automatic route, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government should ask the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation to make changes in the online system so that micro units pay electricity tariff applicable under classification III A, said K. Annamalai, State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission said in September 2023 that the units with less than 12 KW …

Green energy purchase: Punjab’s loss is Himachal’s gain
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Green energy purchase: Punjab’s loss is Himachal’s gain

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Himachal Pradesh has secured 900MW of green energy by swiftly approving the purchase of wind-solar hybrid power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India, a deal rejected earlier by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Himachal Pradesh has secured 900MW of green energy by swiftly approving the purchase of wind-solar hybrid power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India, …

KERC removes sanctioned load clause for installing solar panels
3 months, 1 week ago

KERC removes sanctioned load clause for installing solar panels

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued orders to ease the process of applying and installing solar rooftop panels for domestic and commercial purposes. The order stated that the Commission has enabled the submission of online applications for installing and implementing solar rooftop photovoltaic systems for a sanctioned load of up to and inclusive of 10 kW. The order …

Andhra Pradesh: No Graft in Solar PPAs Through SECI, Says Jagan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: No Graft in Solar PPAs Through SECI, Says Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Former chief minister Y.S. Affirming that the PPA was between SECI and the state government at the cheapest price of Rs 2.49 per unit, he accused certain sections of the Telugu media of spreading false narratives to tarnish the image of his previous government. I will take legal recourse and file for Rs 100 crore damages if they do …

No business dealings with Adani Group, only SECI: Tamil Nadu power minister
4 months ago

No business dealings with Adani Group, only SECI: Tamil Nadu power minister

India Today  

Power minister Senthil Balaji clarified that for the past three years, there was no business relationship between DMK-led state government’s Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and the Adani Group. According to Balaji, Tamil Nadu signed a power agreement only with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, which is a central government entity. Speaking to reporters in Karur, Balaji stated: “Keeping …

TN Green energy corpn meets union govt target, produces 210 MU more power
6 months ago

TN Green energy corpn meets union govt target, produces 210 MU more power

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation has generated 2,009.456 million units of electricity through its hydropower plants from April 1 to September 18 this financial year. The rise in production has enabled TNGEC to meet the Central Electricity Authority’s target, playing key role in advancing Tamil Nadu’s green energy goals. Another official said Kundah and Erode are currently leading in …

MSME associations urge TN to revise network charges for rooftop solar systems
6 months ago

MSME associations urge TN to revise network charges for rooftop solar systems

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Several MSME associations have called upon the state to reduce network or wheeling charges for rooftop solar systems, especially for consumers who do not transfer excess energy to the power grid. Pradeep Natarajan, President of Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumer Association said, “The existing norm of imposing charges on all energy generated, regardless of whether it is consumed on-site or …

TNPGCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit on open-access consumers
6 months, 1 week ago

TNPGCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit on open-access consumers

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited has proposed the levying of an additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit, payable by all open-access consumers, who purchase power from third-party sales and power exchanges. The move aimed to increase competitiveness and efficiency in the power sector, and the loss of revenue suffered by the TNPGCL was compensated by a cross-subsidy surcharge …

Andhra Pradesh did not seek inclusion under PM Kusum scheme in past five years, says Union Minister of State
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh did not seek inclusion under PM Kusum scheme in past five years, says Union Minister of State

The Hindu  

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh missed out on an opportunity to install and tap potential solar energy through solar pump sets in their farmlands in the last five years, thanks to the previous State government’s failure to seek inclusion under the Central government’s PM-KUSUM Scheme. There is no demand received from the State of Andhra Pradesh under any component of PM …

On increase in electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu | Explained
7 months, 3 weeks ago

On increase in electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On July 15, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission announced an average hike of 4.83% for domestic and all other consumers. The Commission waited for the Lok Sabha and Vikravandi Assembly byelection results before announcing the tariff increase, even as it indicated, in its tariff order of September 2022, that the new tariff will come to …

Electricity bill set to increase in Tamil Nadu from July as tariff hiked by 4.83%
8 months, 1 week ago

Electricity bill set to increase in Tamil Nadu from July as tariff hiked by 4.83%

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a hike of 4.83% for domestic and all other consumers. As per the tariff order, the slabs for domestic consumers have been increased in the range of 20 paise to 55 paise per unit. While the unit cost under the minimum slab of 400 units bi-monthly, is being increased from ₹4.60 per …

Fine looms, Tamil Nadu rushes to shore up renewable power
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fine looms, Tamil Nadu rushes to shore up renewable power

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has stepped up its efforts to sew up deals to meet the 2024-25 target of 29.91% of power to be derived from renewable energy sources. Failure to achieve this renewable purchase obligation may cost state power utilities dearly as the ministry has fixed penalties. Tangedco has signed a deal with Solar Energy Corporation of India to procure …

Power tariff may go up by 5 per cent in Tamil Nadu from July
9 months, 1 week ago

Power tariff may go up by 5 per cent in Tamil Nadu from July

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation is likely to increase the power tariff by 4.83% from July 1 for domestic, commercial, and industrial users as per the Consumer Price Index inflation-linked tariff revision approved by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2022. Last year, on July 1, the tariff was increased by 2.18% as per the CPI-linked …

Can Tamil Nadu accelerate into the future with electric vehicles?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Tamil Nadu accelerate into the future with electric vehicles?

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has attracted around ₹60,000 crore in investment commitments to the electric vehicle sector so far, according to the data available with Guidance Tamil Nadu, the government’s investment promotion agency. However, it is encouraging to see the power tariff for EV charging stations reduced by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission. The rate of EV adoption in Tamil Nadu …

Power tariff hike: T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission approves of payment of additional subsidy to Tangedco
1 year, 8 months ago

Power tariff hike: T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission approves of payment of additional subsidy to Tangedco

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the payment of an additional subsidy by the State government to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, in the wake of a 2.18% power tariff hike which came into effect from July 1, 2023. The State government has proposed to exempt domestic consumers from the tariff increase, and compensate Tangedco for …

TNERC issues tariff increase order effective July 1; no hike for domestic consumers
1 year, 8 months ago

TNERC issues tariff increase order effective July 1; no hike for domestic consumers

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an electricity tariff order effective from July 1 and said the hike is not applicable to the domestic consumers as per the policy direction issued by the Tamil Nadu government. The Common facilities in Multi-tenements which was brought under single Slab Tariff LT – ID in the previous order will see an slight …

High-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu investing in solar energy
1 year, 9 months ago

High-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu investing in solar energy

The Hindu  

Several high-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu, especially those with relatively small capacities, are opting for solar energy to meet their captive electricity needs. While most of the units have wind mills, many prefer investing in solar energy now, said industry sources. Subramanian, president of Tiruppur Exporters’ Association, said wind and solar energy investments were almost equal by garment exporters. …

Electricity to Cost More in Tamil Nadu As Tariff to Increase Up To 6% from July 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Electricity to Cost More in Tamil Nadu As Tariff to Increase Up To 6% from July 1

News 18  

Tamil Nadu will see a 6% hike in power tariffs from July 1, according to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission order last year. “In the tariff petition presented to the TNERC, Tangedco had said the consumer price index value of May will be taken as the basis from next year for calculating the tariff for all sections of consumers,” …

TNERC allows Tangedco to levy green tariff on willing HT consumers
1 year, 10 months ago

TNERC allows Tangedco to levy green tariff on willing HT consumers

The Hindu  

In a push towards green energy, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has given approval to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation to levy green tariff for willing HT consumers. In its petition seeking nod for procedure, the Tangedco said a separate portal would be developed by its IT wing for the HT consumers under various tariff categories to opt for …

No power tariff hike for domestic consumers in AP
1 year, 11 months ago

No power tariff hike for domestic consumers in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: There will be no hike in tariff of power supplied to domestic consumers, while the state government will pay ₹10,135.22 crores for supplying free power to farmers and subsidised power to SCs, STs, MBCs and aqua farmers, APERC chairman C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy has announced. Releasing the retail supply tariff order for the financial year 2023–24 in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has touched a new high in power consumption this year - nearly 18,000 mega watt - and will be in need of a 20,000 MW in the coming years, the State government has big plans in the energy sector. Though the present contribution of green energy to Tamil Nadu grid remains at a healthy rate of 20.88%, it …

Solar Energy Corporation of India will supply 3,000 MW of solar power from Sept. 2024, says Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Solar Energy Corporation of India will supply 3,000 MW of solar power from Sept. 2024, says Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister

The Hindu  

The State government is taking various steps to strengthen the nine-hour free power supply to the farm sector in order to make agriculture a profitable activity and empower farmers. The most significant of these steps is the tie-up with Solar Energy Corporation of India for supply of solar power, which will start with 3,000 Megawatts from September 2024 in the …

Power tariff hike in Tamil Nadu comes into effect from September 10
2 years, 6 months ago

Power tariff hike in Tamil Nadu comes into effect from September 10

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has accepted the tariff hike proposal of Tangedco for the domestic category. For consumers under Low Tension Tariff I-A, consuming up to 500 units bi-monthly, the revised energy charges post the first 100 units will be ₹2.25 per unit for 101-200 units, ₹4.50 per unit for 201-400 units, ₹6 per unit for 401-500 units. …

Brace for power tariff hike in Tamil Nadu every July from next year
2 years, 7 months ago

Brace for power tariff hike in Tamil Nadu every July from next year

The Hindu  

Consumer price index value of May will be taken as the basis Chennai From next year, July will be the month when electricity consumers may experience the increase in power tariff annually, if the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission gives the nod for the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation ’s proposal. This feature — year-on-year increase in power tariff …

Explained | Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs

The Hindu  

The story so far: On July 13, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation filed a general retail power tariff revision petition with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission proposing to hike power tariffs by 10% to 35%. While announcing the government’s decision to increase the tariff, Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji maintained that the proposed power tariff hike will not …

Tamil Nadu To Purchase 6000 MW Power To Overcome Summer Electricity Shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu To Purchase 6000 MW Power To Overcome Summer Electricity Shortage

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set to purchase power to the tune of 6000 MW to overcome the shortage in the months of April and May. Sources in Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company told IANS that an agreement has been made with power suppliers to purchase 3047 MW for the month of April and 3007 MW for the month of …

Solar Power Tariff Drops to All-time Low of Rs 1.99/unit
4 years, 3 months ago

Solar Power Tariff Drops to All-time Low of Rs 1.99/unit

News 18  

Solar power tariff has dropped to an all-time low of Rs 1.99 per unit in an auction of projects of 500 MW capacity by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd last week. “Now the solar power tariff has dropped to a new low of Rs 1.99 per unit in an auction for 500MW projects by GUVNL last week,” a source told …

IOC joins NTPC, SECI, private energy firms against AP’s stance to cut renewable energy tariffs
5 years, 7 months ago

IOC joins NTPC, SECI, private energy firms against AP’s stance to cut renewable energy tariffs

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Public sector oil marketer Indian Oil Corporation has joined ranks with the National Thermal Power Corporation and the Solar Energy Corporation of India in turning down the Andhra Pradesh’s request for a tariff revision in wind power supplied to the state. In letter last week to the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Co Ltd, IOC declined the state’s request …

Clean energy firms move HC against Andhra govt decision to renegotiate PPAs
5 years, 7 months ago

Clean energy firms move HC against Andhra govt decision to renegotiate PPAs

Live Mint  

A clutch of several renewable power producers have challenged the Andhra Pradesh government move to renegotiate power purchase agreements which could see a downward revision of current tariffs, two people aware of the development said. These companies filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh high court on Wednesday seeking a stay on the state government’s 1 July order, the …

Power tariff regulator stays Andhra Pradesh’s decision to slash Greenko’s PPA
5 years, 8 months ago

Power tariff regulator stays Andhra Pradesh’s decision to slash Greenko’s PPA

Live Mint  

The appeal had been made by a subsidiary of renewable energy company Greenko when the Andhra Pradesh power distribution utility decided to slash Greenko’s tariff from ₹3.74 per kWh to ₹2.44 per kWh retrospectively from October 27, 2017. After coming to power, the Jaganmohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government decided to examine existing PPAs with high tariffs, to scrap the 960MW …

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'
6 years, 7 months ago

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'

Deccan Chronicle  

NAMAKKAL: The State Electricity minister, Mr. P Thangamani declared near here on Saturday that there is no irregularity in allocating tenders from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and according to him tenders have been allocated transparent manner. I am ready to accept responsibility for any irregularities, if any, in tender allocation.” On the power situation in Tamil Nadu, he said, …

MNRE guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding to increase affordability of solar power
7 years, 6 months ago

MNRE guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding to increase affordability of solar power

ABP News  

New Delhi, August 26 : The latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy for tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of solar power is projected to enhance transparency and profitability, which will subsequently transpire onto making solar power more affordable in the days to come, the Ministry has said. The guidelines, which were released by the …

DMRC’s Rewa solar power plan runs into trouble
7 years, 7 months ago

DMRC’s Rewa solar power plan runs into trouble

Live Mint  

Mumbai: A June order by the power ministry on inter-state electricity transmission charges could affect Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd’s plan to buy power from one of the world’s largest solar power project at a single site in Madhya Pradesh, forcing both DMRC and the state government to seek relief from the ministry of new and renewable energy. According to …

Solar power tariff falls further to Rs2.44 per unit
7 years, 10 months ago

Solar power tariff falls further to Rs2.44 per unit

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s solar power tariff hit a new low of Rs2.44 per unit on Friday at the auction of 500 megawatt of capacity at the Bhadla solar park in Rajasthan. Ltd and SBG Cleantech Ltd placed winning bids of Rs2.44 per kilowatt-hour and Rs2.45 per kWh, respectively, to win contracts to set up plans in the park being developed …

Govt looking to boost made in India solar panels
8 years, 11 months ago

Govt looking to boost made in India solar panels

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to push Make in India, the government will soon announce a policy to boost end-to-end manufacturing of solar equipments like polysilicon, wafers, cells and panels. The policy is aimed towards policy to boosting end-to-end manufacturing of solar equipments like polysilicon, wafers, cells and panels. As the government has raised India’s target for solar power generation to 100,000 …

Centre offers solar at Rs 4.70, Telangana deal Rs 5.72
9 years, 1 month ago

Centre offers solar at Rs 4.70, Telangana deal Rs 5.72

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission has set the stage for tapping of about 2,000 mega watt of solar energy, allowing the southern and northern distribution companies to purchase solar power at Rs 5.72 and Rs 5.59 per unit respectively. Another 28 bids were cleared for 1,500 mega watt of solar power, to be purchased at Rs 5.59 per …

TN to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon
9 years, 8 months ago

TN to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s ambitious plan to tap solar energy to narrow the power deficit in will get a boost with the government set to finalise deals assuring 1,000 MW solar energy by the end of this month. Addressing an international conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy 2015, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry here on Thursday, Electricity Minister Natham R. …

Solar panels, footwear, stoves to cost less in Karnataka | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Solar panels, footwear, stoves to cost less in Karnataka | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Mobile phone chargers, footwear, wick stoves, mats, industrial cables and solar panels will become cheaper in Karnataka from April onwards. "I propose to exempt footwear costing up to Rs.500 per pair and hand-made products like floor mats, table mats, runners and utility bags made of banana fibre from value added tax and reduce it on mobile phone chargers and …

Solar power tariff will come down: Kutty
11 years, 8 months ago

Solar power tariff will come down: Kutty

The Hindu  

The solar power tariff in Andhra Pradesh is expected to come down to Rs. 5.5 per unit due to technological developments in the solar power sector and improved financial engineering, says A. K. Kutty, former CMD, AP Transco and former joint secretary, Union Ministry of Energy. National conference Speaking at a national conference on Strategies for Energy Security, organised by …

Power tariffs to move in line with rising input cost: PowerMin
12 years, 2 months ago

Power tariffs to move in line with rising input cost: PowerMin

The Hindu  

Indicating that power tariffs could go up further, Power Ministry has said the price of electricity has to match the rising cost of inputs. Lower realisation of tariffs compared to higher power generation costs and huge Aggregate Technical & Commercial losses are major factors contributing to the dire financial health of state-owned power distribution companies. Pitching for periodic tariff revisions, …

Tamil Nadu to be hub of solar power
12 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu to be hub of solar power

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu’s Solar Energy Policy 2012 unveiled by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday aims at making the southern state a regional solar energy hub. According to the policy, Tamil Nadu has around 300 clear sunny days in a year and southern parts of the state are considered the ideal locations for development of solar power projects. As per the policy, …

TN unveils solar energy policy
12 years, 5 months ago

TN unveils solar energy policy

India TV News  

Chennai, Oct 20: With the state reeling under acute power crisis, Tamil Nadu government today unveiled a solar energy policy under which installation of solar panels in all new government and local body buildings would be made mandatory. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa announced the new policy, which seeks to tap 3000 MW of power in the next three years through …

Healthy return is the key to solar power
12 years, 7 months ago

Healthy return is the key to solar power

The Hindu  

Solar power is emerging as a key renewable source of power in India as the government is pushing through policies to support its development, given its focus on preventing climate change by encouraging green power, and, at the same time, diversifying its energy mix. The Gujarat State Solar Policy and the Centre’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission are at the …

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