World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
Power Transmission
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Draft wind-solar hybrid policy proves restrictive
The government’s draft policy for wind and solar hybrid plants, released for public comments recently, is a good step, but restrictive as it puts a cap on the size of such units. The policy, which is
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Government launches scheme for wind power projects
The central government has launched a scheme to set up grid-connected wind energy projects aimed at generating 1,000 MW clean power, an official statement said on wednesday. The Solar Energy Corporation
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to set up 1000 MW wind power projects
The New and Renewable Energy Ministry plans to set up grid-connected 1,000 MW wind energy projects which will supply power at price discovered through competitive bidding. The ministry today sanctioned
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Govt releases draft national wind-solar hybrid policy
The government has sought for public comments for draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy which aims at providing a framework to promote large grid connected wind-solar PV system for optimal and efficient
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ABB links 648 MW solar project at Kamuthi with national grid
Engineering firm ABB has commissioned five sub-stations to integrate 648 MW solar project at Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu to the national transmission grid. The project was awarded by independent power producer
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Amended Draft Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects
Promotion of competition in the electricity industry in India is one of the key objectives of the Electricity Act, 2003. Power purchase costs constitute the largest cost element for distribution licensees.
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Five substations to link a new 648-megawatt solar project, which will account for about 10 percent of India’s solar power, to the national grid
<p>ABB has successfully commissioned five substations to integrate a 648-megawatt (MW) solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to the national transmission grid. The project
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Abundant solar power could lead to losses
The Indian solar market has been growing very fast, but analysts feel infrastructure including adequate grid connection and other associated systems have not kept pace with auction announcements and it
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Government announces policy to make Delhi 'solar city'
Giving a major push to clean energy , the AAP government today came out with an ambitious policy announcing incentives and tax breaks to promote solar power and making it mandatory for government and public
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Microgrids, not always economically efficient in regulated electricity markets
Installing a microgrid within a regulated electricity market will sometimes, but not always, provide an economic benefit to customers, investors and utilities involved, according to new research led by