Accelerated Depreciation Benefit for Wind Projects Withdrawn
Recently the Central Government withdrew Accelerated Depreciation (AD) benefit for wind projects. This was widely anticipated (we had covered it earlier here), but there were some uncertainties (see Economic Times article of a few days back which said the benefit
REC Trading Report – March 2012
Today’s was the last trading session for the year before the end of the compliance period. The market expected significant demand and high prices as this was the last opportunity to comply. However, contrary to expectation demand fell sharply this
Solar success depends on enforcement of renewable purchase obligation: Gireesh Pradhan
Mr Gireesh B. Pradhan, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), was overheard saying that he found himself in the “right ministry” – a fact that indicates that the Maharashtra cadre, 1977 batch IAS officer, is passionate about the
Yourstory.in captures REConnect's story
Yourstory.in which captures news and latest happening on startups and entrepreneurs in India recently captured REConnect Energy Solution's story from beginning till date. The journey of REConnect is available here.
REC Trading Report – February 2012
Traded volume exceeded 2 lakh RECs for the first time. Total volume traded was over 206,000 (vs. 171,000 in January; an increase of 20%). The total traded value exceeded Rs 63 crore (21% increase over previous month). The market clearing price
Numeric Power's solar power plant received REC accreditation
Chennai-based Numeric Power Systems has received REC accreditation for one of its two 1 MW solar PV plants in Tamil Nadu.The plant is likely to feed energy to the grid from next month. This is the third solar power plant in
CERC allays fears over RPO enforcement
In a recent article of the Hindu Business line , Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) shared their concern over Renewable Purchase Obligation ( RPO ) enforcement. After successful completion of REC mechanism for one year, RPO enforcement regulation across various
REC Trading Report – January 2012
As we approach the end of the compliance period i.e in March 2012, REC market reached its peak both in traded volume and prices. Total traded volume increased to over 170,000 ( an increase of 54% over previous month), while
REC mechanism is the key for positive development of renewable energy sector in India : ICRA
In a recent article of www.moneycontrol.com ICRA says that the key development of Renewable Energy sector in India is the trading of RECs which going to complete one year this March. The new developing renewable projects especially the wind
REC market expected to be worth Rs 100 crore by year end
The Indian REC market worth Rs.30 crore at present, which is less than a year old is expected to touch Rs. 100 crore by the end of this financial year. In an article of The Hindu Business line a top official