Accelerated Depreciation Benefit for Wind Projects Withdrawn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
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
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears Wind Energy Project Policy 2012
Madhya Pradesh cabinet recently endorsed State’s new Wind Energy Project Policy .The new policy will accelerate the pace of establishment of 1200 MWs wind energy projects. Provisions for allotment and development of projects have been simplified in the new
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
Accelerated Depreciation Benefits to End by March This Year
Accelerated depreciation - the tax break available when setting up a wind or other renewable energy project - is likely to end by March 2012, according to a report in Bloomberg. This change was widely anticipated when the new Direct Tax
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
REC Trading Report – December 2011
REC markets continue to grow, albeit more slowly than in the earlier months. Total treaded volume increased to approximately 120,000 (an increase of 14%), while price increased marginally to Rs 2,950/ REC (vs. Rs 2,900 last month; IEX prices). Prices
Andhra Pradesh Publishes Draft RPO Regulation
Andhra Pradesh published its draft RPO regulations. This is significantly delayed (AP was the only major state remaining to publish RPO; Delhi has a draft order, and West Bengal is essentially a non-participant - more on this later in the