Solar Thermal Power

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding poor handling of the fly ash by Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant, Khedar, Hisar district, Haryana, 27/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajaram Vs State of Haryana dated 27/05/2025. By the execution application, the applicant was seeking compliance of the NGT order July 5, 2024 passed in OA No. 735/2024. In the OA, the applicant has raised the grievance in respect of …

Policy for implementation of solar power based projects in Madhya Pradesh, 2012

The objectives of the policy are: To encourage participation of Private Sector to set up Solar Power based projects in the State; To define the incentives and benefits to be provided to the participants of the Private Sector in clear terms; To build a favourable atmosphere for setting up Solar …

Tamil Nadu solar energy policy 2012

The Tamil Nadu government announced the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012, with an aim of generating 1,000 Mw of solar power every year from 2015, setting up of solar energy parks along with incentives for solar power producers and equipment manufacturers. With the aim to generate 3000 Mw of …

Concentrated solar power: heating up India's solar thermal market under the National Solar Mission

In the wake of historic summer blackouts that left more than 700 million Indians without power, a new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) shows that concentrated solar power can play an essential role in achieving a secure …

Half of solar mission projects to miss commissioning deadline

New Delhi Nearly half of the 1,000-Mw capacity addition envisaged under the first phase of the national solar mission is likely to miss the commissioning schedule, with technical and equipment availability issues hampering progress in project execution. Developers are required to commission these projects by May next as per the …

'Solar power is the future of energy'

JODHPUR: Former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and former director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anil Kakodkar has called solar energy the future source of energy looking at the ever-growing demand for energy. Kakodkar, member of the Solar Energy Research Advisory Council, was in Jodhpur on …

Uttar Pradesh solar power policy 2012: draft

The policy aims at achieving the following objectives: To promote generation and use of clean and green power in the State by harnessing solar energy; To put in place an appropriate investment climate which could stimulate private sector participation in development of solar power; To spread environmental awareness among the …

Technology progress - Impressive for PV, below par for thermal

A considerable amount of time and monetary resources have been spent by corporations, governments, researchers, scientists and engineers to promote the use of solar power based generation systems. Though innovative government policies are mainly credited for reducing solar power costs from Rs 17 per kWh in 2006007 to Rs 8-Rs …

Framework and performance of National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF)

From its inception in July 2010, the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) has collected revenues to the tune of Rs 1,066 crore in FY 2010-11, an estimated Rs 3,249 crore in FY 2011-12, and is expected to generate a further Rs 3,864 crore in FY 2012-13. However, little is known …

Renewables 2012: global status report

This new report provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energy market, industry and policy developments worldwide. At least 118 countries, more than half of which are developing countries had renewable energy targets in place by early 2012, up from 109 as of early 2010. Renewable energy markets and policy frameworks …

The India solar handbook 2012

The India solar handbook report is a primary but extensive examination of India's solar market and includes insightful analysis on solar policy roadmaps, state-by-state demand drivers, as well as domestic manufacturing and technology positioning. In addition, the report pinpoints the opportunities, timeframe and obstacles for industry leaders looking to monetize …

Concentrating solar power in Developing Countries: regulatory and financial incentives for scaling up

Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) has a tremendous potential for scaling up renewable energy at the utility level, diversifying the generation portfolio mix, powering development, and mitigating climate change. This report: analyzes and draws lessons from the efforts of some developed countries and adapts them to the characteristics of developing …

No violations in National Solar Mission bids: Panel

An inter-ministerial committee probing into contravention of the one project-one proponent norm in the National Solar Mission by LANCO Infratech has concluded that there were no violations. Sources privy to the developments said, “It cannot be denied that the company did have the intent to do so. However, at the …

The Solar Power (Development, Promotion and Mandatory Use) Bill, 2012

A Bill to provide for the development of solar power generation and mandatory use of solar power in the Government and Semi-Government buildings, corporate and business establishments in the Country with a view to saving conventional energy and protecting the environment and for matters connected therewith.

Rel Power gets ADB funds for solar plant

Jodhpur To help boost private investment inrenewable energy, multilateral lending agency ADB today announced $103 million loan to Reliance Power for setting up a 100-MW solar plant in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. "I would like to to inform you that ADB has just agreedto extend financing for Reliance Power's 100-MW …

ADB lends Rs 500 cr to RPower for solar plant

To help boost private investment in renewable energy, ADB lends to RPower To help boost private investment in renewable energy, multilateral lending agency ADB has announced $103-million (500 crore) loan to Reliance Power for setting up a 100-MW solar plant in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. “I would like to inform …

AREVA gets RPower contract for 250-MW solar project

AREVA Solar, an AREVA subsidiary, has been awarded a contract by Reliance Power to build a 250 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) in Rajasthan. AREVA said under the contract, it will build two 125 MW CSP plants using its Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) technology and will provide construction management …

Central Prison to go green

Chandy to launch solar lighting project today The Department of Prisons is all set to go green with solar lighting systems to be installed in the Central Prison in the city. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the pilot project at the Central Prison at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday. “This …

R-Power plans over Rs 6,000 cr investment in Rajasthan

Reliance Power plans to invest more than Rs 6,000 crore for solar power generation projects in Rajasthan in the next two years, its Chairman has said. Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Power commissioned a 40 mega watt solar power plant in Rajasthan, which is the country's largest solar project so …

Laying the foundation for a bright future: assessing progress under Phase 1 of India’s National Solar Mission

This report published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water & Natural Resources Defense Council presents findings and recommendations of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to scale grid-connected solar energy development in India. From tentative beginnings, India's solar energy market is picking up steam. From 17.8 megawatts (MW) in …

Financial engineering as a means to support Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is a one of its kind country level initiative that aims to help achieve the intertwined national objectives of ensuring energy security for the country and bringing about sustainable and environmentally efficient growth through large scale deployment of on-and off-grid solar power applications. …

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