There is a large difference in the cost of production between grey and green ammonia. The cost of natural gas is a major element of the cost for the production of grey ammonia.
Extension on the scheduled date of commissioning of solar or hybrid projects will be examined on a case-by-case basis. If found that adequate measures such as land acquisition or placing orders for modules have not been done as yet, then the entire project will be liable for cancellation, the MNRE stated.
The decision of the government to add 50 GW of RE capacity each year from hereon is significant as well as challenging because until now, the country has managed to add only a maximum of about 15 GW annually.
A total of 66 Indian manufacturers have been enlisted, making their products eligible to be sourced for government-supported solar projects.
India’s non-fossil fuel-based capacity stands at 167 GW, which accounts for 41 percent of its total installed capacity.
The e-reverse auction was introduced to promote competition to get the best price but the renewable energy industry has been saying that it led to intense competition and a steep fall in tariffs, making projects unviable
"India has focused programs for capacity addition and accelerating the energy transition," R K Singh told major German energy companies at a meeting, according to a statement by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
The rating to the discoms will be similar to corporate ratings given to the borrower, and will indicate their ability to service debt.
An international journal on solar technology will also be launched on the occasion. The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) is being organised by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
The MNRE recently invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the first 1 GW offshore wind project in India, which has evoked keen response from the industry, both global and Indian, the ministry said in a statement.
The 70 GW installed renewable energy capacity in the country is double of the capacity four year back, a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy statement said.
"While the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been coming out with new subsidies to spur rooftop installations, the Budget basically thwarts the momentum in rooftop by reducing accelerated depreciation and tax benefits," Mercom said in a note.
In the Union Budget for 2017-18, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated Rs 5,472.84 crore for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), which is an increase of 25 percent from FY17 revised estimates.
The funds can be used by DISCOMs for multiple activities including up-gradation of distribution network and IT infrastructure, building consumer awareness campaigns, setting up consumer helplines, training employees, rating installers etc.
A study by Mercom said that project developers are citing issues including, lack of access roads, clean green lands, and clear demarcation of land areas in these solar parks.
"It is proposed to hold another round of consultation on August 23, 2016 with stakeholders on the revised draft guidelines for the scheme for setting up 1,000 MW wind power capacity through tariff based competitive bidding," a senior official said.
PTC India is in discussion with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to get the power market introduced in the renewable sector. The discussions are at an advanced stage. "We believe during this year this market should also begin", Deepak Amitabh, CMD of PTC India said.
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Eight entities, including Crisil, Teri and PwC are in race to become consultant for New and Renewable Energy Ministry for vetting proposals for small hydro projects of up to 25 MW
Aiming to generate solar power through rooftops of buildings and spare land under South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the civic body on June 20 inked an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
"The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on an integrated bioenergy mission with an indicative outlay of Rs 10,000 crore from 2017-18 to 2021-22," a senior official said.
The success of programme would lead towards launching of National Programme on Grid connected small wind and solar hybrid system in future
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Tata Power on May 20 announced it has completed the acquisition of 30 MW wind farm in Maharashtra