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India expects renewables to rise six-fold in next decade
India expects renewables to rise six-fold in next decade
The share of coal in the energy mix is expected to dip from 46% to 32%.
India launches fresh wave of anti-dumping duties on solar equipment
The duty is expected to raise the cost of solar projects by 2-4%.
India's Andhra Pradesh eyes lowering wind and solar purchase costs
5.2GW of projects with pre-determined tariffs could face renegotiation of costs.
India's state electricity distribution firms shelled out higher tariffs since Q4 2018
States have bought power at an average rate of $0.087 per unit.
20GW of India's private coal projects on hold
Coal stress threatens to drive down India’s capacity additions in 2020-2021.
India needs additional $250b investments to sustain renewables growth
It is ranked fourth and fifth, globally, in installed capacities for wind and solar power, respectively.
SECI issues two tenders for 2.4GW of solar projects
The upper tariff ceiling for both tenders is capped at $0.038/kWh.
India revs up 2030 renewable targets to 500GW
It seeks to cut coal dependence and reduce air pollution.
Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company invites bids for grid-scale 500MW energy storage facility
The plant should be capable of at least eight hours of discharge per day and three hours of continuous discharge.
India keeps grip on coal despite renewables investments
The prime minister’s reelection signals the continued support for thermal coal investments.
SECI's 1.2GW solar tender oversubscribed
Five firms bid for a total of 2.1GW.
India's Adani Green Energy quotes lowest tariff in 1.2GW solar-wind hybrid auction
The tender was undersubscribed by 300MW as bidders stayed away from its large tariff cap.
India needs to re-think policies amidst flopping solar auctions: analyst
The 1GW Gujarat solar PV tender for Dholera Solar Park only got two bids for 300MW capacity.
India could fall short of 227GW renewables target by 2022
Developers are struggling with cost increases, import tariffs and grid-connection issues.
Delhi Court orders tax review for solar projects
Its response came after a trade group challenged the tax formulation unveiled on 1 January.
India's energy generation up 2.1% YoY in March
A total of 12.1GW of generating capacity was added in FY 2019.
India turns to coal to meet power demand
It saw the world’s largest absolute increase in coal use in 2017.
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