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A number of countries in the Gulf region have set record-low prices for solar in recent years, leading to hopes that India and other countries…
Read insight — IEEFA: Why India can’t match the Gulf region’s record-low solar tariffsGujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has invited bids to set up an aggregate 110 MW of grid-connected solar power plants across three substations operated…
Read insight — Indian state of Gujarat launches 110 MW PV tenderSolar financing normally comprises of two parts: an equity investment and project financing to cover the debt portion. Prior to any kind of investment, project…
Read insight — Solar Financing AlternativesAs discussed in the previous article, investors typically need to evaluate the legalities, consent and technical aspects of a project before agreeing to invest. The…
Read insight — How a Lender evaluates a projectOpen access allows large users of energy, mainly those who consume over 1 megawatt of power, to buy power from the open market instead of…
Read insight — THE OPEN ACCESS DILEMMALenders are averse to financing the cost of tariff barriers imposed by India to check cheap Chinese imports of solar equipment. Banks and financial institutions…
Read insight — India’s solar tariff barriers.The State electricity distribution companies (discoms) are reluctant to execute contracts after large clean energy power projects have been awarded the job of putting up…
Read insight — AWARDED WIND AND SOLAR PROJECTS BEING REFUSED TO SIGN POWER SUPPLY PACTS BY STATES.Over the past couple of years, battery technology has improved significantly with many new lithium battery types emerging as manufacturers explore different ways to add…
Read insight — Understanding AC & DC Coupled Battery systemOvercurrent Protection Device (OCPD’s) is critical to personal safety and protection from a number of hazardous conditions that can result from materials igniting due to…
Read insight — What are Overcurrent Protection Devices ?