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Renewable energy certificates in India

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The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) platform was formally launched by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on 18 November 2010. This article focuses on the REC mechanism, and the issues and challenges involved for India.

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Renewable energy certificates: New market option for wind generators

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) announced framework for Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) on 14th January 2010. With the emergence of this new mechanism, a new market segment is expected to be created for renewable energy generation. This paper attempts to give brief background, legal framework and description of this new mechanism. This paper also touches upon the status of RPOs, readiness on part of various states to implement this mechanism.

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Solar photovoltaic industry in India: Changing landscape

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Key drivers for solar market in India have been country's rapidly rising primary energy and electricity needs, persistent energy deficit situation, and on oil and gas imports. These factors coupled with India's endowment with abundant solar irradiation have made solar particularly attractive to the country's energy strategy.

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Gone with the grid

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With the emphasis on renewables surmounting the development of intelligent grids is crucial. This will ease pressure on the grid and increase its capacity.

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The solution is within

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Factories don't need to switch to alternative fuels to be environment friendly. Converting waste energy to power is a smarter, cheaper, and equally green option.

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Energy market glitch

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The newly launched renewable energy certificate (REC) market has been witnessing a flurry of activity. Governments, regulators and project developers are upbeat, and the first trading day in March 2011 hit the ceiling price. Though the subsequent session was subdued, stakeholders are optimistic that the new market can quicken the harnessing of renewable energy potential of the country, which has been sluggish so far. But REC is not a magic wand to achieve clean energy goals and it could have problems.

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Wind power harnesses the energy of galloping

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The thought of wind power brings visions of giant turbines, high-altitude kites and graceful sailboats to mind. But the breeze has a more sinister side, full of turbulence that can wreak havoc with bridges and other structures.

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Time to wave the green-spangled banner

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The best way to promote clean energy is to ignore climate change and focus on things like jobs, money and national security.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028145.900-time-to-wave-the-gree...

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Prepare for the renewable oil gush

Efforts to squeeze fuel out of microbes have passed a turning point. (Editorial)

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Renewable oil: Ancient bacteria could fuel modern life

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Microbes with tweaked DNA can convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oil, but will it ever power our cars?

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028136.200-renewable-oil-ancient...

 

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