Newsletter - 23 05 2011 - 23 05 2011

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FAST and MNRE edging the way towards CSP in India

Energetica India Magazine is informing its readers about the fluent communication that exists between FAST Forum for Advancement of Solar Thermal and MNRE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Mr Anil Lakhina Chairman and MD of FAST and Mr. Deepak Gupta, Secretary , MNRE, both known for their tireless work in the renewable sector, are trying to pave the way for a strong CSP development in India.
The intervention of Mr Deepak Gupta, who has attended FAST in several occasions, -recently in reference to environmental clearance questions-, is considered an important support.
Now, FAST on behalf of solar power developers is demanding new resolutions related to transmission of grid connected solar power from the generation sites to the nearest 33/132 kV substation.
Solar project developers have expressed their concerns related to the following issues: - Which stakeholder has the responsibility of building the transmission infrastructure for solar projects? -What is the mechanism to ensure that transmission infrastructure will be completed well in advance to evacuate power from solar projects? -Who will bear transmission charges for evacuation of power from power station to the substation where the delivery to NVVN is to be made? Besides, how will the transmission losses be accounted for the supply up to the delivery point?
The attention is focused on Rajasthan, the state accounts for nearly three-fourth of the allotted capacity under the Solar Mission. Solar developers have appreciated conflicting signals from the Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RVPN), the transmission utility responsible for setting up the
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transmission infrastructure. RVPN believes that the cost of building transmission lines has to be borne by the solar power developers.
On the other hand the terms of the PPA agreements signed by the solar developers with the NVVN seem to suggest that the project developers are responsible for any delay or default in power evacuation.
FAST has presented several proposals to the MNRE. Now the challenge is to find the best solution in benefit of all the involved parts during the implementation phase of CSP projects.
GE breakthrough to enable greater use of wind, solar and natural gas on power grid
GE whose technology helps to deliver a quarter of the worlds electricity, today announced a first-ofits-kind power plant engineered to deliver an unprecedented combination of flexibility and efficiency. By rapidly ramping up and down in response to fluctuations in wind and solar power, the technology will enable the integration of more renewable resources into the power grid. The FlexEfficiency* 50 Combined Cycle[1] Power Plant is rated at 510 megawatts and offers fuel efficiency greater than 61 percent. The plant is the result of an investment of more than $500 million in research and development by GE and a key part of its ongoing work to create and manufacture technologies around the globe that deliver cleaner, more efficient energy.
While power plants today can provide flexibility or high efficiency, this power plant will deliver an unprecedented combination of both. GE calls this combination of flexibility and efficiency FlexEfficiency, which is essential if renewable power is going to cost-effectively integrate into power grids around the world on a large scale.
GE drew from the companys jet engine expertise to engineer a plant that will ramp up at a rate of more than 50 megawatts per minute, twice the rate of todays industry benchmarks. Operational flexibility at these levels will enable utilities to deliver power quickly when it is needed and to ramp down when it is not, balancing the grid cost-effectively and helping to deploy additional renewable power resources like wind and solar. A typical FlexEfficiency 50 plant will deliver enough energy to power more than 600,000 E.U. homes.
Increasing Renewables with Natural Gas
As our customers seek to increase their use of renewable energy, the challenge of grid stability sharpens. They are under added pressure to achieve higher levels of efficiency and lower emissions for natural gas power plants. The FlexEfficiency 50 plant creates an immense growth opportunity in a new segment for our gas turbine technology and is in lock-step with our commitment to build a cleaner energy future, said Paul Browning, vice presidentthermal products for GE Power & Water. For years we have been working to develop technology that can, in the same breath, deliver breakthrough efficiency and deal head-on with the challenge of grid variability caused by wind and solar. The need for combined flexibility and efficiency is even more pressing today as countries around the world establish new emissions standards.
The FlexEfficiency 50 plant is the first product in GEs new FlexEfficiency portfolio and part of GEs ecomagination commitment to drive clean energy technology through innovation and R&D investment. The launch follows GEs recent announcements of the worlds most efficient wind turbine, the highest reported efficiency for thin film solar and $11 billion in acquisitions that strengthen a portfolio supporting natural gas and power transmission. Much of todays power generation technology is serving yesterdays power grid. Institutions and individuals everywhere are looking for cost-effective ways to use solar, wind and gas energy on a large scale. But they often assume that renewable energy can simply plug-in to the existing power grid, said Steve Bolze, president and CEO of GE Power & Water. Throughout GE, we have invested to strengthen our global portfolio with a view to delivering efficient power generation across clean energy technologies. We expect this FlexEfficiency breakthrough to help take advantage of abundant natural gas while we simultaneously carve a fresh path to accelerate wider adoption of renewable energy, all with less impact on natural resources.
Sustainability by Design
GE engineers were able to avoid the typical tradeoffs between flexibility and efficiency by approaching the plant design from a total equipment and control systems perspective. The FlexEfficiency 50 plant is engineered for flexible operation by integrating a next-generation 9FB Gas Turbine that operates at 50 Hz, which is the power frequency that is most used in countries around the world; a 109D-14 Steam Turbine, which runs on the waste heat produced by the gas turbine; GEs advanced W28 Generator; a Mark* VIe integrated control system that links all of the technologies; and a heat recovery steam generator.
With global energy demand expected to double by 2030 and electricity generation accounting for 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, utilities and government bodies are taking a hard look at how to produce power more efficiently, said Ricardo Cordoba, president of GE Energy for Western Europe and North Africa. This innovation can have a dramatic effect on CO2; emissions and offers a nimble, efficient and cost-effective way for us to help E.U. countries in their pursuit of 20-20-20 energy goals[2].
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The International Energy Agency concluded in a report issued yesterday that large shares of variable renewable energy are feasible as long as power systems and markets are properly configured so they can get the best use of their flexible resources. The FlexEfficiency 50 Combined Cycle Power Plant offers unprecedented levels of flexibility that will simplify this challenge without sacrificing fuel efficiency.
Siemens to install HVDC back-to-back link to boost Manhattans power supply

Siemens Energy is installing a turnkey HVDC (high-voltage direct-current) back-to-back link to connect the power supply networks of New Jersey and New York. In the future it is estimated that an additional 660 megawatts (MW) of controlled electric power will be transmitted via a highvoltage cable link across the Hudson River from New Jersey to boost the power supply of the megacity New York. The customer is Hudson Transmission Partners, LLC of Fairfield, Connecticut. The total contract value for the consortium of Siemens and Prysmian is approximately 400 million US dollars. Siemens scope of supply includes the open- and closed-loop controls for the HVDC system, the thyristor valves, eight converter transformers and the AC filters, as well as operation and maintenance for five years. The power link is scheduled to come on line in summer 2013.
Together with our consortium partner Prysmian, which will be handling the cable link, we will create another power highway to meet New Yorks growing power demand, said Udo Niehage, CEO of the Power Transmission Division of Siemens Energy. The Siemens HVDC turnkey back-to-back link will not only connect the two power supply networks, it will also enable control of the power flow on the new power highway to New York. The HVDC technology with its fast control function will also contribute toward stabilization of the connected systems, which is a key benefit in the event of grid disturbances or blackouts. Furthermore this high capacity power link will make sure to avoid bottlenecks on the power supply for New York.
The station with the HVDC back-to-back link will be built in Ridgefield, New Jersey, where it will be connected via a substation with New Jerseys 230-kV power supply network. A 345-kV high-voltage cable spanning a total distance of twelve kilometers, part of which will be laid under water in the Hudson River, will provide the connection to the point where the power is fed into New Yorks system. The infeed point is located on 49th Street in Manhattan.
In July 2005, Siemens received an order from the same project developer to install an HVDC link between New Jersey and Long Island, which was commissioned in late June 2007. The HVDC submarine cable link, also known as the Neptune project, transmits as much as 660 MW of electrical energy at a direct voltage of 500 kV. It provides a low-loss, eco-friendly power link between New Jerseys power supply network and Long Island and meets the continuously
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Lanco Solar to build 75 MW Solar PV project in Maharashtra

Lanco Solar, a fully owned subsidiary of Lanco Infratech Limited - the fastest growing business conglomerates in India with interests in power, construction & EPC, infrastructure and renewable, today announced it, in consortium with Juwi Renewable India Ltd, has received LOALetter of Award from Maharashtra State Power Generation Co Ltd (Mahagenco) for building of a 75MW Crystalline technology based photovoltaic solar power project in Dhule district in the state of Maharashtra.
The project value is Rs. 884.18 Crores. The project would be fully commissioned by mid February 2012.
It is a strategic win for us. Not only it puts us firmly as the top solar power developer in the country but also helps us considerably in securing our supply chain competitively said Mr. V. Saibaba, CEO, Lanco Solar
This pioneering initiative by Mahagenco and Government of Maharashtra reinforces Indias position as a fast growing solar market globally along with the commendable initiatives of MNRE under the National Solar Mission. It would also considerably help in attracting new industries and talent into this space to reduce installation costs and help the country in its solar agenda further added Mr. V. Saibaba.
Suzlon to supply its S88 turbines to South Africa

Suzlon Energy Limited has signed a contract with African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), a joint venture between African Infrastructure Investment Managers (a company held by Old Mutual Investment Group (South Africa) and Macquarie Capital) and AFPOC Limited, for the supply and full EPC for 76 of Suzlons S88 2 MW series turbines, with an option for ACED to acquire an additional 124 turbines for the Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility.
The Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility is one of South Africa's leading renewable energy projects, having received a positive Record of Decision from the Department of Environment on 25th May 2010 for the erection of up to 200 wind turbines. Mr. Thomas Donnelly, Managing Director ACED, said: African Clean Energy Developments, along with its key stakeholders, are pleased to be
working with Suzlon Energy Limited on our flagship South African project, the Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility.
Suzlon has demonstrated a clear commitment to the South African market, and to local economic development and job creation, two key objectives of the Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility.
Mr. Tulsi R. Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director Suzlon Group, said: South Africa is a rapidly growing economy and a very important market for us. The country has immense wind energy resources and the Government of the Republic of South Africa has demonstrated praiseworthy vision and leadership to exploit this abundant renewable resource to power the nations growth: green jobs, energy generation and inclusive, sustainable growth.
We are very excited by this opportunity to bring to the table our vast emerging markets experience from India, China, Brazil and others. We are especially glad to partner with a prestigious organization like ACED on our first project in South Africa.
Mr. Silas Zimu, CEO Suzlon South Africa, said: We at Suzlon are delighted to be supporting what is arguably the lead project in South Africa in terms of quality and development timelines. The Cookhouse facility will not only provide clean and green energy, but also create many jobs and make a major contribution to local economic development. We are happy that ACED have faith in our services and recognize our commitment to the South African wind market.
The contract is conditional to the Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility successfully securing a PPA under the South African REFIT procurement process, due to commence in the coming months, and the project successfully reaching financial close and meeting other standard conditions. Based on current expectations for the satisfaction of the main conditions, installation is expected to commence in late 2011 or early 2012.
ACED is working closely with its partner, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, and with its appointed Mandated Lead Arrangers, tandard Bank and Nedbank Limited, to finalise a financing package which will include a significant portion of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment ownership.
New KPMG report "The Rising Sun" predicts a sunny future

for India
In purview of the significant challenges that India is facing in terms of energy security, action against climate change problems and addressing the issue of inclusive growth within the country, KPMG through its Thought Leadership report The Rising Sun has put forth its analysis on how solar energy can contribute to addressing these challenges.
Solar power can meet 5-7 percent of our total power requirements by 2021-22 up from a negligible portion today. This is significant as it could potentially replace around 30 percent of Indias imported coal requirement. Solar power can help our country move closer to the targeted 20-25 percent reduction in carbon emission intensity of GDP by 2020 by contributing as much as one-tenth of this target, besides playing an increasingly important role in securing Indias energy future, says Arvind Mahajan, Head of Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG.
Decentralised applications refer to the small scale solar power solutions installed at the consumer end. Unlike centralised power generation systems where large power plants are typically set up near fuel sources or far away from load centres, decentralised power systems are situated close to where the demand is. Santosh Kamath, Executive Director, KPMG adds Decentralised systems benefit from lower network losses as power does not have to be transported over long distances. These include applications such as solar rooftop systems, solar-powered agriculture pump sets, solar lighting systems and solar-powered telecom towers.
Some of these applications could have a transformational impact on the way energy is produced and consumed today. Along with large centralised solar generation, decentralised generation can play a very important role in the next decade.
Solar rooftop systems:
Today, Germany has total solar installations of around 17 GW and more than 75 percent of the market share is contributed by solar rooftop systems. Solar power already contributes over 2 percent of Germanys power needs. Until now, solar power was expensive compared with conventional power and that is what held it back from rapid scalability.
Today, in India the cost of conventional power delivered at a consumers premises is estimated at between INR 5 and INR 5.50 per unit when compared to the cost of solar power which is estimated at around INR 11-13 per unit
While still high, the solar cost curves are declining rapidly due to technological innovation and
supply chain economies of scale
At the same time, conventional power costs are expected to rise at between 4-5 percent per year over the next decade
The convergence between the cost of solar power and the conventional power cost, commonly referred to as grid parity is likely to happen during the period 2017-2019.
According to the KPMG report, the rooftop segment would take-off considerably post grid parity when solar power could meet the day time power consumption requirements of the households economically. The cumulative rooftop potential for residential category could be 19,000 MW by 2022. An illustrative analogy can be drawn from the telecommunication sector where technological developments and policy changes helped a rapid scale up in telecom penetration during the last decade.
Solar-powered agriculture pump sets:
Currently, the agriculture category which uses power for irrigation pumps contributes around 20 percent of the total power demand of India. The grid power tariff to agriculture segment is heavily subsidised. The power supply is staggered and the network performance inefficient in most cases.
Moreover, the subsidy burden is increasing due to the increase in conventional power costs thus negatively impacting the financial health of the State and power utilities.
Furthermore, there are a large number of agriculture pumpsets that currently use diesel power where there is no grid connection available. As cost curves come down, solar power is well suited as an alternative solution to meet the power requirements of the agriculture segment. Besides being a clean and convenient source of power, solar power can reduce the subsidy burden on the Government. To start with diesel, pumpsets could be replaced by solar-powered pumpsets due to favourable cost economics.
According to the KPMG report, a cumulative potential of around 16,000 MW from agriculture category could be realised by 2022. Innovative business models such as integrators of pumpset and solar modules may be required to realise this potential
Solar water heating systems:
China has the largest installed base of solar water heating systems in the world of over 125 million square meters, where 10 percent of Chinese families have adopted solar water heating systems. In comparison, India only has an estimated 3.5 million sq m of solar water heating collectors. India with a higher radiation intensity than China can also achieve a similar success.
According to the KPMG report, around 70 million sq m of collector area could be deployed in India within the next decade. Policy measures that encourage deployment of solar water heating systems along with effective monitoring can go a long way in developing the solar water heating market in India. If deployed effectively, it can save over 11 MTPA of imported coal.
Solar powered telecom towers:
Solar powered telecom towers are already cost competitive with alternatives such as diesel. It is estimated that switching from diesel to solar power would save Indian telecom firms INR 6,440 crores in operations cost. Going forward, with falling solar power prices and increasing diesel prices, solar installations would make greater economic sense. According to the KPMG report, over the long term, solar power has the potential to replace about 30 percent of the telecom tower industrys diesel consumption.
Solar lighting solutions:
An additional area in the decentralised segment where solar power holds large potential is the area of lighting. Solar power can be used for lighting in areas with limited or no access to the grid. A simple cost benefit analysis where Government benefits through reduced usage of the highly subsidised kerosene by providing solar lanterns at subsidised rates would show a break-even period of one to two years for the investments made by the Government. Furthermore, access to a clean source of energy could have positive ramifications like the impact on environment - reduced dependence on firewood, improvement in health of women doing household chores, safety etc. besides savings in fuel consumption. The usage of solar lanterns as an alternate to kerosene lighting needs to be earnestly pursued.
Key Imperatives:
To unleash this potential, the next few years are likely to be critical because that will decide how the solar ecosystem takes shape. The Governments at both the Central and State levels should keep the market creation program going and support aggressively the efforts of private developers in setting up the projects under the first phase of the program.
The decentralised power generation segment should be given a greater push through announcement of a larger support program for this sector. This segment is likely to reach grid parity earlier.
In the first phase (upto 2013), the Central Government should also consider providing a more direct funding support to state power utilities to absorb the higher cost of solar power, since the Indian power utilities are cash strapped and do not have the necessary resources to support this.
Steps such as creation of the National Clean Energy Fund are steps in the right direction and states should be given support from this fund. The funding support should be combined with enforcement of the Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation at the state level.
In the first phase, the banks should also come forward and support the sector earnestly. Granting of priority sector status by the Government for the solar sector could provide the necessary boost. Provision of suitable backstop by the Central Government for the initial projects can also help allay some their concerns.
Formulation and enforcement of mandatory regulations such as deployment of Solar Water Heating (SWH) systems can also accelerate their deployment. In the agriculture pumpset segment, the Government should aggressively pursue the right implementation models.
The investment requirement and opportunity in the next decade could be around USD 110 billion. Furthermore, a million jobs are likely to be created in the sector during this period. Given the significant potential that is possible, steps to encourage investments that enable development of the complete supply chain are important.
Solar power can provide a clean, secure and distributed source of energy for our country as a whole. It needs to be supported earnestly in the interim period so that we can get its full benefits by the end of the decade, added Mr. Kamath.
Energetica India wins court case against former employee

After months of agressive attacks from Energetica India's former employee Mr Anand Gupta, the court of Additional District Judge XIII, Indore, M.P. has rejected the demand of Mr Gupta against the editorial company Omnimedia, that publishes Energetica India Magazine.
The Hon'ble District Court at Indore considered that " the Plaintiff (Mr Gupta) has filed the false and frivolous suit with the intention to harass the defendants (Omnimedia) and the Plaintiff has not come before the Court with clean hands and he has filed this Suit on the basis of forged and fictitious documents."
Energetica India Magazine thanks for the support extended to Omnimedia and attach a pdf document with detailed information.
Danfoss string inverter solution for one of the largest PV plants in the world
Danfoss Solar Inverters is going to deliver its TLX Pro string inverter solution for German project developer Möhring Energies huge photovoltaic plant at the former NATO airfield in Eggebek, 20 km south of Flensburg, Germany. With a capacity of more than 80 MW the plant will be among the largest in the world.
The string inverter solution from Danfoss makes it possible to significantly increase the energy output of the former airfield area compared to traditional central inverters, because it allows more solar modules to be installed while at the same time utilizing the solar modules to the maximum.
We are well-known in the market for our string inverter solution for large PV power plants, and many projects are now realized with our concept. However, for utility scale projects with multi megawatt capacity central inverters have so far been preferred. With the size of this project it is evident that our modular concept literally has no size limit says Gert Taul Pedersen, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing.
CEO and owner of Möhring Energie GmbH, Sascha Möhring, explains the reason for choosing Danfoss string inverter solution: We are able to achieve a much higher energy output with
Danfoss solution at the airfield area compared to central inverters. Moreover Danfoss technology with three MPP trackers makes it possible to optimize even further compared to other string inverter solutions, because shading losses are minimized.
Another advantage of the string inverter solution is that installation can take place in several parts of the plant at the same time with the teams eventually meeting up in the middle. This makes the installation process far more efficient thus bringing down costs significantly.
The Master functionality feature of Danfoss TLX Pro inverters also makes the installation more efficient. The master inverter can handle a large group of inverters the settings of the master are replicated to the inverter network thus lowering commissioning costs.
Danfoss inverters already produce solar energy in another big plant of 12 MW developed by Möhring Energy GmbH. The plant is located in Busenwurth in Northern Germany.
EC funds global project to produce ethanol, biodiesel and bioproducts from algae
Nine partners from seven countries have joined in an innovative project to show that ethanol, biodiesel and bioproducts can be produced from algae on a large scale. The BIOfuel From Algae Technologies (BIOFAT) project, largely funded by the European Commissions Seventh Framework Program, aims to demonstrate that biofuels made from microalgae can offer energy efficiency, economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Algaes potential for providing high-energy-yield products with low greenhouse gas emissions has been long understood, but the potential downside from such development is less clear. BIOFAT seeks to maximize the benefits from algae while minimizing environmental impacts. Along the way, the project will introduce the world to the algorefinery, a facility that can produce high-value coproducts in addition to biofuels.
Abengoa Bioenerga Nuevas Tecnologas (ABNT), the coordinator for BIOFAT project, is a subsidiary of Abengoa Bioenergy and began its operations in 2003 with the purpose of positioning Abengoa Bioenergy as the leading innovator in the Bioenergy industry, through the development of innovating technological processes for the production of biofuels. ABNT (SP) centralizes the R&D activities and is focused on the production and development of biofuels for transport, bioethanol and biodiesel, among others, which use biomass as feedstock. This project will be carried out by a transnational consortium drawn from the academic, industrial and public sectors
and include the University of Florence (IT), A4F-AlgaFuel (PT), Ben-Gurion University (IL), Fotosintetica & Microbiologica (IT), Evodos (NL), AlgoSource Technologies (FR), IN SRL (IT) and Hart Energy (BE). Consortium members have been selected allowing the effective project goals achievement.
The microalgae-to-biofuel demonstration project aims to integrate the entire value chain in the production of ethanol and biodiesel. The process begins with strain selection and proceeds to biological optimization of the culture media, monitored algae cultivation, low energy harvesting and technology integration. The development team will train on existing prototypes in Israel, Portugal and Italy, then scale up the process at a 10-hectare demonstration plant. The project is expected to last four years and produce about 900 tons of algae annually on the 10-hectare plant.
Torresol Energy commissions 19.9MW Gemasolar Power Plant in Spain

Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar Abu Dhabis leading future energy company and SENER the leading Spanish engineering and construction firm, announced the commissioning of its flagship 19.9MW Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Seville, Spain.
The worlds first commercial-scale CSP plant featuring central tower receiver with thermal storage capabilities has commenced supplying electricity to 25,000 homes in the Andaluca region of Spain. The plant is expected to save more than 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emission a year.
The innovative molten salt heat transfer technology deployed at the Gemasolar greenfield independent power project helps avoid fluctuations in power supply through a system that is capable of 15 hours of energy production without sunlight. This accordingly allows for generation of electricity 24 hours a day for many months of the year, even during the hours of darkness or poor daylight during winter.
The Gemasolar plant comprises 2,650 heliostats (mirrors) that stretch approximately 185 hectares. The system is capable of reaching temperatures exceeding 900-degrees Centigrade at the central receiver located at the top of the tower. The tower technology uses molten salt as a heat transfer medium that reaches temperatures above 500 degrees Centigrade and allows delivering hotter and more pressurized steam to the turbine than the parabolic trough technology, which significantly increases the performance of the overall plant.
SENER was responsible for providing the technology, the engineering detail design and part of the EPC and commissioning works of the plant. The technology developed by SENER includes stateof-the-art solutions such as the molten salt storage system and the receiver, which is able to
absorb 95% of the radiation from the suns spectrum and transmit this energy to the molten salt compound that circulates within the receiver, which is then used to heat steam and operate the steam turbines.
Frank Wouters, Director of Masdar Power, said: The commissioning of the CSP plant marks another key milestone in the development and deployment of solar energy in Europe. It also highlights Masdars commitment to partner with global industry leaders such as SENER and bring clean technology closer to the community.
Miguel Domingo, Solar Business Director of SENER, added: The on-schedule and on-budget completion of the construction and commissioning of the Gemasolar plant is a milestone for SENER. Currently, SENER is the only company in the world that has developed and built a commercial plant with central tower molten salt receiver technology that has already started operation.
Enrique Sendagorta, Chairman of Torresol Energy, said: Gemasolar is a revolution in the CSP sector, as the standardization of this new technology will mean a real reduction in the investment costs for solar plants. The commercial operation of this plant will lead the way for other central tower plants with molten salt receiver technology, an efficient system that improves the dispatchability of electric power from renewable sources.
DuPont Apollo collaborates with Wipro EcoEnergy to supply thin film PV modules in India
Du Pont Apollo Limited announced that it has entered a strategic supply agreement with Wipro EcoEnergy, the cleantech business of Wipro Limited, Indias leading global technology solutions company, to supply high-performance, silicon-based thin film tandem photovoltaic (PV) modules for Wipro EcoEnergys upcoming grid-based solar power projects.
We see DuPont Apollo as a supplier of reliable silicon-based thin film PV modules that are especially fit for the hot climatic conditions of India due to their superior performance under hightemperature conditions, said G. K. Prasanna, president Wipro EcoEnergy. To support the rapid growth of the Indian economy, there is a clear need for reliable and sufficient electricity. With the solar energy programs taking off at the national as well as state levels, we intend to play our part in helping India attain energy security, and we hope to do so with the help of a reliable PV partner like DuPont Apollo.
Under the terms of this supply agreement, DuPont Apollo will provide Wipro EcoEnergy with thin film PV modules. The first phase of the supply agreement will be completed by first quarter of 2012.
Contributing to the strong and sustainable growth of the Indian PV market is a major milestone for us we are excited that Wipro has chosen to collaborate with DuPont Apollo for their solar projects in the country, said David Chu, chief executive officer DuPont Apollo. We look forward to more business momentum created with Wipro as a key strategic customer to continue to drive the growth of PV power and provide India with clean and affordable energy.
This agreement comes at a time that the solar industry has witnessed dramatic growth in India with the announcement of grid-based incentives for grid-connected solar plants, and PV is considered a preferable choice to accommodate the widely dispersed and growing electricity consumption needs of the country. In January 2010 Indias National Solar Mission was launched to achieve the governments target of generating 22 GW (20 GW on-grid, 2 GW off-grid) of solar power by 2022.
DuPont Apollo thin film PV modules are internationally recognized with the product certifications of IEC 61646, IEC 61730, CGC Golden Sun Certificate and UL 1703. All products are manufactured in an ISO 9001, QC 080000 and LEED certified facility.
Wipro EcoEnergy is set up to offer sustainable energy solutions for the enterprise market, which include solar power, green buildings and enterprise energy management. In the solar power space, Wipro EcoEnergy builds utility-scale MW solar photovoltaic power plants, for which they use DuPont Apollo high-performance, silicon-based thin film tandem junction PV modules.
TerraSmart pioneers the innovative eco-friendly ground screw

TerraSmart, a leading North American engineering design and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic racking and foundation pioneers the state-of-the-art, eco-friendly ground screw. The ground screws innovative technology implements the most effective environmentally safe conditions to install a foundation. Standard ground mount arrays involve extreme energy applications that result in contamination and damage to the soil from chemicals corroding over the years. TerraSmarts hotdip galvanized ground screw prevents rust formulation, and can withstand the harshest of climates. The innovative, earth-friendly ground screw does not alter the terrain, and creates zero interference with outlying areas. The TerraSmart ground screw is also easily removable and 100% recyclable.
Recently, Valenzano Winery located in Shamong , New Jersey, installed TerraSmarts eco-friendly
ground screw to the TerraFarm ground mount array. Solar panels are going up at the vineyard on rural Route 206 that will generate enough electricity to power Valenzano Winery and its distribution center, tasting room and banquet facility. Utilizing the ecological ground screw prevents contamination to the soil in the vineyards, and will have no effect on the grape while keeping the aesthetics of the property pleasing.
I am pleased that not only TerraSmarts eco-friendly ground screw has been so well received by distributers and associations in the solar industry, but also that TerraSmarts true sense of environmental accountability was the passion for manufacturing this product states Colleen Brennan, TerraSmarts Vice President of Marketing.
Anthony Valenzano, who owns the winery with his father and brother, said the solar panels are just the latest going green initiative the winery has undertaken. The winery also has installed a geothermal system for the facilitys heating and cooling. We will eventually be using 100 percent renewable energy, Valenzano said.
Unlocking the Indian biomass potential

Transforming agricultural waste into biofuel could create up to one million jobs in India over the next decade, while radically improving Indias energy efficiency by meeting up to 59% of the demand for transport gasoline through greener fuels by 2020, according to a new study released today. The Indian Government has already announced an ambitious target of 20% of biofuels in transport by 2017 as part of its Indian Biofuels Policy.
The Bloomberg New Energy Finance study "Next-generation Ethanol: Whats in it for India commissioned by Novozymes, the world leader in bioinnovation and industrial enzymes, was presented at en event organized under the aegis of the Danish Embassy in India in cooperation with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
India is the worlds 6th largest consumer of energy with current consumption of 17.3 billion litres per year of gasoline. Demand is expected to grow 8.5% every year till 2020. Assuming a barrel of crude oil costs USD 100, India will spend USD 19.4 billion on importing gasoline by 2020.
Given concerns regarding energy security and CO2 emissions, such a trajectory is neither desirable nor economically or environmentally sustainable. According to the report, biofuels from agricultural residues are a critical existing alternative to liquid fuel which is not only environmentally sustainable but offers huge potential and thus needs to be pursued aggressively.
Expanding on the potential of advanced biofuels, Thomas Nagy, Executive Vice President, Novozymes, said, "By converting agricultural residues into fuel ethanol, India has the potential to reduce its dependence on imported petroleum. Whats more interesting is that this can be achieved without changing todays agricultural land-use patterns or cultivating new energy crops. In addition, we already have the technology ready for deployment."
Unlocking the Indian biomass potential would create around a million aggregated jobs between 2010 and 2020, thus providing the much-required impetus for inclusive growth by providing employment in rural India.
Imperatives for Success While the potential is high, the report states that issues like lack of policy implementation, absence of any incentive for collection of agriculture residue (only 25% of the waste is recovered from the fields) and requisite infrastructure need to be addressed for the optimum development of Indias advanced biofuel potential.
The report stresses that the emergence of a dynamic bioethanol industry depends on policymakers putting in place India-wide mandates, coherent and innovative policies at the centre and state levels, with solid policy incentives that actively encourage value chain stakeholders to make the necessary behavioral changes and investment decisions. Clear-cut policies and legislation with penalty for non-compliance will stimulate the growth of the biofuels sector.
Installation of 1000 MW lignite based new Thermal Power Project in Tamil Nadu approved
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the proposal for installing 1000 MW lignite based Thermal Power Project at Neyveli consisting two units of 500 MW each at an estimated cost of Rs.5907.11 crore on October, 2010 price level with Interest During Construction (IDC) of Rs.559.03 crore and Foreign Exchange (FE) component of Rs.969.81 crore equivalent to US $ 217.009 million.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd is planning to set up the plant at Neyveli in Cuddalore District.
The power generated from Neyveli New Thermal Power Project (2 x 500 MW) units will cater to the
demand of the states in the Southern Region.
IBM teams with BEE to prepare for Indias first Smart Grid project
IBM announced a collaboration with The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India to create the countrys first smart grid project. Together they will create a cost benefit analysis for smart grid activities as part of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).
A BEE project, NMEEE is one of eight national missions that promote innovative policy and regulatory regimes, financing mechanisms, and business models that help sustain the market for energy efficiency.
Through this project, IBM plans to apply its deep services expertise to help determine smart grid readiness in India. The company will lay out a strategic assessment framework with an Indian perspective that looks at the adoption of new smart grid technologies, and identifies alignments in policy and regulatory frameworks to make each solution possible. It will help BEE determine global smart grid potential and also create toolkits for regulators and utilities for assessing benefits of smart grid investment decisions.
With the growth of the economy and the enhanced demand for energy, efficient use of energy resources and their conservation takes center stagethis is vital in restricting wasteful consumption while sustaining development, said Kapil Mohan, IAS, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Saving energy is a national cause and we need to work in unison to make India an energy efficient economy and society so that not only do we remain competitive within our own market but also internationally.
As a part of this collaboration, IBM will generate the smart grid business case and tools that will help calculate the return on investment for all smart grid projects being rolled out country-wide and also within the ISGAN (International Smart Grid Action Network), of which BEE is a member.
The ISGAN network facilitates cooperation in smart grid policy and standardizes, regulates and finances technology research development and demonstration, workforce skills and knowledge development, including consumer participation at all levels. ISGAN participants include Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, European Commission, France, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
There is a huge demand for power grids that are energy efficient, intelligent and secure. Through this collaboration with BEE, our aim is to help overcome inefficiencies in the existing grid and move toward more sustainable energy networks, said Avinash V Joshi, Director, Communications Sector, IBM India/South Asia. The anticipated growth of the Indian power sector is substantial and this project will advance smart grid adoption across the country.
The acceleration of smart grids in an emerging market like India is vital. With an estimated 1 million people around the world moving into cities each week, experts predict population in the worlds cities will double by 2050. Governments, regulators and utility companies need to ensure that our cities and villages will survive under the crush of demand for access to the power grid. Adding generation capacity and building additional analog utility grids is not the most efficient answer. By contrast, smart grids improve energy system performance, reduce energy loss and enhance customer service.
The infusion of digital intelligence also enables the power grids to automate, monitor and control the two-way flow of energy across all aspects of the energy value chainfrom power plant to plug. Smart grids use sensors, smart meters, digital controls and analytic tools to automate, monitor and control the flow of energy and providing timely and detailed information on energy consumption, thereby empowering consumers to be more efficient in their energy use. A smart grid will seamlessly integrate all sustainable energy technologiesfrom electric vehicles to solar systems and wind farmsand also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Utilities around the world are adopting smart grid technology to make the power infrastructure robust, self-healing, adaptive, interactive and cost-effective.
U.S. and India announce funding for clean energy research and development
Fulfilling an important step of the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy announced by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh last November, India and the U.S. have announced funding commitments of $25 million each to support the U.S.-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC).
According to U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer, "This is the first collaborative research effort of its kind, where Indian and U.S. researchers will be jointly selected. It elevates the U.S.-India clean energy cooperation to a new level and is a testament to the strength of our continued strategic partnership. We look forward to closer cooperation on clean energy between the technical experts of our two knowledge societies, and sharing the benefits of the collaborative research."
The United States and India will provide awards in three priority areas: biofuels, building energy efficiency, and solar energy. These awards will support joint consortia of U.S. and India private sector companies, non-governmental organizations, research labs, or other organizations. Selected consortia will leverage government resources by contributing matching funding, totaling an additional $50 million.
The JCERDC will be located in existing facilities in both countries. Applications are due by August 16, 2011, with selections expected later this fall.
American companies are getting more and more interested in the indian energy market. Some US companies just finished a visit to Punjab region to explore business opportunities for solar energy.
BHEL : major milestone with new series Turbo Generator of 600 MW

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone with the successful manufacture and testing of the countrys first large capacity new series Turbo Generator of 600 MW rating. The state-of-the-art generator shall be supplied and installed at the upcoming North Chennai Thermal Power Project of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).
Significantly, in addition to sub-critical thermal power plants of 600 MW rating, these new series Generators shall also cater to the requirements of thermal power stations with supercritical turbines of 660 and 700 MW ratings.
With the successful testing of the generator, a new benchmark has been set by BHEL with respect to indigenous manufacture of thermal sets with supercritical parameters. Several sets of 600 MW, 660 MW, 700 MW and 800 MW ratings are presently under various stages of manufacture at BHELs Haridwar plant.
The facility for assembly and testing of this series of Generators has been designed and engineered in-house at BHELs Haridwar plant. Notably, the new facility has the capability to manufacture and test Turbo Generators of up to 1,000 MW rating and has test pits for assembly of two generators simultaneously.
The test facility is equipped with special 12 MW drive motors powered from a variable frequency drive system and to validate generator performance parameters, open-circuit and short-circuit tests can be conducted during testing. State-of-the-art data acquisition for logging of test data and an integrated control and monitoring system are other significant features of this facility. The test station has large video screens wherein engineers can monitor real time data during testing. This multi-level test-bed includes complete set of auxiliary equipment like lube oil, seal oil, primary water, hydrogen gas, auxiliary cooling water supply systems and associated controls.
BHEL has fully established state-of-the-art technology for the manufacture of thermal sets up to 1,000 MW rating. The company has equipped itself to produce thermal sets with supercritical parameters of 660/700/800 MW unit ratings. Also, to meet customer demand, the company has introduced new rating thermal sets of 150 MW, 270 MW, 525 MW and 600 MW, in addition to 250 MW and 500 MW thermal sets.
BHEL has been committed to the nations power development programme and has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian Power Sector by equipping itself for the future, by way of technology, facilities and trained manpower to meet the countrys power forecast for the 11th Plan and beyond. For this, it has already enhanced its manufacturing capacity to 15,000 MW per annum and is further augmenting it to 20,000 MW per annum by March, 2012.
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