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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
High cost of domestic solar panels undermines subsidy gains for farmers
Farmers installing solar plants to irrigate their land feel cheated as the increasing prices of domestically made panels nullify the subsidy provided by the central and state govts. Prices of solar panels made in the country currently command ₹28 a watt compared to about ₹14 for the assembled panels, which are made of imported solar cells. With the rising cost, the impact of the 60 per cent subsidy provided by the Union and the state govt (30 per cent each) reduces the benefits by up to 50 per cent. As a result, farmers said that a 5-kW plant, which required about ₹2.7 lakh investment, will now need ₹4 lakh. These projects are mandated to use Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) panels to be eligible for the subsidies. Disappointed with the higher panel rates, a farmer in a social media post even accused the govt of corruption as the benefits promised under the subsidy scheme are not available to him. The shortage of DCR panels has been jacking up prices in India for a long time, forcing vendors to delay project implementation. They accuse the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE ) of rolling out schemes with mandatory use of DCR panels without having an adequate supply. "It is benefitting a few manufacturers who are into the production of DCR modules. If the country does not have enough capacity, then the stipulation should be removed for the smooth implementation of the projects," said a vendor preferring anonymity. In DCR modules, solar cells need to be manufactured in India. But the country currently does not have enough cell production capacity. The majority of panel manufacturing volume is made of imported solar cells. The govt has made the DCR mandatory for certain projects, including Kusum and PM Surya Ghar Yojana . Delay in availability risks pushing deadlines further for achieving targets set by MNRE.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Domestically made solar panels cost doubles, raises project cost
Jaipur: Farmers installing solar plants to irrigate their land feel cheated as the increasing prices of domestically made panels nullify the subsidy provided by the central and state govts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Prices of solar panels made in the country currently command Rs 28 a watt compared to about Rs 14 for the assembled panels, which are made of imported solar cells. With the rising cost, the impact of the 60% subsidy provided by the Union and the state govt (30% each) reduces the benefits by up to 50%. As a result, farmers said that a 5-kW plant, which required about Rs 2.7 lakh investment, will now need Rs 4 lakh. These projects are mandated to use Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) panels to be eligible for the subsidies. Disappointed with the higher panel rates, a farmer in a social media post even accused the govt of corruption as the benefits promised under the subsidy scheme are not available to him. The shortage of DCR panels has been jacking up prices in India for a long time, forcing vendors to delay project implementation. They accuse the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of rolling out schemes with mandatory use of DCR panels without having an adequate supply. "It is benefitting a few manufacturers who are into the production of DCR modules. If the country does not have enough capacity, then the stipulation should be removed for the smooth implementation of the projects," said a vendor preferring anonymity. In DCR modules, solar cells need to be manufactured in India. But the country currently does not have enough cell production capacity. The majority of panel manufacturing volume is made of imported solar cells. The govt has made the DCR mandatory for certain projects, including Kusum and PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Delay in availability risks pushing deadlines further for achieving targets set by MNRE.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Singal Cracks Down On Teen's Stalker, Orders Arrest, Quick Chargesheet
Nagpur: Commissioner of police (CP) Ravinder Singal took swift and decisive action against a stalker harassing a 17-year-old Class XII student, ensuring his arrest within 24 hours by Ambazari police. The accused, who had been tormenting the girl from a modest economic background for three months, was summoned to Singal's chamber, where he received a stern warning of severe consequences if he continued his actions. The case came to Singal's attention through the Daily Crime Report (DCR), which highlighted the plight of the student, who was contemplating discontinuing her studies due to relentless harassment. The stalker had intercepted her thrice on her way to tuition classes, and issued grave threats on two occasions at desolate locations, pressuring her to accept his advances. The distressed student had approached Ambazari police station, where an offence was registered under relevant laws, including sections of the Pocso Act . Noticing the case's seriousness and its impact on the girl's education, Singal issued strict orders to senior inspector Vinod Godbole of Ambazari police station to apprehend the accused immediately. "A trap was laid to nab the stalker," Singal said. "I've instructed the team to build a watertight case and submit the chargesheet promptly to ensure conviction under Pocso." The accused was arrested and presented before the CP, who warned him to stay away from the student and directed the police to ensure her education remains uninterrupted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Singal's proactive intervention has been lauded by the local community, particularly for safeguarding the girl's right to education. The police have been tasked with closely monitoring the case to prevent further distress to the survivor and to ensure justice is served swiftly.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
People beat the heat across Massachusetts as more pools are set to open this weekend
Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many families headed out to splash pads to cool down, with more pools set to open this weekend ahead of a potential heat wave. A mad dash toward the splash pad, accompanied by delightful squeals and splashing, as Boston families try to beat the heat Thursday. Long line for wading pool "Luckily we live in walking distance of so many splash pads and playgrounds. That's really, really nice that Boston makes that so accessible," said one nanny. At Artesani Park in Brighton, parents, nannies and kids found themselves in good company: A long line of hot people stretched around the wading pool. "We've been waiting for probably about 35 minutes to get in the pool. It's been pretty hot. We have some pregnant ladies with us so we're a little worried about them," one mother said. 24 pools DCR pools open this weekend More options will open up this weekend, as 24 Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) pools open across the state Saturday, in addition to the more than 30 beaches with lifeguards. "It's going to be a hot week coming up and we're excited to be able to bring some cooling opportunities to the community. And of course to make that happen in a safe manner we've hired over 580 lifeguards to get through this summer season and we're still looking for about another 50 more," explained DCR's Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety Shawn DeRosa. The state offers cash incentives to lifeguards who work through the summer, and covers the cost of training. DCR is also offering free swimming lessons at 19 pools across the state this summer. Registration for the second and third sessions opens at 8 a.m. on June 30 and July 14, respectively.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Over a dozen beaches are closed in Massachusetts this weekend due to bacteria. Here's where
After another week of high summer temperatures, you may be in the mood to head over to one of Massachusetts' beaches this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) states that swimming in the water at these closed beaches poses a threat of illness due to high levels of bacteria. Symptoms of water-borne illness can range from nausea and vomiting to a sore throat and fever, or even rashes and infections. Heading into this weekend, several Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by town, are closed as of Friday, June 13: Ashland: Hopkinton Reservoir-Upper Beach (Bacterial Exceedance) Boston: Malibu (Bacterial Exceedance) Tenean (Bacterial Exceedance) Chatham: Oyster Pond (Bacterial Exceedance) Dartmouth: Hidden Bay (CSO/SSO event) Jones Town Beach North (CSO/SSO event) Jones Town Beach South (CSO/SSO event) Great Barrington: Old Maid's Park (Bacterial Exceedance) Revere: Short (Bacterial Exceedance) Saugus: Peckham Pond at Camp Nihan (Bacterial Exceedance) Templeton: Beamans Pond - Campground (Bacterial Exceedance) Winthrop: Donovans (Bacterial Exceedance) Halford (Bacterial Exceedance) Most beaches are closed due to bacterial exceedance, meaning the levels of bacteria in the water are higher than the limits set by the MDPH. Those in the "other" category can be closed due to a variety of chemical or physical hazards, such as riptides and poor visibility. More: Want to park for free at the beach this summer in MA? Boston Beer Company can help Another popular beach is closed for the summer, but not due to bacteria. According to an announcement from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on May 30, the main beach at Walden Pond in Concord will be closed for the season as the site undergoes construction. Red Cross Beach, another beach at Walden Pond, will still be open for the summer, but with no lifeguards present and limited parking availability. Over the summer, Walden Pond will be getting a new $6.1 million bathhouse, according to the DCR. The new single-story, 2,700 square-foot building will replace the current two-story bathhouse from 1947, which is not ADA compliant. This project will bring Walden Pond State Reservation's facility up to federal and state accessibility requirements. More: Popular MA beach to stay closed all summer due to construction. Here's where According to the MDPH website, beaches can only re-open when their bacteria levels are back within the safe range, so there is no set amount of time for a closure. The status of a closed beach can be checked on the website's water quality dashboard, which is updated at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 14 Massachusetts beaches are closed this weekend. Here's where
