Cabinet Approves Second Phase of FAME Scheme with Outlay of Rs 10,000 Cr Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union cabinet has approved the second phase of the FAME scheme with an incentive layout of Rs 10,000 crores. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for the implementation of the Rs 10,000-crore Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME-II) scheme for promotion […] Read more
Finance Ministry Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Textured Tempered Solar Glass From Malaysia Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has imposed an anti-dumping duty on import of tempered glass from Malaysia for a period of 5 years, considering the recommendations made by the DGTR. The Department of Revenue (DOR) under the Ministry of Finance has imposed an anti-dumping duty on the import of textured tempered coated and uncoated glass from Malaysia for […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheets For Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DGTR suggested that the purpose of anti-dumping duties is to eliminate injury caused to the domestic industry by the unfair trade practices of dumping and to re-establish open and fair competition in the Indian market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings notification on the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning […] Read more
SECI Designated as RE Implementing Agency Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has been designated as the renewable energy implementing agency so as to facilitate the application of connectivity and LTA in ISTS network. The Solar Energy Corporation of India with the approval of the Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, has been designated as the Renewable Energy Implementing Agency of […] Read more
MNRE’s Rs 175.87 Cr RE Research and Technology Development Programme Renewed Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The President of India has given his approval for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RETD) program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for implementation during 2017-18 and 2019-20 at the cost of Rs 175.87 crore. The scheme aims at scaling up R&D effort for “Renewable Energy Research […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Target for 9 GW with New Solar Policy Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu will need to add 1,700 MW of solar capacity per annum for the next 4 years to attain the new target. Tamil Nadu has issued its latest state solar policy the “Vision Tamil Nadu 2023”, a revision from its 2012 policy which had a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2015. The […] Read more
Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
Goa Amends Solar Policy to Grant Solar Prosumers 50% Subsidy Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Small and large prosumers will now receive a 50 percent subsidy instead of the earlier proposed interest-free loan. To further incentivise the generation and adoption of solar power in the state, the Goa government has approved the amendments to the Goa State Solar Policy 2017. The solar policy with proposed amendments was issued last month […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Launch New Wind Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The policy shall come into operation with effect from the date of issuance and shall remain applicable for a period of five years. In order to promote Wind power projects in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has recently released the Andhra Pradesh Wind Power Policy – 2018. To meet the twin objectives […] Read more