India Won’t Impose Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Equipment Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision had different effects on solar players in the country. On the one hand it had delighted manufacturers while as on the other hand it alarmed developers about the steep rise in input costs. Overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of 70% levy on imported solar equipment, the government has reversed the decision […] Read more
Cheap Chinese Imports Push Out Local Solar Players Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Aside from a couple of enormous players, for example, Tata Power Solar, solar thermal makers are generally in the little or medium scale section and give around one lakh occupations. The National Solar Mission may have set an objective of 20 million m2 (meter square) solar thermal limit with ‘Make in India’ boards, however the […] Read more
Freefall of Solar Bids Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The lowest bids can be undermined or loosefit for Indian solar players in front of Chinese majors. Let’s keep it debatable. But the fact not to deny is, solar power tariffs in India are falling at a quantum rate which includes the recent Rs 2.44 per unit bidding for Bhadla Phase-III Solar Park in Rajasthan. […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
Dreams of Solar Power Park in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy State Govt. of Himachal Pradesh plan to establish a 1,000-MW solar park in the Spiti Valley is facing perennial hassles. Given the intense terrain of Spiti, the state government is looking for assistance from all corners for transmitting power produced at the solar park. The project has sought for the support of Power Grid Corp. […] Read more