40% on Modules & 25% on Cells, MNRE to Impose BCD From April 1, 2022 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally finalised the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar PV cells and modules. As per an office memorandum, the Ministry is going to impose a 25 percent BCD on solar PV cells and 40 percent duty on solar modules without grandfathering of bid-out projects. However, […] Read more
Only 18% of Announced Recovery Spending can be Considered ‘Green’: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy An analysis of spending by leading economies has found that only 18 percent of announced recovery spending can be considered ‘green.’ One year from the onset of the pandemic, recovery spending has fallen short of nations’ commitments to build back more sustainably. An analysis of spending by leading economies, led by Oxford’s Economic Recovery Project […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amended Draft Policy for Promoting DRE Livelihood Applications Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications. The ministry has invited comments/suggestions from […] Read more
MNRE Releases List Of Module Makers for Government Contracts Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The ALMM list, to be updated monthly, will be valid for two years. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in an office memorandum released yesterday, announced the names of 23 Indian firms those products would be eligible for use in government contracts for solar plants. The list is for module manufacturers right now. The […] Read more
Indian E-Rickshaw Market to Expand to $1.39 Billion by 2025: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy India witnessed an exponential growth of electric rickshaws (e-rickshaw) since they first entered the Indian public transportation network. An E-rickshaw has always been an easy to go and cheaper option for the short-distance daily commute. Their cost effectiveness has also made e-rickshaw the preferred option for an ever larger section of society. Now, according to […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 25 MW BCCL Solar Plant in West Bengal Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for 25 MW solar power plant at the Bhojudh Coal Washery of BCCL in West Bengal The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plant at the […] Read more
POWERGRID Acquires RNTL, to Establish Transmission System for Rajasthan SEZ Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy POWERGRID has announced that pursuant to its selection as the successful bidder it has acquired Ramgarh New Transmission Limited (RNTL). The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has announced that pursuant to its selection as the successful bidder under tariff-based competitive bidding, it has on March 9, 2021, acquired Ramgarh New Transmission Limited (RNTL) […] Read more
Weak Performance in Rooftop Solar a Growing Concern Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Against the overall target of 40 GW rooftop solar by 2022, an aggregate capacity of 3.73 GW has been installed as of January 31, 2021. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated a rooftop solar potential of 42.83 GW in India. Based on this estimation, the central government had set a highly ambitious […] Read more
Credit Quality Of Large Indian Renewable Players Intact, Says Moody’s Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Moody’s Investor Service, the global credit ratings firm, has been reported to have declared that the credit quality of Indian renewable energy firms remains intact, post the end of the 2019 and 2019 financial years. Or till the period ending March 2020. The firm’s report has included 5 of the largest rated renewable firms in […] Read more
