Solar Exports Jump 223% in Third Quarter of 2018 Updated On Mon, Nov 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Indian exports increased massively from the previous quarter growing 223% from Rs 1.24 billion in Q2 to Rs 4.01 billion in Q3. Indian solar market saw a significant rise in solar imports in the third quarter of calendar year 2018, data from Commerce Department has shown. In Q3 CY 2018, solar modules and cells worth […] Read more
Solar Energy Sector Losing Sheen With Developers Shunning Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued tenders for 1,200 megawatt (MW) of wind-solar hybrid scheme and 10,000 MW solar tender linked to manufacturing units Once touted as the sunrise sector, solar energy industry is losing is its sheen with developers showing reluctance towards bidding for projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued tenders […] Read more
SC Upholds Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy If the petition by ACME Solar Holdings is upheld in Supreme Court, the safeguard duty collected from the importers will be refunded. Adding to the joy of Indian solar manufacturers and woes of solar developers, Supreme Court (SC), on being approached by Government of India, has stayed the Orissa High Court’s interim order restricting safeguard […] Read more
Orissa HC Hearing on ‘Solar Safeguard Duty Case’ on Sept’ 19 Updated On Thu, Aug 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new hearing date manifestly shows that the safeguard duty is yet to be implemented on the solar imports from China and Malaysia. Nearing the safeguard duty verdict, Orissa High Court has set September 19th, 2018 as the next date for the hearing of ‘Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports Case’. Coming as a historic wrestle […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Collects Solar Imports without Paying Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji is asked to extend a bond of amount equivalent to safeguard duty and will have to pay the amount if the tariff is upheld with all clarity. Adding heat to the already simmering imposition of safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia, Madras High Court has allowed Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure to […] Read more
SECI Cancels Solar Bids for 2,400 MW Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy ACME is the only developer that was allotted the 600 MW SECI solar project which had quoted lowest tariff of Rs. 2.44 per unit. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled the allotment of 2400 MW of auctioned solar projects after the auction of 3000 MW of solar projects held on July 13. While […] Read more
UP Govt Cancels 1 GW Solar PV Projects Auction on Higher Tariffs Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The auction conducted by Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) saw a high tariff rate bidding by the participants and it will go for re-bidding. Weighed down by higher solar tariffs up to Rs 3.48 per unit, the Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to cancel the auction for 1 GW of […] Read more
Orissa HC Issues Stay Order on Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports until August 20 Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move came after the Directorate General of Trade Restrictions (DGTR) had recommended, last week, that safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia should be imposed for 2 years in a phased manner i.e. 25 percent for the first year, 20 percent for the first six months of the second year, and 15 […] Read more
One Rupee Increase in Tariffs in Latest Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The latest solar auction for 1000 MW held by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) saw the winning tariffs at Rs 3.48-3.55 per unit. From the record low of Rs 2.44 per unit, the solar power tariffs have risen by more than one rupee in the latest auction. Those from the industry say […] Read more
