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Impact of GST on Solar and Coal Power in India

In this report, the authors have analysed the impact of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the Solar sector vis-a-vis the coal sector. The analysis fills an important gap considering the high share of thermal power in the energy grid in India, as compared to the high hopes from Solar power going forward. Do […]

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Government Schools in Punjab to get Solar Power Plants

After Delhi and Haryana, government schools in Punjab have plans to install solar power plants to ensure uninterrupted power supply As many as 880 government-backed senior secondary and high schools across the state of Punjab will be covered under the solar net metering project in which 5kW solar power system (solar panels) will be installed. […]

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Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India

The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […]

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Power Billing to Move From Postpaid to Prepaid: R K Singh

India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, Union minister R K Singh has said. India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, which would eventually deal with the issue of non-payment in the sector, […]

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Government to pay Damages to Consumers for Load Shedding

R K Singh has confirmed that the aim of the Government is to have “One Nation One Grid” and that it will pay damages to consumers in case of load shedding. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh has said that the aim of the government is to have “One […]

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Indian Renewable Sector Received $4.8 bn FDI in Last 5 Years

The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in FDI over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh has informed The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh informed the Parliament on […]

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Tata Planning Rs 4000 Cr Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing Plant in Gujarat

Tata Group is planning to set up a multi-crore lithium-ion battery plant in Gujarat’s DSIR area according to a senior state government official According to Jaiprakash Shivhare, managing director, Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), Tata Group, has committed an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up a lithium-ion battery plant in Dholera Special […]

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BHEL Floats Tender for Manufacture and Supply of 36 MW Solar Cells

BHEL has invited quotations from eligible bidders for manufacturing and supply of Solar Cells. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, inviting quotations from eligible bidders for manufacturing and supply of 157 mm multi solar cells as per BHEL technical specification. The scope of work for the selected bidders/vendors will involve the manufacturing […]

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US Crosses 20,000 EV Charging Stations Mark, 68,800 Connectors

According to the US DOE, there are now more than 20,000 EV charging stations in the country, with more than 68,800 connectors. According to reports published by the US Department of Energy (USDOE), there are now more than 20000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country, with more than 68,800 connectors. “As of May […]

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