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Valid PPAs Before Aug 1 to get Exemption on Higher Duty on Imports

Solar projects with valid PPAs before August 1, 2020, will be exempted from the proposed higher import duty on solar equipment and components. Solar power developers, that are still on course or in the process of starting work on the development of new solar projects in the country might be exempted from paying the newly proposed […]

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Let’s Make India The Recycling Hub Of The World: Rajat Verma

As India takes slow and steady steps towards e-mobility, the big opportunity you won’t hear about is recycling of batteries. Especially critical considering the high cost of Lithium-Ion batteries, and the sourcing risk for raw materials. Enter Rajat Verma, Founder at Lohum Cleantech. The firm is into manufacturing of 1st and 2nd life battery packs […]

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With Phased Duties on Solar Imports, Government Hopes for Orderly Transition

At his press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh confirmed that duties, possibly starting at 25 percent, will be imposed on module imports from August 1. He wasn’t absolutely certain on duties for cell imports, but indicated they would be treated at a lower rate, possibly 15 percent. It is also not clear if customs […]

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Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field

The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […]

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Canadian Solar Posts Impressive First Quarter Results

Ontario, Canada headquartered Canadian Solar has delivered an impressive set of numbers or the Jan-March quarter in 2020. The firm, which has a presence in manufacturing with 10 GW of Module and 9 GW of Cell manufacturing capacity, besides solar projects, announced results yesterday.  Whole YOY comparisons looked impressive, the firms numbers do indicate  a […]

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GoI Extends CEL Divestment Bid Deadline for Second Time up to May 16

For the second time in a row, the Government of India (GoI) has extended the last date for submitting bids for its solar products manufacturing unit Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) by a month. Now, the extended last date and time of expression of interest (EoI) submission is May 16, 2020, at 11:00 hours, from its […]

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NTPC to Empanel Consultants for Inspection & Testing of Solar Modules

NTPC Ltd has invited online applications for the empanelment of consultants for carrying out third party quality inspection and testing of solar PV modules NTPC Limited has invited online applications from eligible domestic and international consultants/agency for the empanelment of consultants for carrying out third party quality inspection and testing of solar PV modules. The tentative scope of […]

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Energy Storage to Accelerate Global Energy Transition: WoodMac

The global energy storage market is set to grow from 4 GW of annual deployments in 2019 to more than 15 GW in 2024, according to a new analysis The global energy storage market is set to grow from approximately 4 GW of annual deployments in 2019 to more than 15 GW in 2024, according […]

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 Behind TW Solar’s Tongwei Speed

Tongwei Solar  or TW Solar, as it is known in the industry, is probably not a name that comes up readily among a roll call of market leaders from China, especially for readers in India. But readers are missing something big here. The Size That Matters TW Solar is the world’s largest solar cell manufacturer […]

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