Government Keen on Removing Duty Concessions for Wind Turbine Parts Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is looking to withdraw the customs duty concessions that are offered to wind power developers for importing wind turbine parts Hot on the heels of the announcement that the safeguard duty (SGD) on Chinese origin solar equipment will be extended for another year, reports have surfaced that the government is now looking to […] Read more
The Solar Foundation: Solar Structures Need Attention Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India’s solar march has gone on, from 2 GW to a possible 42 GW by the end of this year, it’s interesting to see just what got the headlines within the sector. It has undoubtedly been modules, cells and inverters, in that order. What has been missed out is in fact, as important. Yes, […] Read more
Azure Power Awarded Most Sustainable Company in Solar Industry Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has been awarded the Most Sustainable Company in the Solar Energy Industry by World Finance Magazine. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, has been awarded the Most Sustainable Company in the Solar Energy Industry by World Finance Magazine. The Independent Power Producer (IPP) received the award for its effective environmental, […] Read more
Iberdrola to Launch Green Hydrogen Plant With Solar and BESS System Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Fertiberia to construct the largest plant to produce green hydrogen for industrial use in Europe. Spanish multinational electric utility Iberdrola has announced that it has signed an agreement with Fertiberia, which will trigger investment of 150 million euros, to construct the largest plant to produce green hydrogen for industrial […] Read more
Azure Power Secures Letter of Award for 2 GW Greenshoe Option From SECI Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has received the LOA for a 2 GW ISTS solar project with SECI pursuant to the exercise of a greenshoe option as part of an earlier 2 GW win. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, has announced that it has received the letter of award (LOA) for a 2 GW […] Read more
Soon 20% of all C&I Solar Systems in India Will be Grid-Tied: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Increasing electricity demand and rising grid tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are driving business users to rooftop solar, which is not only cleaner and cheaper but also gives them tariff certainty for 25 years. In ‘Powering up Sunshine – Untapped Opportunities in India’s Rooftop Solar Market’, a new report from JMK Research & Analytics […] Read more
China Solar Manufactures up 15.7% in Jan-June 2020, says CPIA Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The China Photovoltaic Solar Association (CPIA), an industry body of solar manufacturers in the country, has announced that manufacturers in the country churned out 15.7 percent higher production of solar panels, at 59 GW in the first six months of this year. That would seem to indicate that the effects of the Coronavirus have been […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Continuation of Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect domestic manufacturers The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
