With Phased Duties on Solar Imports, Government Hopes for Orderly Transition Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
India Short Circuits Power Sector Imports, As China Shadow Looms Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy With material from China practically stuck at ports, ever since last week, when a border skirmish went out of control leading to fatalities on a hitherto ‘peaceful’ border, Power Minister R.K. Singh formally outlined a series of steps today, to combat the ‘risks’ of imports in the ‘strategic’ power sector. The measures, while stopping short […] Read more
PFC, REC, IREDA to Lend at Lower Rates; Imported Solar Products May Face BCD from August Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After putting an end on all the speculations, the government on Tuesday has hinted about its intentions for the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) in near future instead of its earlier plan for next year. On the matter, Power Minister RK Singh informed industry stakeholders via video conferencing about his Ministry’s proposal to implement […] Read more
Solar O&M Market To Be $9.4 Billion By 2025 Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Global Research and Analytics Firm, wood Mackenzie, (Woodmac) has predicted that the global non residential O&M (Operations and Maintainance) market for solar could touch $9.4 billion by 2025. According to Woodmac, Solar power systems nearing inverter end of life currently account for 5% of the global PV market. This number will grow to 16% – […] Read more
With Focus On Chinese Imports, Familiar Tussle Returns For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Imports in the solar sector, where Chinese origin equipment is said to account for anything between 78 percent to 85 percent of equipment used, are back in focus. Reports quoting sources say that the government has sought product-wise details of cheap imports, comparison with domestic prices and tax disadvantage, if any, from industry to curb […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for Setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant in R’sthan Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a detailed RfS document for selection of solar power developers to set up a 10 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Bagru Kala town, near Chitroli village, Jaipur district, Rajasthan. Earlier, Saur Energy reported that the nodal agency had issued a notice inviting tender […] Read more
Trina Becomes 1st Solar Manufacturer to be listed on China’s Nasdaq; Issues First A-Shares Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Trina Solar Co Ltd, a leading provider of integrated photovoltaic (PV) modules and smart energy solutions, has become the first Chinese solar products manufacturer to trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board (or Shanghai Sci-Tech Innovation Board). Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board has also been dubbed as the Nasdaq of China […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Supply of 1.2 Crore 4.62 Wp Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has tendered for the manufacturing and supply of 1.2 crore multi-crystalline solar cells (156.75 mm-5BB-4.62 Wp) as per its technical specifications The electronics division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking sealed quotations for the manufacturing and supply of 1.2 crore multi-crystalline solar cells (156.75 mm-5BB-4.62 Wp) as per BHEL […] Read more
Keventer Agro Executes Largest Rooftop Solar Plant in Eastern India Updated On Sat, Jun 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Food and beverage company Keventer Agro has commissioned eastern India’s “largest” rooftop solar plant at Barasat in West Bengal. City-based food and beverage company Keventer Agro on Friday said it has commissioned eastern India’s “largest” rooftop solar plant at Barasat in West Bengal. The 2.15-MW project is expected to yield 2.83 million units of energy, it said. The plant […] Read more