Unlikely That India Will Match Record-Low Gulf Solar Tariffs: Report Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report finds it is unlikely that India will be able to overtake the Gulf region to provide the world’s cheapest solar power in the near term. A number of countries in the Gulf region have set record-low prices for solar in recent years, leading to hopes that India and other countries may soon be able […] Read more
SPDA Makes a Case for 18 Month Deferment of BCD On Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just a week after the manufacturers association, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) made a plea for 50 percent BCD at the earliest, comes the rejoinder from Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA). The SPDA is a national association representing India’s ‘upcoming’ solar power generators and developers, and says that the Government must reconsider its […] Read more
Solar Additions Down 64 Percent Q-o-Q in Q2 2020: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in Q2 2020, down sharply at 64 percent QoQ due to COVID related constraints. India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in the second quarter of the fiscal i.e. Q2 2020, taking the total installed capacity to 38,377 MW by June 30, […] Read more
AISIA Bats for 50% BCD on Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Body urged Government of India on immediate implementation of BCD All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) has urged the government to impose at least 50% basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment for sustenance of domestic manufacturers. The country’s dependency on China for solar imports in FY20, was recorded at imports worth $1.3 billion. […] Read more
SECI Amends Bid Deadline for 5 MW Solar Plant at Tuticorin Port Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the 5 MW solar PV plant at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Import/Export, Whole Current and Solar Energy Meters Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for the supply of Import/Export energy meters, Whole Current meters and Solar Energy meters from approved vendors. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the supply of Import/Export energy meters, Whole Current meters and Solar Energy meters from approved vendors. The last date for bid submission […] Read more
Tata Power Reports Q1 FY2021 Results, to Merge Solar EPC Business Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power reports Q1 FY 2020-21 results, reporting a 10% increase in consolidated PAT at Rs 268 crore, and that it plans to merge its solar EPC business. Tata Power, one of India’s largest privately-owned power producers has announced its first quarter (Q1) FY 2020-21 results. The firm has reported that for the quarter, consolidated […] Read more
India’s Top 5 Solar Power Producers Based on Installed Capacity Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy In India’s energy sector which is largely dominated by coal-powered plants, we take a look at the top 5 power producers which are producing power from what India expects will take over from coal in the long term as its leading source of energy – Solar Energy. Solar energy has become the leading resource for […] Read more
3 Firms Pitch for Equalisation Levy on Solar Equipment Supplies From SEZs Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from SEZs for domestic use A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from special economic zones (SEZs) for domestic use, so as to bring them at […] Read more
