Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties- A Cloud of Uncertainty Still Remain to be Cleared Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Despite a significant move taken by the Indian government a month ago, to promote the power of solar in tackling climate change globally, where, India took centre stage by leading the bunch of nations from across the globe during the International Solar Alliance (ISA) founding ceremony. India, too, is dealing with various bottlenecks on domestic […] Read more
SECI Quashes 2000 MW Wind Power Tender as Infra Blues Repel Bidders Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SECI’s decision axed bids submitted by Renew Power, Adani Green Energy, Sprng Energy and Alfanar Energy. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled a 2000 MW wind power tender owing to the under subscription for 800 MW of power auction. A senior government official told ET, “We have decided to cancel the tender since […] Read more
Safeguard Duty: Manufacturers Back Govt Move; Raise Concerns on Clarity Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy If SEZ units are not exempted from SGD, it will lead to further job losses and harm the manufacturing ecosystem in India, which is already bleeding: Gyanesh Chaudhary Despite solar manufacturers’ welcomed the government’s move on safeguard duty imposition on solar imports from China and Malaysia, they have raised their concerns as well and want […] Read more
NIWE Installs LiDAR for Offshore Wind Resource Assessment at Gulf of Khambat Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to be competitive, developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, […] Read more
NIWE, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies IREDA, a non-banking financial institution under the Ministry has conducted studies with foreign assistance during the last three years and current year Most of renewable energy projects in the country are being implemented by the private sector developers selected through a transparent bidding process. In order to […] Read more
Azure Power’s Portfolio Surpasses 3 Gigawatts Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 300 MWs with AA+ domestic debt rated government entity (SECI) at a tariff 8% above the lowest bid in the auction 87% of the 2.2 GW contracted pipeline are with counterparties that have A to AAA domestic debt ratings Over 1 GWs of the contracted pipeline are with sovereign counterparties Azure […] Read more
India Plans to Auction 40 GW Renewables Per Year for Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy “We have to do 350 GW in solar (to meet demand by 2030), of which 100 GW is planned till 2022. So we have to bid out at least 30 GW each year from 2020 onwards to achieve additional 250 GW.” To boost the local manufacturing and help developers of the country, India has decided […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Praveer Sinha CEO and MD, Tata Power Company Ltd Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. As in recent quarters Tata Power’s renewable portfolio proved to be a boon for the financial health of the company. How do you see the future of the company’s renewable segment in the country in coming years? As Tata Power aims to achieve up to 40% of its generation capacity from non-fossil fuel by […] Read more
Financing Indian Sun Updated On Mon, Jun 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy After out-passing teething troubles related to GST implementation, India firmly cements it’s place as the fastest growing major economy in the world by clocking GDP growth rate of 7.7 per cent during the January to March quarter of FY 18. India, being the Asia’s third-largest economy, clinched this position after surpassing China’s 6.8 per cent […] Read more
