Falling Solar, Wind Tariffs Threaten SJVN’s Core Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The lower tariffs offered by solar and wind projects in India seem to have dented the avenues of SJVN’s pet hydroelectric power projects. The top management of the company has also taken an account of the same in its latest Annual Report for the last fiscal. In the pursuit of expanding its footprint in the […] Read more
SEIA Backs Biden Move On Expanding Scope of Tariffs For Solar Cell Imports Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Biden administration has issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest order has proposed revised tariffs for the state for FY25 for grid-connected solar plants. This comes after the state power regulator came out with a discussion paper on the issue recently. To arrive at the final tariffs for different segments of power generators and consumers, the […] Read more
US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
NTPC Discovers Tariffs Below Rs 4.65 In 3 GW FDRE 2 Auctions Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC’s 3 GW FDRE (Firm and Dispatchable Renewable energy) Tranche 2 auctions. Meant to supply round the clock power through the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS), the auctions were launched in October last year, and widely seen as a key milestone in plans to add storage capacity to the grid. The prices discovered by NTPC […] Read more
KERC Revises Electricity Tariffs, Reduces Power Charges Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has revised the retail supply tariff for the financial year 2024-25 for all the distribution licensees. KERC tariff order found a marginal surplus for FY2024-25. It mentioned about reduction in tariffs to commercial, industrial consumers, and domestic consumers (consuming above 100 units per month). For low-tech domestic lighting, the […] Read more
Solar Bids Below Rs 2? BCD Holds Up Solar Tariffs In India Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Read more
Solar Bids Below Rs 2? BCD Holds Up Solar Tariffs In India Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as prices of China-made solar cells and modules continue to slide to unprecedented lows, power consumers are likely to benefit only partially, thanks to the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 40 percent that the government has on module imports, besides the 25% on solar cell imports. While the drop in prices is welcome to […] Read more
