In Double Delight For RE Developers, R.K. Singh Confirms ALMM Exemption, CERC Relaxes DSM Conditions Updated On Sun, Feb 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet Minister and the Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh has confirmed that a 2 year exemption for buying exclusively from ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) will be coming for large renewable energy projects. Speaking at a conference, Singh, while taking credit for introducing the idea of expanding […] Read more
Budget 2023 Offers No Surprises, Focus On Continuity Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy With the budget presented, it’s time to make a quick assessment of what it had for the renewable energy sector. With Green growth made a key pillar of the 7 focus areas for the government, it does seem like the government is looking at a broader push like enabling ease of doing business, skilling, rather […] Read more
Boost to SMEs, Easy Imports, Cheaper Financing: Solar Expectations from Budget ’23 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2022 made major announcements. Primary among them was the earmarking of Rs 19,500 crore for production linked incentives towards the manufacturing of high efficiency solar photo voltaic modules. While this has been a source of hope for the industry, a major mood dampener has been the imposition of duties on solar cells and modules. […] Read more
Government Extends Deadline For Pending Solar And Solar Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy In an official letter addressed to management at SECI, NTPC and NHPC, the Ministery of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline up to March 2024 for under implementation solar and solar wind hybrid projects. the new deadline is applicable for project bids finalized before March 9,2021. As per the announcement made by […] Read more
Solar Leader Waaree Energies Drums Up Module Manufacturing Capacity to 12 GW Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading solar panel manufacturer, Waaree Energies, which currently has an operational 9 GW module manufacturing facility, is looking to set up additional module manufacturing capacity. With this addition to its portfolio, the firm’s module manufacturing capacity will rise to 12 GW including for for 650 watt modules by March 2023. This will be the largest […] Read more
Predictably, Government Shuts Loophole For Concessional Import Of Solar Modules Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a move that many felt was widely anticipated, but where the delay on acting had given rise to hopes too, the government has finally moved to shut down the option of importing solar modules using a provision in the Project Import Regulations, 1986 that allowed complete power plants to be imported at concessional rates. […] Read more
Updated ALMM Manufacturer List For September Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) list for Indian domestic manufacturers has been updated by the Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE) once again after last month’s (August 2022) list. This latest update lists (September 2022) 75 companies in total, including 8 new module manufacturers with a cumulative capacity of 1,411 MW. Overall […] Read more
ALMM, BCD Update- Developers Hope For Relief Soon Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Informed sources indicate that there are strong chances of the government considering developer pleas for extending applicability of ALMM conditions for domestic projects. A meeting was held between industry representatives and Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh on September 6. The agenda was a review meeting with key developers and other […] Read more
August ALMM Brings 4 GW Fresh Capacity Along with 8 New Manufacturers Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) list for Indian domestic manufacturers has been updated by the ministry of new and renewable energy. The latest update lists 66 companies in total, including 8 new module manufacturers with a cumulative capacity of 3,976 MW. Overall capacity has risen to just over 18 GW now. Rajasthan Electronics […] Read more
