Winning Bids at Rs 2.20/kWh in First Solar Auction After BCD Announcements Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The very first solar auction after the Basic Customs Duty announcement on cells & modules has fetched a winning bid of Rs 2.20/kWh in Gujarat. The very first solar auction conducted after the announcement made by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the Basic Customs Duty on Solar Cells and Modules from […] Read more
MNRE Urgently Needs Strategic Plan to Achieve 100 GW Solar Target: SCOE Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The SCOE has recommended MNRE to speedily work out a strategic plan to achieve the target of 100 GW solar energy within the deadline of 2022 The Standing Committee on Energy (SCOE) recently presented its 17th report on ‘Action Plan for the achievement of 175 Gigawatt (GW) Renewable Energy Target’, relating to the Ministry of […] Read more
40% on Modules & 25% on Cells, MNRE to Impose BCD From April 1, 2022 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally finalised the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar PV cells and modules. As per an office memorandum, the Ministry is going to impose a 25 percent BCD on solar PV cells and 40 percent duty on solar modules without grandfathering of bid-out projects. However, […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amended Draft Policy for Promoting DRE Livelihood Applications Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications. The ministry has invited comments/suggestions from […] Read more
Weak Performance in Rooftop Solar a Growing Concern Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Against the overall target of 40 GW rooftop solar by 2022, an aggregate capacity of 3.73 GW has been installed as of January 31, 2021. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated a rooftop solar potential of 42.83 GW in India. Based on this estimation, the central government had set a highly ambitious […] Read more
Solar the Star For Attracting Investments in India’s Energy Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Vishal Yadav A suitable geographic terrain, supportive Government policies, future energy demand, and environmental concerns have placed growth as well as momentum behind solar energy in India. Rising population, an emerging economy with exponential growth ambitions, and urbanization are some factors contributing to India’s increasing energy demand. According to a report by the International […] Read more
Parliamentary Panel Blames MNRE of Poor Financial Planning in Vital Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The parliamentary panel has stated that the low utilisation of even decreased allocated amounts is symptomatic of poor financial planning by MNRE The Standing Committee on Energy recently presented its ‘Demand for Grants 2021-22’ report for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the parliament. Based on its findings and observations, the parliamentary […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Expands Footprint Ties up With Indonesia’s Indika Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Fourth Partner Energy has partnered with Indika Energy to form JV -EMITS with the aim of accelerating Indonesia’s renewable energy transition. Fourth Partner Energy (FPE), one of India’s leading solar solutions firms has announced a partnership with Indonesia’s energy major, Indika Energy. The joint venture (JV) company Empat Mitra Indika Tenaga Surya (EMITS) is aimed […] Read more
NTPC Gets Tariffs Approved for 3 GW Solar Projects From 2015-16 Updated On Thu, Mar 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy CERC has approved the tariff obtained by NTPC for 3 GW of solar projects for which it had issued the RfS documents during 2015-16. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the tariff obtained by NTPC ltd for 3000 MW (3 GW) of solar projects for which it had issued the Request for Selection […] Read more
