REIL Tenders for Manufacturing of 325Wp Poly Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has tendered for the rate contract of manufacturing poly crystalline solar modules of 325Wp rated capacity from domestically manufactured solar cells. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the rate contract of manufacturing poly crystalline solar module of 325Wp rated capacity. As per the tender, the modules are to be […] Read more
‘Surge ‘in Residential Rooftop Solar in NCR: The Alternative Reality Of Delhi Discoms Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms in Delhi claim they are witnessing a ‘surge’ in the residential rooftop solar segment, with more than ‘1900 net metering’ connections installed in recent years. Irony just found a new supporter. The Delhi discoms. According to them, barely 1900 solar rooftop connections in the past three years count as a ‘surge’ in solar rooftop […] Read more
The Solar Foundation: Solar Structures Need Attention Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India’s solar march has gone on, from 2 GW to a possible 42 GW by the end of this year, it’s interesting to see just what got the headlines within the sector. It has undoubtedly been modules, cells and inverters, in that order. What has been missed out is in fact, as important. Yes, […] Read more
Soon 20% of all C&I Solar Systems in India Will be Grid-Tied: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Increasing electricity demand and rising grid tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are driving business users to rooftop solar, which is not only cleaner and cheaper but also gives them tariff certainty for 25 years. In ‘Powering up Sunshine – Untapped Opportunities in India’s Rooftop Solar Market’, a new report from JMK Research & Analytics […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Continuation of Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect domestic manufacturers The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Plans in Place to More Than Triple Local Solar Manufacturing Capacity Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has proposed a major push to domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in the country that would completely eliminate the need for imports The central government has proposed a major push to domestic manufacturing of renewable energy (solar) equipment in the country that would completely eliminate the need for imports, particularly from countries such as China. As part of […] Read more
We would like to contribute to the success of “Make in India” and the growth of solar in India: Sunil Badesra Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Its 3 GW manufacturing plant in India is the only one outside China for Sungrow. 2 years later, the investment has been vindicated, with the plant serving the domestic as well as export market successfully. We caught up with Sunil Badesra, Business Head, Sungrow India on the story so far. Tell us about the Sungrow […] Read more
Can India become self-reliant in solar equipment, especially modules and cells, in 5 years? Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy During the current scenario where a wave of ‘AatmaNirbhar’ and ‘Vocal for Local’ is gaining traction amid global economic turmoil on the back of coronavirus pandemic, there is also a need to check that how far we have reached till now, what will be the challenges and how far will be the road ahead in […] Read more
