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
Budget 2021. Familiar Tussle Between Developers And Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the 2021 budget comes around on February 1, it is widely considered to be one of the most critical of the century, coming as it does after the Covid-19 pandemic, which is still to end. While the start of vaccination has brought in a semblance of control back to the government on its future, […] Read more
At Energy Forum, US Offers Perovskite Manufacturing To India Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the IHS Cera Week, which concluded on October 28, among the more interesting conversations, and ‘offers’ for India, was the one from US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, when he offered a joint effort with the US to develop cheaper solar cells and modules. For India, which has pushed for a huge ramp up in […] Read more
Power Minister Iterates Plan To Overhaul Regulation, Enforcement Soon Updated On Wed, Oct 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power ministry is pushing for an overhaul of electricity regulation and enforcement of contracts in order to stem losses of the state-run distribution companies that have burdened the sector. On solar imports, plans afoot to draw up a list of approved manufacturers for allowing imports. The weak financial condition of distribution companies hurts their […] Read more
Stakeholders Discuss Opportunities and Advantages Rajasthan has in RE Sector Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy At a recent webinar hosted by FICCI, stakeholders discussed the advantages and opportunities that the state of Rajasthan has in the RE sector. Rajasthan is home to most of the conventional and non-conventional sources of energy generation. At a recent webinar on ‘Domestic Manufacturing in the Energy Sector’ hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of […] Read more
Government Keen on Removing Duty Concessions for Wind Turbine Parts Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is looking to withdraw the customs duty concessions that are offered to wind power developers for importing wind turbine parts Hot on the heels of the announcement that the safeguard duty (SGD) on Chinese origin solar equipment will be extended for another year, reports have surfaced that the government is now looking to […] Read more
With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
Ecoppia Gets $40 Mn Strategic Investment From CIM Group Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Ecoppia, the pioneer and world leader in robotic solutions for PV solar, has announced a USD 40 million strategic investment in the company by CIM Group. Ecoppia, the pioneer and world leader in robotic solutions for photovoltaic solar equipment, has announced a USD 40 million strategic investment in the company by CIM Group. The […] Read more
The Perils Of A High Customs Duty Regime Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Every crisis brings an opportunity with it. This is because obstacles considered insurmountable earlier, can become a lot more manageable in the rush of a crisis. India’s government has clearly decided to use the Covid-19, followed by the now bloody border dispute with China, as the opportunity to set things right for manufacturing in India. […] Read more
