3 Firms Pitch for Equalisation Levy on Solar Equipment Supplies From SEZs Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from SEZs for domestic use A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from special economic zones (SEZs) for domestic use, so as to bring them at […] Read more
COVID-19 Lowers Solar Equipment Imports by 83 Percent Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic has left a big mark on the Indian solar sectors’ imports from China, with imports during the first quarter down by over 83 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has left a big mark on the Indian solar sectors’ imports from China, with data from the Ministry of Commerce suggesting that the Indian imports […] 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
India Imported Solar Equipment Worth $1.18 Bn From China Between April-December Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy India imported solar cells and modules worth USD 1,179.89 million from China in the first nine months of the current financial year RK Singh has informed. India imported solar cells and modules worth USD 1,179.89 million from China in the first nine months — between April and December — of the current financial year (2019-20), union minister of new and renewable energy RK Singh has […] Read more
India Will Raise Import Duty on Solar Equipment Soon: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. He also announced that a storage policy will be unveiled soon which […] Read more
SPDA Eyes Full Exemption from Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Such safeguard duty on solar equipment could also kill thousands of job created from the down-stream activities of solar power generation including the manufacturing sector. The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought complete exemption of safeguard duty on solar equipment for ongoing project. It believes that such a move can jeopardise investments worth Rs 1 […] Read more
Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Likely to Hit India’s 100 GW Goal by 2022 Updated On Mon, Jun 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar developers opined that it would directly affect 25 GW volume under various stages of implementation and hit out thousands of jobs in the segment. Implementation of proposed safeguard duty may hit the country’s most ambitious target of installing 100 GW capacity by 2022, believes Indian solar power developers. The solar developers opined that it would […] Read more
India Won’t Impose Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Equipment Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision had different effects on solar players in the country. On the one hand it had delighted manufacturers while as on the other hand it alarmed developers about the steep rise in input costs. Overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of 70% levy on imported solar equipment, the government has reversed the decision […] Read more
Tesla-Marked Home Depot to Boost Solar Equipment Sales Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The leader in the technology space, Tesla is primarily known for its electric cars, is starting to take off Tesla-marked offering spaces at 800 of the retailer’s areas called home depot, as per reports. Tesla is growing its solar division crosswise over Home Depot’s stores, a source acquainted with those plans. The leader in the […] Read more