Retiring old Thermal Plants the 1st Hurdle in Reducing Discoms Debts: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms need to work with state governments to retire their old inefficient and expensive thermal power plants as the first step in reducing their debts A new report by IEEFA proposes recommendations to reduce financial and operational inefficiencies across India’s power distribution sector, which as of May 2020 had accumulated massive overdue payment liabilities of […] Read more
BCD on Chinese Imports to be Delayed by 2-3 Weeks: MNRE Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The basic customs duty (BCD) on solar imports from China, which was supposed to be implemented from August 1, 2020, will be delayed by 2-3 weeks. The basic customs duty (BCD) on solar imports from China, which was supposed to be implemented from August 1, will be delayed for another two to three weeks, per […] Read more
The same duties on imports of cells & modules are not going to serve the purpose: Prasoon Chaudhary Updated On Mon, Aug 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a chat with Prasoon Chaudhary, Business Unit Head, Photovoltaic Solar Manufacturing at Pennar Industries Limited, we got his perspective on the many challenges the module side of the business faces today. After their success in the mounting structures business, the engineering goods firm is looking ahead to replicating the same level of success in […] Read more
China to add 251 GW of new wind capacity by 2029 Updated On Mon, Aug 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Subsidy phase-out to impact 16% of onshore wind capacity additions China is expected to add 251 GW of new wind power projects to its grid by 2029. According to a Wood Mackenzie report, the country’s wind power market could reach a cumulative grid connected capacity of 461 GW by the end of the decade. More […] Read more
NTPC Planning to Raise Rs 1000 Crore via Bonds Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC will raise Rs 1000 crore on July 31 through the issuance of bonds on private placement basis for funding capital expenditure, etc NTPC Ltd has announced that it will raise Rs 1000 crore on July 31, 2020, through the issuance of bonds on private placement basis for funding capital expenditure, refinancing existing loans, among […] 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
Permitting Problems Still a Major Stumbling Block in NECPs: WindEurope Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy 26 European countries have submitted their NECPs to the EU. And according to WindEurope the main hurdle remains the permitting problems 26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs […] Read more
CERC Proposes Amendments to Procedure for Grant of ISTS Connectivity for Renewable Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Proposal Has been made Keeping in View the 7th Amendment The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the “Detailed Procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to projects based on renewable sources to interstate transmission system (ISTS)”. The draft amendments are open to suggestions and comments from stakeholders and other interested parties up to […] Read more
