SECI Cancels Solar Bids for 2,400 MW Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy ACME is the only developer that was allotted the 600 MW SECI solar project which had quoted lowest tariff of Rs. 2.44 per unit. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled the allotment of 2400 MW of auctioned solar projects after the auction of 3000 MW of solar projects held on July 13. While […] Read more
Cost of generation of solar power Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of generating solar power depends, inter alia, upon intensity of radiation, size of the solar plant, cost of financing, etc. The tariff for solar power is now being determined largely through tendering process. For installation of rooftop solar PV projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark cost […] Read more
Safeguard Duty: Manufacturers Back Govt Move; Raise Concerns on Clarity Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy If SEZ units are not exempted from SGD, it will lead to further job losses and harm the manufacturing ecosystem in India, which is already bleeding: Gyanesh Chaudhary Despite solar manufacturers’ welcomed the government’s move on safeguard duty imposition on solar imports from China and Malaysia, they have raised their concerns as well and want […] Read more
Tesla May Build New Factory in Europe Updated On Tue, Jul 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The plan to build factory in Europe followed Tesla’s June revelation to construct a factory in Shanghai which would add to its production capacity. Major electric vehicle maker, Tesla is thinking to build a major factory in Europe following talks with officials of Germany and Netherlands. The new factory in Netherlands, if successfully built, is […] Read more
Around 69,784 MW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31.03.2018 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable energy installations in the country are progressively increasing and do not appear to be facing any major challenges Renewable energy sector in India is attracting companies from across the world In the year 2016-17, aggregate capacity of around 11,322 MW of renewable energy was installed in the country, and in year 2017-18, aggregate capacity […] Read more
Solar Industry Seeks Clear GST Rates on Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar industry association has written to the authorities after the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) upheld the rate to be at 18 percent and not 5 percent GST rates on Solar Projects. Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought clarity on the GST rates on solar projects from the solar policy makers, including important […] Read more
Orissa HC Issues Stay Order on Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports until August 20 Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move came after the Directorate General of Trade Restrictions (DGTR) had recommended, last week, that safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia should be imposed for 2 years in a phased manner i.e. 25 percent for the first year, 20 percent for the first six months of the second year, and 15 […] Read more
Mytrah Energy Wins 100 MW Wind Power Project under MSEDCL Bid Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Country’s one of the leading independent power producer, Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt Ltd (MEIPL) has secured a 100 MW wind power project for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) through competitive bidding. The company has quoted a tariff of Rs 2.86 under the reverse e-auction for the 200 MW capacity and won the […] Read more
Azure Power’s Portfolio Surpasses 3 Gigawatts Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 300 MWs with AA+ domestic debt rated government entity (SECI) at a tariff 8% above the lowest bid in the auction 87% of the 2.2 GW contracted pipeline are with counterparties that have A to AAA domestic debt ratings Over 1 GWs of the contracted pipeline are with sovereign counterparties Azure […] Read more
