SEIA Backs Biden Move On Expanding Scope of Tariffs For Solar Cell Imports Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Biden administration has issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and […] Read more
SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Read more
SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a historic moment, the country has witnessed awarding of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FRDE) contracts at tariffs as low as Rs 4.98 per unit. This came in response to a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 630 MW of FDRE power. The move is likely to boost […] Read more
SECI Awards 1200 MW Hybrid Project With A Tariff Of Rs 3.43/Unit Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now awarded the contracts for its earlier issued tender for 1200 MW to six project developers. The proposed tender was meant to develop the wind-hybrid renewable projects in India for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). With the announcements of the results, SECI was able to get a tariff […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest order has proposed revised tariffs for the state for FY25 for grid-connected solar plants. This comes after the state power regulator came out with a discussion paper on the issue recently. To arrive at the final tariffs for different segments of power generators and consumers, the […] Read more
US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
NTPC Discovers Tariffs Below Rs 4.65 In 3 GW FDRE 2 Auctions Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC’s 3 GW FDRE (Firm and Dispatchable Renewable energy) Tranche 2 auctions. Meant to supply round the clock power through the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS), the auctions were launched in October last year, and widely seen as a key milestone in plans to add storage capacity to the grid. The prices discovered by NTPC […] Read more
MPERC Revises Tariff Reduction, Green Certification Witnesses 42% Reduction Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) in its recent notification has announced a 42% reduction in its recent tariff revision and also removed the limitation on the minimum consumption for availing of green energy certification. This revision was made for consumers availing of green energy from distribution licensees only to reduce their carbon footprint and […] Read more
