Govt should impose 50 percent BCD on solar equipment: AISIA
All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) on Thursday urged the government to impose at least 50 per cent BCD (basic custom duty) on solar equipment …
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PM Modi to inaugurate first World Solar Technology Summit to be held on Sept 8
International Solar Alliance will organize the first World Solar Technology Summit on a virtual platform, it will be inaugurated by PM Modi on 8th of …
ISA Assembly likely to vet World Solar Bank DPR in October
International Solar Alliance (ISA) is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on the creation of World Solar Bank with authorised capital of USD 15 billion …
Covid 19 Effect- Solar capacity addition in Q2 of 2020 fell to six-year low of 205 MW
A new report from consulting firm Mercom India Research revealed that solar capacity addition in second quarter of 2020 fell to a six-year low of …
Siemens Gamesa to deliver 215 wind turbines for Adani Green Energy’s Rajasthan project
Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of the largest wind power projects in India. The company will deliver …
Tata Power to supply solar power to IHCL’s Mumbai hotels
Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL)has announced that it has joined hands with Tata Power for supply of solar energy for its Mumbai hotels as part of …
MNRE extends scheduled commissioning date for RE projects by five months
The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has announced extension in the scheduled commissioning date for renewable energy (RE) projects by five months. The …
India’s wind and solar generation share sore in 5 years
India’s wind and solar share rose from three per cent of the total generation in 2015 to 10 per cent in the first half of …
Lucknow Development Authority makes rooftop solar mandatory
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has reportedly made installation of rooftop solar mandatory for upcoming houses on 500sqm. The LDA will issue a completion certificate …
Thanks to BEL, Over 100 govt schools in Karnataka have solar-powered classrooms
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has set up solar-powered smart classrooms in 122 government schools across the backward Yadgir district in north Karnataka. Thanks to BEL …