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 …
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Discoms in Delhi witnesses surge in residential rooftop solar power connections
Power discoms in the national capital are witnessing a “surge” in residential rooftop solar power connections, with more than half of over 3,700 net metering …
India’s World Solar Bank initiative: Here is what you should know
Amid the India, China standoff the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is planning to set up World Solar Bank, and launch a major funding …
MNRE issues new benchmark costs for grid-connect rooftop solar PV
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued benchmark costs for grid-connected rooftop solar projects for the financial year (FY) 2020-21. The benchmark …
India to have 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030: R K Singh
India will have around 60 per cent of its installed electricity generation capacity from clean sources by 2030, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister …
Safeguard duty on import of solar cells and modules to continue
The Director General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in the commerce ministry has favoured continued imposition of safeguard duty on imports of solar cells, whether or …
Government planning to impose 20% customs duty on solar power equipment: Thakur
The government is considering a proposal by MNRE to impose 20 per cent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic …
Exemptions to Solar developers from customs duty on Chinese imports to cost India Rs 50000 crore: AISIA
All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) recently said that India will lose nearly Rs 50,000 crore in foreign exchange if solar developers are given exemption …
MNRE issues fresh advisory against fraudulent websites registering under PM-KUSUM Scheme
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a fresh advisory against fraudulent websites claiming registration under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam …
Ladakh solar project bid may see first Indian action against Chinese solar firms
Recent border conflict between India and China in the Ladakh region is now setting the ground for a first set of restrictions that India proposes …