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 … Read more
MNRE
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
RRECL allots 722 MW solar power to farmers under PM KUSUM Scheme
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) has reported awarded 722 MW to 623 farmers under the Centre’s PM Kusum scheme. The scheme is aimed at … Read more
USAID, MNRE new partnership on clean energy, here is what you should know
In a step toward increasing the collaboration between US and India for clean energy development, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry … Read more