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Markets & Policy
Government initiates anti-dumping investigation for the imports of EVA film for PV modules RenewSys India has filed an application before the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties for the imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Sheet for Solar Module’ from China PR, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Thailand.
Sraisth
Apr 11, 2018
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Solar modules with bypass diodes will be classified under 8541, hence no custom duty Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs have issued a clarification regarding solar module equipped with bypass and blocking diodes. Market analysts assert that this step will increase PV installation in the second half of 2018.
Sraisth
Apr 11, 2018
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Technology & Products
Wipro, State Bank of India lead corporate drive for EV Wipro Limited and State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first from India to join The Climate Group’s global Electric Vehicle initiative, EV100. Wipro expects to scale up the EV to 1000 by 2023, whereas, SBI will set up charging stations in major residential spaces.
Sraisth
Apr 11, 2018
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Applications & Installations
meeco to install 7MWp open access PV plant in Maharashtra Through the company’s sun2fix open access solution, Inidan subsidiary of swiss-based renewable firm will install a 7MWp solar PV power plant in Solapur district of Maharashtra.
Sraisth
Apr 05, 2018
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Odisha: GRIDCO tenders 200 MW solar PV The Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) has announced a 200 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects to be set up in the state of Odisha. The tender has a provision of pass-through in the quoted tariff in case of anti-dumping duty or safeguard duty imposition.
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Azure Power wins 200 MW in Gujarat The New Delhi-based solar energy firm has won a 200 MW solar PV project to be developed outside a solar park in Gujarat, in an auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The project will be commissioned by the year 2019.
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018
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ReNew Power acquires Ostro Energy in $1.54bn deal According to the reports, Gurugram based developer ReNew Power Ventures has paid 40% in equity and the rest in debt for acquiring Actis LLP-backed Ostro Energy. With this acquisition, now ReNew Power’s combined renewable portfolio stands at 5.6 GW.
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Coal India targets 20 GW solar projects in next 10 years Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer company, has set the target of 20 GW solar PV installations in the next 10 years. To achieve the ambitious goal, the fossil fuel run firm will require an investment of approximately INR 900 billion ($13.8 billion).
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018
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Technology & Products
GCL Group, Softbank sign MOU for 4 GW of solar manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh The Asian companies will form a joint venture in India to execute the plan. The project’s total investment is expected to be around US$930 million, which will be used for the production of solar PV ingots, wafers, cells, modules and batteries.
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018