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Bhadla 750 MW solar project winners revealed Solar Energy Corporation of India has revealed the winners of the Bhadla solar park 500MW Phase-III, and 250 MW Phase-IV solar projects. Azure Power, Hero, and SBE Four came up as the big winners.
Sraisth
Apr 03, 2018
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Partnership with the International Solar Alliance – GGGI Interview Part II Dr. Frank Rijsberman, Director-General, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), South Korea, speaks to pv magazine about his recent participation in the International Solar Alliance founding ceremony held on March 11, 2018. He mentioned that in ISA member countries, correct energy policies, and risks in the investment are critical and need to be addressed.
Sraisth
Mar 31, 2018
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India is key to world’s sustainable growth – GGGI Interview Part I Dr. Frank Rijsberman, Director-General, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), South Korea, speaks to pv magazine about its ventures in the Indian solar and storage market. Rijsberman outlines that the country’s growing and diversifying economy, with its ambitious renewable targets, can help to capitalize on the demographic dividend. As a result, it can become the world’s primary consumer sustainable growth market.
Sraisth
Mar 30, 2018
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Markets & Policy
Uttar Pradesh shows open access promise, finds Bridge to India Uttar Pradesh (UP) has recently amended the Captive and Renewable Energy Regulations 2014 to provide 50% exemptions from transmission and wheeling charges for intra-state open access sale of solar power.
Sraisth
Mar 29, 2018
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Solar tariffs in Gujarat rise to INR 2.98/kWh In a recent auction of 500 MW solar PV in the state of Gujarat, solar tariffs have increased to INR 2.98 ($0.046)/kWh, as quoted by state-owned Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSEC) Ltd. The reason for the increased tariff rate is cited as pertaining to the uncertainties created by upcoming duties.
Sraisth
Mar 29, 2018
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Equis Energy commissions 100 MW of solar in Karnataka One of the largest renewable energy companies in Asia, Equis Energy has commissioned a 100 MW (135MWp) solar PV project in the state of Karnataka. The company has nearly 1 GW of renewable projects under operation, construction and advanced development across India.
Sraisth
Mar 29, 2018
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Q&A: ISMA discusses the anti-dumping petition Dhruv Sharma, Governing Council Member, Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) told pv magazine about the recent anti-dumping petition withdrawal. He mentioned that ISMA is, however, anticipating safeguard petition completion that aims to protect domestic manufacturing.
Sraisth
Mar 28, 2018
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With the termination of the anti-dumping investigation, uncertainties will remain, IHS Markit says On the request of the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA), the Directorate-General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties have terminated the ongoing petition into imported solar cells. Dharmendra Kumar, an analyst at IHS Markit, told pv magazine that ISMA will re-file this petition in April.
Sraisth
Mar 28, 2018
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Grid infrastructure, policy framework key to India’s renewables target, IRENA says India should strengthen its power grids and put an emphasis on a clear policy framework to bring down the cost of capital investments, Adnan Amin, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency said, as the nation aims for ambitious renewable energy targets of 175 GW by 2022.
Sraisth
Mar 28, 2018