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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ISA and India sign host country agreement
At signing event of the ISA, MNRE head, RK Singh emphasized need for solar industry to set up energy infrastructure in other ISA member countries.
Mahindra, Ford sign MoU to co-develop electric vehicle model
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Ford has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop electric vehicles for India and emerging markets. To support Mahindra’s EV roadmap, the company had signed an agreement with LG Chem for its lithium-ion batteries.
BHEL wins 75 MW solar project in Gujarat
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has won an EPC order for a 75 MW solar PV plant to be installed at solar park in Charanka, Gujarat. The company also has manufacturing capacity of solar cells to 105 MW and solar modules to 226 MW annually.
