CERC adopts tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar PV power projects with energy storage systems
The tariff adoption by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is a critical regulatory requirement under the Electricity Act and power purchase agreements. It provides regulatory certainty to the entire bidding process and ensures the sanctity of the discovered tariff, paving the way for the successful bidders to proceed with project execution and financial closure.
CERC adopts tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid power projects with assured peak power supply under Tranche VI
The wind-solar hybrid power projects were awarded to four successful bidders at tariffs ranging from INR 4.64/kWh to INR 4.73/kWh.
JinkoSolar sues Waaree Energies for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
JinkoSolar has filed a lawsuit in Texas against Waaree Energies and its US subsidiary for the alleged infringement of one of its n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents, marking another move in its aggressive patent defense strategy.
Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $147 million lawsuit
Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking $147 million in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.
German wholesalers hit by six-figure losses from new solar module scam
Suspected fraudsters are using false identities to claim they are interested in solar modules. The wholesalers typically respond by delivering the requested products, but the scammers never actually pay for their orders. These are not isolated cases, as a clear pattern has emerged.
Adani solar power contracts can’t be scrapped without proof: Andhra chief minister
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state government can’t scrap power offtake contracts unless concrete proof is available.
Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
No FCPA violation charges against directors, clarifies Adani Green Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd has clarified that its directors, namely, Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment by US prosecutors in an alleged solar-related bribery case.
Adani calls US allegations ‘baseless,’ to seek all possible legal recourse
The Adani Group has termed the US allegations of bribery for solar contracts ‘baseless’ and added that it will seek all possible legal recourse.
Gautam Adani indicted in US for an alleged solar-related bribery scheme
Gautam Adani faces an indictment in the United States over claims it led a scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure multibillion-dollar solar contracts. The charges allege the group concealed its actions while seeking capital from US and global investors.
