Powering India’s renewable future: The pivotal role of battery energy storage systems
Samrath Singh Kochar, founder and CEO, Trontek, talks about enabling renewable integration and grid stability through advanced energy storage solutions.
Budget 2024-25: Key highlights and analysis
Employment creation and skill development have been at the core of this budget. While there is a lot of emphasis on skill development, there needs to be an emphasis on how money is allocated for skilling and reselling of people for the clean energy sector.
NSEFI welcomes announcement of pump storage policy in Union Budget 2024-25
National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) expects budget to accelerate renewable energy uptake across MSMEs and hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
Budget 2024-25: India imposes customs duty on solar glass imports, exempts equipment for cell and module manufacturing
Import of solar glass will attract 10% customs duty from October. Further, the list of exempted equipment for solar cell and panel production has been expanded.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Challenges and Solutions
Mandating stringent quality and performance standards is imperative to safeguard consumers from potential exploitation in the burgeoning rooftop solar market. The technology to do this exists, but we need to see if the will is there.
WTO accuses China of low transparency on state subsidies, including solar
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat has criticized China for an alleged lack of transparency in its state support framework and has urged the nation to improve its subsidy notification process.
Ramaphosa reveals 22,500 MW renewables pipeline in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his first speech since forming a coalition government in May, said the nation is experiencing a “renewable energy revolution,” with upcoming projects expected to attract around ZAR 400 billion ($21.9 million) in private investment.
Union Budget 2024-25: Solar developers call for ALMM deferment, tax cuts, and more
With Union Budget to be presented next week, developers hope for reduction in GST [goods and services tax] and import duties on solar components, and deferral of the ALMM [Approved List of Models and Manufacturers] imposition until domestic supplies are sufficient.
SolarPower Europe calls for stronger cybersecurity measures
SolarPower Europe argues in a new position paper that regulators and policymakers should create a sector-specific strategy to address the growing threat of cyberattacks.
India leading the solar wave to become world’s second-largest module manufacturer
Continued government support, coupled with strategic investments in technology and infrastructure, will be crucial in realizing India’s renewable energy goals and cementing its position as a global leader in solar module manufacturing.
