ReNew Power raises $352 million to repay loans
ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd has raised $ 352 million via Non-Convertible Debentures to repay loans.
Tesla begins production of Solar Roof tiles at New York gigafactory
The company also says that it has begun installation of the Solar Roof on the homes of non-employee homeowners.
IFC to invest $50 million in Mahindra Renewables 250 MW PV plant
Mahindra Renewables has been awarded a 250 MW solar PV project in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. It will receive financing to the tune of around US$50 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Orb Energy raises over $15 million for rooftop solar
The investments from Netherlands-based FMO and the U.S.’s OPIC will help to grow the company’s platform in India, which finances rooftop solar for SMEs. Orb Energy will also expand its Kenyan operations.
Delhi launches Solar City Initiative
Adding another notch to India’s impressive solar growth, Delhi’s power utility company, BRPL has launched a solar city initiative to boost India’s solar PV rooftop sector.
Azure Power wins 200 MW in SECI auction
Azure power has won a 200 MW solar PV project to be developed at the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, in an auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
India mulls 70% safeguard duty against imported solar cells and modules
India has proposed to impose safeguard duty at the rate of 70% for a period of 200 days on imported cells and modules coming from China PR and Malaysia.
India rejects U.S. solar claim at WTO
India hit back on Monday at Washington’s latest legal assault on its solar power policies at the World Trade Organization, rejecting a US legal claim and exploring possible new protection of India’s own solar industry.
Interview: Indian solar import duties explained
Gyanesh Chaudhary, General Secretary of All India Solar Industries Association, speaks to pv magazine ahead of an ongoing tax hearing regarding imported solar cells and modules. On behalf of AISIA, he recommended solutions that should be considered for the benefit of local manufacturers.
TANGEDCO to install 500 MW PV plant in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu generation and distribution company will be the first to set up such a large-scale photovoltaic plant in India.
