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.
Delhi 2018-19 budget goes green
The Delhi government run by the Aam Aadmi Party has completed three years in the governance, and yesterday announced its budget for the financial year 2018-19. The government has announced India’s first ‘Green Budget’ – it has a 26 point program. With the green budget it is estimated that around 2.1 million tons of CO2 emissions will be reduced.
Indian government to incentivize battery manufacturing industry
RK Singh chairs meeting with battery manufacturers, urges them to set up battery manufacturing units in India. He assures that all possible efforts from the government for setting up the facilities will be made.
BHEL to manufacture Lithium-ion cells
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has signed a technology transfer with ISRO for the manufacturing of Space Grade Lithium-ion cells. Once established, the company will further extend it to storage and e-mobility market.
Sterling and Wilson opens US office, launches 50 MW solar project
World’s second-largest EPC, a Mumbai-headquartered company will base their U.S. operations in Arizona. It launches with a 50 MW portfolio as EPC and/or co-development service provider.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance ranks Adani Solar as Tier-1 PV module manufacturer
Adani Solar is the fourth Indian solar PV panel manufacturing company to bagged the renowned tier-1 rating from BNEF. It gives a fresh impetus to India’s solar energy sector. Currently, the company has 1.5 GW solar module and cell manufacturing capacity.
