Trina Solar’s modules operational in 455 MW PV plant in India
The panels delivered following the largest single order that the Chinese PV manufacturer ever closed in India are now operational at the 455 MW solar plant.
Indian government approves IPO for renewable energy agency
The initial public offering proposed by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has been given approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Court approves TerraForm Power, Global settlements with SunEdison
The rulings help clear the way for Brookfield’s acquisition of the two yieldcos, and close a long and difficult chapter in the story of the three companies.
Indian rooftop solar sector receives $100m ADB loan
Nationwide financing program to be guaranteed by the Indian government and delivered using funds from the Asian Development Bank and Punjab National Bank. First tranche represents one-fifth of $500m loan finance program.
Breaking: Indian solar companies file AD petition against China
As cheap Chinese solar cells and modules flood the Indian market, solar companies under the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have filed a petition with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to impose anti-dumping duties on produce from China, Malaysia and Taiwan.
Hindustan Salts seeks EPC for 100 MW project in Gujarat
The state-owned salt company is on a quest for an EPC contractor to work on a large-scale project in the Indian state of Gujarat.
JinkoSolar supplies 65 MW of solar modules to Energon Solar in India
In its latest shipment to India, the Chinese Tier-1 solar company has supplied 65 MW of solar modules.
IBC Solar switches on 22.5 MW project in India
The German developer has completed its sixth solar PV plant in India.
India: solar tax will be 5%, minister confirms
In tweet sent yesterday, India revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia said that all solar equipment will be subject to only 5% Goods and Services Tax, allaying fears cells and modules would be placed in 18% bracket.
Solar’s share of India electricity output grew 81% in last fiscal year
Data from the Central Electricity Authority shows that electricity from solar jumped 81% year-over-year in fiscal year 2016-17 to reach ~13.5 billion units, reports Mercom Capital Group.
