Abu Dhabi 350 MW Tender
Jinko/Marubeni Consortium Offers Lowest Price At $2.42 cents/kWh In 350 MW ADEWA Tender
While four consortiums in the 350 MW ADEWA tender have offered prices below the recent DEWA record power price of 3 cents/kWh and JinkoSolar is currently in the lead, it will be interesting to see if Abu Dhabi will really give away that project to an.
Final WTO Verdict In India-US Solar Dispute
WTO Calls India’s Domestic Content Measures ‘Not Justified’; Rules In Favour Of The US
As expected and predicted, India has lost the final set against the US regarding its domestic content requirement (DCR) for solar cells and modules (see WTO Ruling Expected In September).
Update On MNRE Blacklisting Of Solar Firms
Following Court Order Blacklisted Companies Can Continue Participating In Indian Solar Tender For The Time Being
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has to shelve blacklisting two Indian firms (see MNRE Blacklists Firms) after intervention of the High Court of Delhi.
Good Prospects For Rooftop Solar In India
India Registers 300% Growth For PV On Rooftops Over Last Year, Says Bridge To India
India’s current grid connected PV rooftop capacity makes up a miniscule portion of the overall solar installations in the country when compared to other mature markets in the world today, according to Bridge to India.
India Geotags PV Rooftop Projects
Government Directs Agencies To Map Rooftop Solar Installations In India To Better Utilize Tremendous Potential Of Distributed PV
India’s government will be geotagging all renewable energy projects and resources with special emphasis on grid connected solar rooftop projects.
MNRE Issues New Tariff Guidelines
Power From All Solar Projects Under SECI Handled VGF Scheme To Be Sold At $0.06 to $0.07 Per kWh
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has fixed the tariff for solar power procurement from PV project developers for one of its support schemes at a lower level.
PG&E Call For RE Project Proposals
California Utility PG&E Looking For Developers For 75 MW Capacity Of Small And Mid-Sized Renewable Energy Projects
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a leading investor-owned utility based in California, has called for proposals from renewable energy developers in Northern and Central California to set up small and mid-sized renewable projects with a capacity range of 0.5 to 20 MW.
China Dominates Solar In India
PV Module Suppliers from China Increase Their Market Share To 75% In India, Says Report
Chinese solar module suppliers have been gaining ground in India, while Indian and non-Chinese companies have been on a downward spiral despite the strong growth of the market, according to Bridge to India..
Karnataka 1 GW Tender & More
Adani Subsidiary Bags Largest Capacity In Karnataka 1,000 MW Tender; Wins Entire 100 MW Capacity In Chhattisgarh
A subsidiary of Adani Group, Parampujya Solar Energy, has emerged as the top grosser in the 1,000 MW solar PV projects tendered in Karnataka under Phase-II, Batch-III of India’s flagship solar program Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
New Indian Quality Regulation for PV Equipment
India Issues Draft Regulation For PV Product Quality Checks As It Strives To Ensure Reliability Of Photovoltaic Equipment
The Government of India has issued a draft regulation for quality of modules, inverters and batteries, but also plans to bring out a lab policy for the renewable energy sector for testing, standardization and certification of equipment.
Aerial Mapping Of Bengaluru’s Solar Potential
Karnataka Utility To Conduct GIS Mapping Of Bengaluru With LIDAR Technology To Assess PV Rooftop Potential
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) will be conducting a GIS mapping exercise in Bengaluru to figure out the city’s solar rooftop potential.
