India Anti-Dumping Duty On Iran Glass
Anti-Dumping Duty Of $55.59 Per Ton Slapped On Clear Float Glass Imported From Iran Into India
India’s Ministry of Commerce and and Industry has slapped anti-dumping duty (ADD) on clear float glass imported into the country from Iran. Clear float glass is used in the solar industry along with in construction, refrigeration and mirror.
New FITs For French Overseas Territories
France Publishes New FiTs For PV Systems Of 100 kW & Less For Corsica & Overseas Territories
France has published a decree that lays down conditions for the purchase of electricity generated by PV systems of 100 kW and less on Corsica and its Overseas Territories Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion.
ACME Wins 200 MW At 2.44 INR Record
500 MW Bhadla Solar Park Phase III Capacity Awarded At New Record Low Tariff Levels
After record low solar tariffs were already reached at Rewa and Bhadla Solar Park Phase-IV in the first months of 2017, the tariffs now quoted at Bhadla Phase III park are the lowest ever offered and won in India..
Eskom Investigation Launched
South Africa’s Energy Regulator NERSA Launches Formal Investigation Into Eskom’s Refusal To Sign PPAs With Independent Power producers
As state-owned public utility Eskom of South Africa’s continues to refuse signing any PPAs with independent power producers (IPP) the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has now taken action against the countries national utilty.
Nepal LOI For 25 MW Project
Nepal Electricity Authority Seeks Consultant For Grid Solar And Energy Efficiency Project To Help Increase Solar PV Capacity
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is seeking the services of a consultant to help it implement a 25 MW project that enjoys support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It has issued letter of invitation for t.
Another NTPC Storage Tender For Andaman
3.2 MWh Battery Storage Tender For 8 MW PV Project Launched By NTPC In Chidiyatapu
Indian utility National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has launched another tender for battery energy storage system (BESS) on Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This one is for a 3.2 MWh BESS for 8 MW PV project in Chidiyatapu.
EU Approves French RE Schemes
French Government’s Support Schemes For Wind, Solar & Sewage Gas Endorsed By European Commission
Three schemes of the French government in the field of renewable energy have been approved by the European Commission (EC). These schemes are aimed at helping the country develop over 17 additional GW of renewable energy in the country.
New Indian Solar Tariff Record At 2.62 INR
SECI Tender For Bhadla Solar Park In Rajasthan Awards 250 MW To 3 Bidders At 2.62 INR ($0.04)/kWh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had set 3.01 INR ($0.0465) per kWh as the base price for the 250 MW Bhadla Solar Park tender, but the three winning bids were significantly below that level..
Battery Storage Tender From NTPC
6 MW Battery Energy Storage System Bids Invited For 17 MW South Andaman PV Project By Indian Utility NTPC
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for battery energy storage system (BESS) for a 17 MW solar PV project it is developing in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Telangana Tenders 15 MW
Two Separate Tenders Of 15 MW Cumulative Capacity Tendered By Indian State Telangana’s Utility TSGENCO
Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) has invited bids for two separate solar power projects with a total capacity of 15 MW. Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies can offer bids for these projects.
10 MW PV Plant Commissioned In Iran
Iran’s Largest Solar Power Plant With 10 MW Capacity Operational
The 10 MW plant in Isfahan is one of three solar power plants Ghadir is developing in Iran. The other two, each with a capacity of 10 MW, are located in the provinces of Qom and Yazd, according to Iran’s Energy Ministry (SABTA).
India Defaults On RE Target
Falling Short Of Its Plans For Solar Power Installations In FY 2016-17, India Achieves Only 62% Of Its Overall Renewables Target
India dramatically missed its solar power capacity target of 12 GW new installations in 2016-17. In the current fiscal year 2017-18, it is aiming even higher, targeting 15 GW.
Joint Venture To Promote Solar In Ireland
Irish Electricity Supply Board And Partner Plan Large-Scale Solar Plants For 150,000 Homes
Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has announced forming a joint venture with Bord na Mona to develop solar power systems in four locations in the country. The four locations will be identified in Roscommon, Offaly and Kildare.
Mexico Set To Launch Third Electricity Auction
Mexico Announces Timeline For Clean Energy Auction: Tender Procedure To Start In May, Results Expected In November 2017
Mexico is all set to launch its third long-term electricity auction on May 8, 2017. Results for the same will be announced in November 2017.
1 GW Kurnool Solar Park Online Soon
Entire 1 GW PV Capacity At Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh Expected To Come Online This Month
Several milestones for the 1 GW Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park have been reached in recent months by the four developers involved in the project; now only 100 MW is left to complete. .
