Trina Solar Achieves 23.39% Efficiency in PERC Cells
Trina Solar has announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of photovoltaic (PV) science and technology (PVST) has fabricated Passivated Emitter Rear Cells (PERC) with a 23.39% power conversion efficiency ...
Jinko’s Bifacial Solar Modules Achieve Efficiency of 22.49%
JinkoSolar, a China-based solar module manufacturer, has announced that it has broken the world record for maximum conversion efficiency for its bifacial solar modules, hitting 22.49%. With this, the company ...
New Tender Announced for 7.2 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandideep
The NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), has floated a tender for 7.2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic ...
Solar Cell Manufacturers Rally in Support of Domestic Cell Usage in KUSUM Program
In a letter addressed to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE), the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA), has expressed its support to the government’s decision to utilize indigenous ...
Central Electronics Calls for Domestic Manufacturers to Supply 100,000 Chip Solar Cells
The Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector enterprise of the government of India, has issued a tender to procure 100,000 chip solar cells of 2.97-Watt capacity from domestic manufacturers ...
India’s Solar Imports Declined by 40% in Q1 2019
India’s solar imports witnessed significant decline year-over-year (YOY) in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2019, according to the latest trade data. Solar modules and cells of ...
MNRE Modifies Fee Structure for Compulsory Registration of Solar Cells and Modules
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its regulation on compulsory registration of approved models and manufacturers of solar modules and cells in the country. Previously, if ...
Extension of Solar Safeguard Duty Imposition Period Unlikely
There have been comments made by government officials in the past and speculation by some manufacturers that the period of the safeguard duty levy on solar cell and module imports ...
MNRE to Announce a List of Approved Solar Manufacturers for Government Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an important notification which states that the government will soon issue a list of solar manufacturers and models that will ...
MNRE Withdraws Recent Order on Registration Requirements for Solar Manufacturers
In a major U-turn, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has temporarily withdrawn its latest order which specified the requirements for compulsory registration of solar module manufacturers in ...
MNRE Extends Deadline for Self-Certification of Solar Modules to September 20, 2018
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the date for self-certification of six products done by solar module manufacturers to September 20, 2018. These six products are ...
MAHAGENCO Invites EoI to Set up Solar Manufacturing Unit in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has invited an expression of interest (EoI) to set up solar component (modules and cells) manufacturing unit in the state. The deadline to submit ...
Chinese Solar Panels Free from EU Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Measures
Chinese solar panels are now free from anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures put in place by the European Union (EU). After considering the needs of both producers and those using or ...
Malaysia Seeks Consultations with India over Solar Safeguard Duty: WTO
In a new development, the Malaysian delegation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) has requested for consultations with India on the recent imposition of 25 percent safeguard duty on solar ...
Safeguard Duty and Market Slowdown Lead to Decline in Indian Solar Imports in Q2 2018
India’s solar imports declined drastically in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year (CY) 2018. Solar modules and cells worth $436.6 million were imported by India in Q2 CY 2018, ...
US, EU Countries on the List of 25% Solar Safeguard Duty Recommended by India’s DGTR
The United States, the European Union, and other developed countries will be on the receiving end of the 25 percent safeguard duty if the Government of India accepts the recommendations ...
25% Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports to India Recommended
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended a 25 percent safeguard duty on solar cell imports from China and Malaysia for the first year, followed by a phased ...
Indian Solar Imports Were Up by 20% in FY 2018
Compared to FY 2016-17, Indian solar imports witnessed a 20 percent spike from approximately $3.19 billion in FY 2016-17 to nearly $3.83 billion in FY 2017-18. Imports increased toward the ...
National Lab Policy May Cause Solar Project Delays Due to Lack of Testing Centers
As India’s solar sector moves forward toward achieving its goal of 100 GW of solar by 2022, the recently announced National Lab Policy is adding a new wrinkle that could ...
Interview: India Should Follow US and European Model for Import Duties
The current absence of an anti-dumping duty is hampering manufactures’ aspirations for expansion, according to Surana Solar Executive Director Manish Surana. Surana says India would benefit from analyzing the approach ...
SECI Invites Expression of Interest to Set Up 20 GW of Solar Manufacturing
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from prospective manufacturers to set up an integrated solar manufacturing facility in India within a three-year time-frame ...
DuPont Interview: Demand for Reliable Materials Rising as India’s Solar Market Matures
The maturation of solar markets in China, India, and the U.S. is creating an increased demand for reliable and durable solar materials. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions is packing its supply line ...
Delayed PPA Signing and Subsidy Reimbursement Not Helping the Indian Solar Sector: Interview
As the Indian sector continues to grow there are challenges everywhere but PPA renegotiation and delayed PPA signing, delay in reimbursement of subsidies are particularly troubling. Here is an excerpt ...
