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 ...
India to Not Levy ‘Provisional’ Safeguard Duty of 70 Percent on Solar Imports for Now
Module suppliers can heave a sigh of relief for now as they will not have to pay the 'provisional' Safeguard Duty of 70 percent for a period of 200 days ...
Withdrawn Anti-Dumping Case Terminated by DGAD, New Petition to be Filed in April
The Office of Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) has officially terminated the investigation process for the anti-dumping petition filed by Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) in June 2017 and later ...
Safeguard Duty Case Update: Parties to Provide Written Submissions to Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has asked domestic project developer Shapoorji Pallonji and the Office of the Director General (DG) of Safeguards to submit written statements on the ongoing safeguard duty ...
DISCOMs Could Look to Coal if Solar Tariffs Go Over ₹3.50/kWh Because of Safeguard Duty
The proposed 70 percent provisional safeguard duty on solar imports, if levied, has the potential to reverse India’s solar growth trajectory and send the wrong signal to the investment community ...
Madras High Court Puts Temporary Stay on Levy of Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports
The Madras High Court has put a temporary stay on the recommendation to levy a 70 percent safeguard duty on the import of solar components to India. The stay order ...
ISA Discusses Recommendations with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Ahead of Next Budget
In a recent meeting with a delegation from the Indian Solar Association (ISA) and the Finance Minister of India, the ISA voiced its concerns over an anti-dumping duty and the ...
ISMA Files Petition Seeking Imposition of Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Cells
The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has filed a petition with the Directorate General of Safeguards that seeks to impose a Safeguard Duty on imported solar cells from China, Malaysia, ...
Both Sides Present Their Arguments at DGAD Hearing on Solar Anti-Dumping Investigation
The Office of the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) held an oral hearing regarding the anti-dumping petition filed by the Indian Manufacturers Association (ISMA) against cells and modules from China, ...
Anti-Dumping Duties Will Not Affect Auctioned Solar Projects in India
Several key players in India’s solar industry met recently to discuss the impact of the investigation into imported solar goods and possible effects of anti-dumping duty recommendation. This is the ...
The Chances for Solar Anti-Dumping Tariff Recommendation Just Got Higher in India
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has found that crystalline silicon modules imported into the United States caused serious injury to domestic manufacturers, increasing the chances that a similar finding ...
Important Data Points and Headlines from the Indian Renewable Energy Sector in July 2017
Several hydropower projects in India are witnessing significant overruns in both time and costs. Only 28 percent of the total hydropower potential in India - out of 148 GW has been developed ...
China to Cooperate With India to Resolve Solar Anti-Dumping Issue
China wants an amicable resolution to the solar anti-dumping issue with India at the same time raising concerns that the levy of a duty might hinder the growth of the ...
UPDATE: DGAD’s Office Initiates Anti-Dumping Proceedings Against Solar Imports
The office of the Directorate General of Anti-dumping & Allied Duties (DGAD) India, has notified the Chinese Embassy in India that they have received a petition for investigation regarding the ...
DCR Category to Officially End in December 2017
The United States and India have agreed that December 14, 2017 will be the last day for domestic content requirement (DCR) category. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Article ...
Indian Solar Imports Grow 36 Percent Year-over-Year, Exports Decline 60 Percent in FY 2016-17
In the financial year (FY) 2016-17, import and export activity totaling $3.27 billion (~Rs.218.8 billion) was registered in the Indian solar sector according to Department of Commerce data. This was ...
Mercom Exclusive: Anti-Dumping Petition from Indian Solar Manufacturers Comes at a Crucial Time as Solar Becomes Cheaper than Coal
The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) filed a new anti-dumping petition against solar imports from China, Taiwan, and Malaysia with the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD), Ministry of Trade and ...