Slew of measures expected in Budget to promote investments in clean energy sector: ExpertsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2024-25 Budget on July 23, targeting renewable energy investments through policy chang...
17 Jul, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
Rules eased for Green H2 producers in SEZsIndia Tuesday exempted solar and wind energy plants located in a special economic zone, or export-oriented units for production of green hy...
29 May, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
MNRE brings back ALMM for solar modules; to be in effect from 1 April 2024The earlier Order stated that projects commissioned by 31 March 2024 will be exempted from the requirement of procuring solar modules from ...
12 Feb, 2024, 04.27 PM IST
Talks on to allow older solar units exemption from dutyThe latest discussion may allow projects of around 26 GW capacity an exemption from the levy to import solar modules and cells, a senior go...
22 Feb, 2023, 12.44 AM IST
Solar tariff could rise up to 40-45p/unit over customs duty changeSolar power prices could rise between 25-30 paise per unit if only cells are imported while the cost will rise further to 40-45 paise if mo...
16 Mar, 2021, 02.51 PM IST
Government's Basic Customs Duty may push solar gear makers to shut SEZ unitsWhile setting up their plants, SEZ units were allowed a one-time exemption on import duty on capital goods required to manufacture solar ge...
12 Aug, 2020, 09.10 AM IST
Proposed duty on Chinese solar imports worries firms in SEZsAccording to the current proposal by the ministry of new and renewable energy, the value addition done by units in SEZs will be charged BCD...
26 Jun, 2020, 11.41 PM IST
Maharashtra: Solar sector welcomes MERC’s new tariff orderWhile the power regulator has exempted the rooftop units from Grid Support Charges (GSC) till the cumulative installation of 2000 MW, the a...
02 Apr, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
Maharashtra: MERC gives major relief to solar rooftop consumersThe commission in its recent order stated that the total capacity of solar rooftop in the MSEDCL area is 460MW. This is way behind the targ...
01 Apr, 2020, 01.48 PM IST
International Solar Alliance funding to no longer carry foreign source tagThe decision was taken as part of India’s efforts to assist and help achieve the goal of increasing the use of solar energy, officials said.
25 Apr, 2019, 11.31 PM IST
MNRE seeks exemption from safeguard duty for current solar power projectsSolar power developers had voiced their concerns about raising additional capital in a recent meeting with MNRE officials, saying they did ...
05 Aug, 2018, 11.05 PM IST
Haryana government exempts solar devices from Value Added Tax levyA decision to this effect was taken by the Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of the chief minister, Manohar Lal, here today.
18 Apr, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
Duty casts a cloud over solar panel makers in export zonesThe unit at the EoU has already suspended operations. “If this goes on for long rest of the 11 units would have to down shutters,“ said Ant...
20 Jan, 2017, 01.52 PM IST
Haryana makes solar plants mandatory for housing societies, industryHaryana has made solar power plants mandatory for housing societies, industries and other specified categories of buildings.
03 Apr, 2016, 08.03 PM IST
- Rajasthan exempts entry tax on solar photovoltaic goods
The Rajasthan govt has decided to fork out entry tax exemption on capital goods brought into the state for initial setting up of photovolta...
02 Nov, 2011, 01.21 PM IST
- Budget's green initiatives
The 'green' initiatives proposed in the budget are appropriate and workable.
05 Mar, 2010, 06.14 AM IST
- More tax benefits sought for green energy
The energy sector may see more than just a shade of green this year. The new and renewable energy ministry has asked the finance ministry t...
01 Feb, 2007, 04.11 AM IST