Solar becomes the milch cow
26 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
The GST Council, an inter-governmental decision-making body headed by India’s Finance Minister, has recommended an increase in levy of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on all renewable energy “devices and parts” from 5% to 12%. The increase is expected to be ratified by the Union Cabinet shortly and become applicable from 1 October 2021....
Solar becomes the milch cow
26 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
The GST Council, an inter-governmental decision-making body headed by India’s Finance Minister, has recommended an increase in levy of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on all renewable energy “devices and parts” from 5% to 12%. The increase is expected to be ratified by the Union Cabinet shortly and become applicable from 1 October 2021....
Green bonds offer relief but risks loom
20 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
In the last three months, five Indian developers have raised a total of USD 1.7 billion through green bonds. Adani Green raised USD 750 million priced at 4.30% with maturity of three years. Acme completed its first issuance with USD 334 million of bonds priced...
Green bonds offer relief but risks loom
20 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
In the last three months, five Indian developers have raised a total of USD 1.7 billion through green bonds. Adani Green raised USD 750 million priced at 4.30% with maturity of three years. Acme completed its first issuance with USD 334 million of bonds priced...
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to drive sector growth
13 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
Since January 2021, Maharashtra has issued five renewable power tenders with total capacity of 3.3 GW. In the same time, Gujarat has issued seven tenders with total capacity...
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to drive sector growth
13 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
Since January 2021, Maharashtra has issued five renewable power tenders with total capacity of 3.3 GW. In the same time, Gujarat has issued seven tenders with total capacity...
Government recognises needs of C&I consumers
05 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
The Ministry of Power has issued draft electricity rules for open access (OA) renewable power. This is the first time that the central government has acknowledged increasing potential and needs of this market...
Government recognises needs of C&I consumers
05 September 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
The Ministry of Power has issued draft electricity rules for open access (OA) renewable power. This is the first time that the central government has acknowledged increasing potential and needs of this market...
India Renewables Outlook 2024
India has announced ambitious renewable targets but progress is lagging significantly. There is a disconnect between government targets and various operational, financial and regul...
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India Solar Compass Q2 2021
This report provides a detailed update of all key sector developments and trends in the quarter – capacity addition, leading players, tender and policy announcements, equipment p...
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India Corporate Renewable Brief | Q2 2021
Our latest edition of quarterly report provides a detailed regular update on key trends and developments in the C&I renewable market....
DownloadProject bidding in fanciful territory
29 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
It has been raining auctions again. Seven auctions totalling 3,950 MW have been completed in just seven weeks. Strong bidding interest has led to further fall in tariffs. SECI discovered a record low tariff of INR 2.34-2.35/ kWh for wind-solar hybrid projects in its 1,200 MW auction this week with NTPC (450 MW), Ayana (450), NLC (150) and Azure (150)…
Project bidding in fanciful territory
29 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
It has been raining auctions again. Seven auctions totalling 3,950 MW have been completed in just seven weeks. Strong bidding interest has led to further fall in tariffs. SECI discovered a record low tariff of INR 2.34-2.35/ kWh for wind-solar hybrid projects in its 1,200 MW auction this week with NTPC (450 MW), Ayana (450), NLC (150) and Azure (150)…
REviews: India solar pumps market – current status and outlook
24 August 2021 | Kavya Dua
India has been a pioneer in adoption of solar pumps at scale. The government has set a target of installation of 1.75 million solar agriculture pumps and solar systems for another 1 million grid connected pumps by 2022 under KUSUM programme with up to 60% capital subsidy...
REviews: India solar pumps market – current status and outlook
24 August 2021 | Kavya Dua
India has been a pioneer in adoption of solar pumps at scale. The government has set a target of installation of 1.75 million solar agriculture pumps and solar systems for another 1 million grid connected pumps by 2022 under KUSUM programme with up to 60% capital subsidy...
MNRE raises stakes for domestic manufacturing
22 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
MNRE has added three new companies – CEL (module manufacturing capacity 35 MW), Patanjali (70 MW) and Jakson (80 MW) – to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Total approved module capacity now stands at 8,350 MW among 26 Indian companies...
MNRE raises stakes for domestic manufacturing
22 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
MNRE has added three new companies – CEL (module manufacturing capacity 35 MW), Patanjali (70 MW) and Jakson (80 MW) – to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Total approved module capacity now stands at 8,350 MW among 26 Indian companies...
India Renewable Power Tenders and Policies Update – July 2021
10 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
This video presents a summary of major developments for renewable sector tenders with details of tender issuance, bid submission, completed auctions and related market trends. It also covers a snapshot of key policies and regulatory developments from the previous month.
India Renewable Power Tenders and Policies Update – July 2021
10 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
This video presents a summary of major developments for renewable sector tenders with details of tender issuance, bid submission, completed auctions and related market trends. It also covers a snapshot of key policies and regulatory developments from the previous month.
Things looking up for energy storage
10 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
There has been a series of positive developments on storage front in the last three months which should hopefully kickstart a cycle of growth for the business in India...
Things looking up for energy storage
10 August 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
There has been a series of positive developments on storage front in the last three months which should hopefully kickstart a cycle of growth for the business in India...
Webinar: Project operations and asset management
04 August 2021 | Arjun Arora
BRIDGE TO INDIA hosted a webinar on 28 July, 2021 to discuss various O&M related issues for solar projects in India. Panellists included Mr. Ashwini Kumar Patil (CEO, Tata Power Renewables), Mr. Idrish Khan (CTO, Solis), Mr. Sudhir Pathak (Head of Engineering – Hero Future Energies)...
Webinar: Project operations and asset management
04 August 2021 | Arjun Arora
BRIDGE TO INDIA hosted a webinar on 28 July, 2021 to discuss various O&M related issues for solar projects in India. Panellists included Mr. Ashwini Kumar Patil (CEO, Tata Power Renewables), Mr. Idrish Khan (CTO, Solis), Mr. Sudhir Pathak (Head of Engineering – Hero Future Energies)...
Module prices to stay firm until Q2 2022
30 July 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
In the past few months, there have been multiple reported instances of Chinese module suppliers renegotiating prices and/ or cancelling orders. Mono-crystalline module prices have surged to USD cents 25/W on a CIF basis (before domestic duties and taxes), a rise of 39% in the last year...
Module prices to stay firm until Q2 2022
30 July 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
In the past few months, there have been multiple reported instances of Chinese module suppliers renegotiating prices and/ or cancelling orders. Mono-crystalline module prices have surged to USD cents 25/W on a CIF basis (before domestic duties and taxes), a rise of 39% in the last year...
India Renewable Power Tenders and Policies Update – June 2021
30 July 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
This video presents a summary of major developments for renewable sector tenders with details of tender issuance, bid submission, completed auctions and related market trends. It also covers a snapshot of key policies and regulatory developments from the previous month.
India Renewable Power Tenders and Policies Update – June 2021
30 July 2021 | BRIDGE TO INDIA
This video presents a summary of major developments for renewable sector tenders with details of tender issuance, bid submission, completed auctions and related market trends. It also covers a snapshot of key policies and regulatory developments from the previous month.
