Solar Power Tariff

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Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

A good climate year

From record low tariff for solar power in India to Joe Biden making climate change his core agenda, 2021 will mark events that will prove to be a good year for the climate

Spain's Solarpack Corp quotes lowest tariff of Rs 2.36/unit for solar power

The tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is pan-India and the developer can set up a project anywhere in the country.

India may give reprieve to solar projects delayed by coronavirus fallout

Anand Kumar, India's renewable energy secretary, said all the contracts have a 'force majeure' clause that companies can invoke to secure an extension on the project schedules

ICRA downgrades rating outlook for one third of its wind, solar portfolio

In addition to a slower tendering activity, the sector also faces concerns over delayed payments

UP energy regulator slashes solar tariffs, approves bidding for 550 mw

UPERC sets new benchmark in lowest solar power tariffs in the state

Centre to raise tariff barriers on imported solar and wind equipment

The development comes at a time when India continues to explore all possible options when it comes to bridging its enormous trade deficit with manufacturing powerhouse China

Industry pressing for removal of Rs 2.6 per unit tariff for 1.2 GW auction

The auction scheduled for October 26 was postponed till November 14. The successful bidder would set up solar and wind capacities of 12,000 MW together

This Chinese reform is going to light up many homes in India; find out how

ndia's maximum annual solar-cell manufacturing capacity is about 3 gigawatts while average yearly demand is 20 gigawatts

Parliamentary committee questions low bids, project quality in solar sector

Recommends high dumping duty on imports, support to domestic industry

Tamil Nadu govt in talks with Adani, others to reduce solar power price

However, the state govt has said that it may not be possible to backtrack from deals signed already

Solar power tariff falls 80% in 6 years to Rs 2.44 a unit

Such a massive fall is unprecedented in the history of solar power across the world

'Solar power tariff may drop to Rs 1.5/unit on cheap credit, falling costs'

Tariff came down to Rs 2.44/unit in the auction conducted for Bhadla solar park last month