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Goyal urges energy storage industry to reduce dependence on imports from certain countries – EQ

In Short : Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India’s energy storage industry to reduce reliance on imports from specific countries, stressing the risks of supply chain disruptions and overdependence on critical minerals. Speaking in Italy, he called for greater domestic manufacturing and diversified sourcing to strengthen India’s energy security and resilience in the rapidly […]

NVVN Issues EPC Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra – EQ

Singapore Reaches New Renewable Energy Milestone with Surge in Solar and Clean Power Imports – EQ

In Short : Singapore’s renewable energy usage reached a record 2.58% of its power mix in May 2025, driven by rising solar output and growing renewable imports. Solar generation saw its sharpest monthly increase since March 2024, while renewable imports hit 122.7 GWh this year. The milestone supports Singapore’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by […]

NVVN Issues EPC Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra – EQ

Govt may Delay BCD Imposition on Solar Gear Imports

The imposition of customs duty on imported solar equipment may be delayed. The government may allow an extension of the deadline for the completion of domestic solar projects, which are facing uncertainties from vendors in China. The Union Ministry of Power is considering to delay the imposition of customs duty on imported solar equipment, according […]

Prudence in Lending for Solar PV Modules – EQ

Solar power developers may defer module imports; flat year ahead for firms

India added 6.5 Gw of solar power in the last financial year After sluggish growth in 2018-19, the current fiscal is set to be another flat year in solar power addition as developers are likely to hold back purchase of solar modules due to the steep duty levied on imports. India added 6.5 gigawatts (GW) […]

PLI Scheme Drives 43,000 Jobs in Solar Module Manufacturing – EQ