In Short : U.S. plans to impose steep tariffs on Southeast Asian solar panel imports could disrupt exports but spark a regional energy shift. Countries like Vietnam and Malaysia may pivot toward domestic clean energy deployment, boosting sustainability and energy independence. Success depends on strong policy support and investment, turning trade pressure into a catalyst […]
Gujarat Approves Solar Tariffs for 154 MW Under PM-KUSUM to Empower Farmers with Clean Energy – EQ
In Short : The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved tariffs between ₹2.12 and ₹3 per kWh for 154 MW of solar projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme. These projects, initiated by UGVCL, aim to solarize agricultural feeders, promoting clean energy for farmers. With a weighted average tariff of ₹2.45/kWh, UGVCL can now sign power purchase […]
Solar tariffs are projected to increase by one-fifth over the next year – EQ Mag Pro
Projections show ~21% increase in solar tariffs in the next 12 months, mainly due to 40% basic customs duty on imported solar modules A lack of availability of domestic solar modules will be a major challenge for developers Central and state governments must provide clarity on the timeline and scope of application for duty on […]
Duty, taxes to lift solar tariffs to Rs 2.6 per unit next fiscal year: CRISIL
Solar tariffs might rise to Rs 2.6 per unit to Rs 2.7 per unit from an all-time low of Rs 2 unit over next fiscal year in the wake of the recent increase in the goods and services tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment, and the proposed customs duty on imported solar modules, according to […]
Who’s Really Behind The Super Secret Solar Tariffs Petition? – EQ Mag Pro
The wrath of the US solar industry is raining down upon an anonymous group of solar tariffs petitioners against unfair Chinese imports. The US solar industry is in an uproar over a group of petitions before the Department of Commerce, which seek to impose heavy new tariffs on imported solar panels and solar cells. The […]
Solar tariffs may reach a new record-low once again: Experts
BENGALURU: In a greatly encouraging response, over 5000 MW of bids were received for the 1070 MW solar tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India, which analysts said may lead to record low tariffs. SECI is the nodal agency through which the ministry of new and renewable energy conducts wind and solar auctions. […]
Solar tariffs reshaped to favour batteries, EVs, and west-facing panels
Western Australia has come out of the blocks with a strategy to manage the state’s booming rooftop solar market that includes extending grid export payments to home batteries and electric vehicles, and encouraging new solar systems to be installed facing the west. The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme, or DEBS, was launched on Monday and will […]
New players, duty pass-through spark new low in solar tariffs
Mumbai: A chance coming together of several positives has led to a new record low tariff bid in the interstate transmission system (ISTS) tranche IX auctions of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), according to CRISIL Research Read More…
Solar Industry Asks Trump to Allow More Cell Imports to Spur Domestic PV Manufacturing
U.S. trade officials are preparing a midterm review of the Trump administration’s solar tariffs, with a range of potential outcomes. It’s been almost exactly two years since the Trump administration placed a 30 percent import tariff on solar cells and modules. And in large part, the industry has coped. Market conditions like module oversupply and […]
