vinay rustagi

After a challenging year, India’s solar sector stands primed for something of a rebound. But a host of familiar issues, from the perilous state of DISCOMs to regulatory uncertainty, run the risk of stymying future growth. Vinay Rustagi, managing director at consultancy Bridge to India, talks to PV Tech about the future prospects for Indian solar.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has recommended alleviating solar and wind developers from cost burden of transmission infrastructure delays.

Analyst tells PV Tech the low tariff ceiling (INR 2.65) set for tender in Indian state is thought to be a major issue amid heightening uncertainty from coronavirus.

Exemption on customs duty for cells and modules in India widely expected to be lifted later in the year but there are still legal barriers to overcome, says Bridge to India.

Adani's Mumbai-based utility awards Adani renewable energy developer with 700MW of hybrid capacity at lower tariff.

MNRE secretary commits to managing curtailment of renewables, while analyst says problem 'too important to ignore'.

Analyst welcomes land solution of renewables capacities in border states but questions transmission, security and scale.

Calls for lifting priority sector lending limit for clean energy sector echo several similar, but failed attempts over last five years.

The usual big names participate with bids ranging between an unsurprising 2.54-2.55 rupees per unit, Bridge to India MD tells PV Tech.

After record low tariff project gets safeguard duty relief, ACME Solar president tells PV Tech that compensation payment timelines are clear and other state commissions will likely follow centre's lead, while analyst warns of PPA differences.