NSEFI Representations

Regarding Display requirements in String Inverters

NSEFI requested MNRE to remove the requirement of LCD display as bidding criteria, seeing the technological advancements allowing inclusion of high quality, latest tech Make in India inverters from Global Tier-1 manufacturers.Read More

Request for revision in requirement of land and extension in timelines of Land acquisition upto COD for Solar Projects awarded by SECI

NSEFI requested MoS to direct SECI to not demand min. land (1.5 ha/MW) resulting in land wastage, and to extend the timelines of land acquisition up to COD for projects.Read More

Request to consider and clarify on the key GST issues being faced by Solar Industry

NSEFI requested CBIC for clarification on sale of electricity under GST regime; 5% GST applicability till Dec-18; taxability of SPD issued CGs, its re-imbursement; advise PFC, REC and IREDA not to insist on Corporate Guarantee and GST authorities for non-coercive actions.Read More

Request to consider settlement of Bonds submitted towards payment of Safeguard Duty levied on import of PV Solar Panels/ Modules under HSN Code 8541 4011.

NSEFI requested to announce a scheme like SV scheme to enable the duty amount (without interest and penalty) disclosure and payment. Resulting in withdrawal of litigations and proceedings challenging the validity, levy and assessment of SGD.Read More

NSEFI in News

NSEFI Seeks Interest Waiver to Help Solar Developers Clear Unpaid Safeguard Duty Dues

NSEFI requested CBIC to introduce a Legacy Dispute Resolution/Settlement Program to help eligible SGD payers to declare their unpaid duty/tax.Read More

Top Stories

Rural power supply duration rose to 18.5 hours a day: R K Singh

The Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules were rolled out by Power Ministry in December, 2020, with emphasis that power system exists to serve...Read More

Andhra Pradesh commissioned 8,534 MW renewable energy capacity till 28 Feb

The state had an installed RE capacity of about 8,421 MW till 31 December 2020Read More

Inflexion Points: India doing well on reducing emission intensity

Its transformation to a competitive, prosperous yet low-carbon economy now needs big bets on technology for industry, transport and cities, given how energy-use sectors will determine how quickly India’s decarbonisation unfolds.Read More

UN calls on Bangladesh to put renewables first

As it prepares to lift the nation out of its list of the world’s least developed countries, the supranational body said the country should turn its back on coal and other fossil fuels.Read More

Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for 2021-2026 Aims at Adding 2 GW of Rooftop Solar

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has issued the ‘Draft Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-2026” aimed at developingRead More

Power Struggle: Centre’s reform scheme is a mere bailout package for discoms

The Rs 3 lakh crore channeled via RLRBSD is merely another bailout for discoms. The only obligation placed on them is meeting targets they Should have to met in 2018-19 Read More

NTPC Gets Tariffs Approved for 3 GW Solar Projects From 2015-16

CERC has approved the tariff obtained by NTPC for 3 GW of solar projects for which it had issued the RfS documents during 2015-16.Read More

Norwegian Li-ion Battery Major Freyr Gets Govt Grant To Scale Up

Norway’s Freyr battery (no connection to solar EPC Freyr Energy Services in India) has received a grant from Norway’s ministry of climate and environment, through Enova SF, of NOK-142-million (Rs 1300 crores) to start work on a clean battery cell production plant in Mo i Rana, Nordland county. Freyr AS has set a target of […]Read More