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The task of taking seven million solar study lamps to students living in some of the most backward areas of India is not an easy one

Confusion regarding GST rate on solar and safeguard duty on SEZ-based manufacturing units are not allowing the domestic manufacturing industry to grow, feels Ivan Saha, BU Head- Solar Manufacturing and CTO, Vikram Solar.

While large-scale projects of over 100 megawatt (MW) are now common, the investment risks caused by climate, poor installation and lack of proper maintenance are on the rise in the solar sector.

Just like Maharashtra, the power loom sector is demanding for the electricity tariff to be brought down. While Maharashtra is paying less than 3.50 per unit for electricity, the power loom sector has been shedding Rs 7.30 per unit.

The UT electricity department has proposed to increase the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges up to 10 per cent on the existing tariff, leading the Chandigarh residents to pay more for power for three months.

Just like Maharashtra, the power loom sector is demanding for the electricity tariff to be brought down. While Maharashtra is paying less than 3.50 per unit for electricity, the power loom sector has been shedding Rs 7.30 per unit.

In order to procure 1,000 MW power on short-term basis, the state-run Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has invited bids through tariff based competitive bidding.

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) is going against the state government policy of promoting solar power by proposing to levy a surcharge of Rs 1.25 per unit on solar rooftop prosumers.