Govt. aims to replace safeguard duty with customs duty on solar equipment. Investments in Indian solar sector down by 477% YOY in Q3 2020.
Solar capacity addition down 68% in 9 months. Power producers request financial support from the Govt.
Loans worth Rs 1.18 lakh cr sanctioned under DISCOM liquidity package. DISCOMs’ outstanding due to GENCOs rise 28% to Rs 1.38 lakh crore.
Power consumption up 13.38% in October. Northeastern region faces a peak power shortage of 4.1%.