This story is from July 22, 2018 PTI | Jul 22, 2018, 10:17 IST Moreover, it said that the discoms will not purchase solar power as soon as the tariff increases above Rs 3 per kWh on account of safeguard duty. KKS ANS ANS (This story has not been edited by timesofindia.com and is auto–generated from a syndicated feed we subscribe to.) more from times of india business
India 's Solar Power Developers Association ( SPDA ) has called on the country 's Directorate General of Trade Remedies ( DGTR ) to exempt the solar cell and module imports industry from safeguard tariffs on ongoing projects . The DGTR planned to impose a one - year , 25 % levy on imports , which would then be reduced to 20 % for H1 of the second year , and 15 % for H2.The SPDA said the duties would endanger investments exceeding INR1tr ( $ 14.5bn ) , put thousands of consumers at risk and threaten the availability of low - cost energy to consumers .