Indian wind incentive to return

The Indian government has provided a boost to its wind-power sector by reviving the generation-based incentive (GBI) that was allowed to lapse a year ago.

The country’s budget set aside 8b rupees ($147m) to pay for the subsidy, which had been the subject of fierce lobbying by the Indian industry.

The provision of low-cost loans for clean-energy generators was also flagged up by India’s finance minister for the budget year beginning April.

The absence of the GBI is believed to have contributed to a fall in installations of up to 40% last year.

There were no immediate details of the rate wind operators could expect to earn.

Speaking to Recharge before the budget, an official from Hong Kong-based CLP said the restoration of…

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