In Short : Indian solar manufacturers are urging the government to impose customs duties on imported solar ingots and wafers to protect domestic production from cheaper imports, mainly from China. This move aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to strengthen India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem, reduce import reliance, and support the nation’s goal of achieving […]
Solar manufacturers seek duty protection on imported ingot, wafer – EQ
In Short : Indian solar manufacturers are urging the government to impose customs duties on imported solar ingots and wafers to protect domestic production and reduce reliance on cheaper Chinese imports. This aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to strengthen local manufacturing. However, concerns remain about potential cost increases for solar projects, balancing industry […]
Solar manufacturers expecting a multifold growth for coming years – EQ
In Short : Solar manufacturers are anticipating significant growth in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and government initiatives promoting solar power. As the world transitions towards cleaner energy sources, the solar industry is poised for rapid expansion, with manufacturers scaling up production to meet rising market needs and contributing to […]
Centre tightens disclosure norms for domestic solar manufacturers – EQ
In Short : The Indian government has tightened disclosure norms for domestic solar manufacturers. These new regulations aim to enhance transparency, ensure quality standards, and promote accountability in the solar manufacturing sector, thereby boosting the credibility and growth of the renewable energy industry in India. In Detail : The government has ordered them to upload […]
Solar manufacturers extend support to govt’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Industry players such as Vikram Solar, Webel Solar, and Renewsys in a joint virtual press briefing on Monday also said the government should support manufacturing units located in special economic zones (SEZs) New Delhi: India’s leading solar manufacturers have extended support to the government’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and sought the Prime Minister’s (PM’s) support […]
Solar manufacturers seek relaxation in MERC norms
Aurangabad: An umbrella organization of over 1,000 solar system manufacturers from Maharashtra has sought the help of Centre in relaxing proposed draft regulations of the Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Commission (MERC). Maharashtra Solar Sanghthan, the apex body of such manufactures, on Thursday, met Union Power Minister R K Singh in Delhi to raise its apprehensions about […]