Yes. While currently are the handful of solar cell makers in India with a total capacity of around 8 GW, a number of solar companies have planned to setup solar cell lines. Around 30 Indian solar companies have announced setting up or expanding solar cell lines. If all announcements come true, IndiaRead more
Yes. While currently are the handful of solar cell makers in India with a total capacity of around 8 GW, a number of solar companies have planned to setup solar cell lines. Around 30 Indian solar companies have announced setting up or expanding solar cell lines. If all announcements come true, India will have around 30 companies making solar cells by the end of 2027. The total production capacity from all these 30 companies is likely to touch 110 GW by the end of 2027.
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ALCM refers to the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued a draft proposal to impose ALCM from April 1, 2027. The imposition of ALCM will ensure that the solar module makers in India have to mandatorily use only Made in India solarRead more
ALCM refers to the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued a draft proposal to impose ALCM from April 1, 2027. The imposition of ALCM will ensure that the solar module makers in India have to mandatorily use only Made in India solar cells from local players. The move has now encouraged a lot of solar module makers to start their own solar cell lines. The move is likely to halt the entry of cheap solar cells from China and other countries.
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