BHEL steps forward to protect solar power equipment manufacturing industry
By EPR Magazine Editorial December 19, 2012 2:22 pm IST
By EPR Magazine Editorial December 19, 2012 2:22 pm IST
BHEL steps forward to protect solar power equipment manufacturing industry
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is facing a huge threat in its solar power equipment project by the cheaper equipment imported from China.
The Chinese dominate the manufacturing segment in the world, and have a share of about 57 per cent, using crystalline technology as per one estimate. This is affecting photo-voltaic (PV) manufacturers worldwide. It is, at present, estimated that the global production capacity for solar power items/equipment is in excess of the demand worldwide. This overcapacity coupled with cheaper prices offered of the Chinese manufactured cells and modules is a threat for Indian solar equipment manufacturers, including BHEL.
Government of India has taken following steps under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) to protect Indian Solar Power Equipment Manufacturing Industry:
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