India Boosts Solar Cell Output to Reduce Chinese Imports

• India aims to boost domestic solar cell production, reducing reliance on China. With import restrictions and tax measures, the country plans to reach 30GW capacity by 2025.

India is aiming to reduce its reliance on imported materials from China for solar panel manufacturing by increasing its domestic solar cell-making capacity. The country's capacity is expected to reach 30 gigawatts per year by 2025, allowing for wider import restrictions to promote local adoption of solar power hardware. The government has already imposed taxes on some solar components and introduced an approved list of models and manufacturers to limit foreign shipments.

While India's domestic module output has increased due to existing import curbs, manufacturers still depend on China for other back-end products. The government plans to restrict cell imports next, giving the industry around two years to prepare for ample domestic capacity. Manufacturers are also looking for higher domestic demand or growth in export markets for cells and modules made in India.

How is India reducing reliance on Chinese materials for solar panel manufacturing?

• India is increasing its domestic solar cell-making capacity to reduce reliance on imported materials from China for solar panel manufacturing.
  
• The country aims to reach a capacity of 30 gigawatts per year by 2025.
  
• The government has imposed taxes on some solar components and introduced an approved list of models and manufacturers to limit foreign shipments.
  
• While domestic module output has increased, manufacturers still depend on China for other back-end products.
  
• The government plans to restrict cell imports next, giving the industry around two years to prepare for ample domestic capacity.
• Manufacturers are also looking for higher domestic demand or growth in export markets for cells and modules made in India.