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India’s Power Play to Become a Global Solar Force – Hindu

 

India has set its sights on becoming a global solar power player after revealing plans to manufacture 100 gigawatts (GW) worth of solar modules annually, the Hindu reported.

Bhupinder Bhalla, Secretary at the country’s Ministry for New and Renewable Energy, said India will be looking at incentive schemes to encourage its domestic panel manufacturers who have moved into the gap left by Chinese suppliers after higher customs duties shrank supply. 

Full story: The Hindu

 

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China Expecting Record Rise in Solar Power Capacity This Year

China Warns of Export Curb on Polysilicon, Solar Wafers – PV Mag

Solar Power Saves India $4.2 Billion in Fuel Costs – Mint

 

 

Sean O'Meara

Sean O'Meara is an Editor at Asia Financial. He has been a newspaper man for more than 30 years, working at local, regional and national titles in the UK as a writer, sub-editor, page designer and print editor. A football, cricket and rugby fan, he has a particular interest in sports finance.

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