The Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on July 25th unveiled the guidelines for selection of new grid connected solar power projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). India Semiconductor Association, the apex trade body representing the Indian Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) industry, welcomes this development and is confident that these policy measures would give impetus to the growth of the domestic solar PV industry. This is a concrete step in realizing the targets set by the National Solar Mission and will provide a significant boost to the domestic solar industry. As per the guidelines, it will be mandatory for the projects based on c-Si technology to use the modules manufactured in India for 150 MW of solar PV power projects to be selected during the current FY 2010-11. During the FY 2011-12, over 300 MW of solar PV power projects would be selected where it will be mandatory for all the projects
to use
cells and modules manufactured in India. This would greatly benefit the domestic cell and module companies and also attract foreign investment into the country in the area of solar PV manufacturing. The collaborative efforts of various industry bodies with Government of India to promote the use of domestic content in putting up solar PV power projects have yielded positive results. This will definitely boost domestic solar industry. ISA collaboratively worked with along with other industry bodies and proactively worked with MNRE, Dept of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Dept of Information Technology and Ministry of Power to provide industry inputs. Early this year, ISA along with other industry bodies successfully represented to Central Electricity Regulatory Commission for the increase in tariffs for solar PV power projects, which has benefited, solar PV power developers as well as manufacturers.Notes to EditorAbout India Semiconduc
tor
Association (ISA) (http://www.isaonline.org/) ISA is the premier trade body representing the Indian Electronic System Design and Manufacturing ESDM industry and has represented it since 2005. It has around 140 members -both domestic and multinational enterprises. ISA is committed towards building global awareness for the Indian ESDM industry and supporting its growth through focused initiatives in developing the ecosystem. This is through publishing credible data, networking events and alliances with other international associations. ISA works closely with the Government as a knowledge partner on the sector, both at the centre and at the state level. ISA has played a prominent role in supporting the Government of India in the formation of the Semiconductor Policy 2007. It has helped the Government of Karnataka in the formation of the State Semiconductor
Policy
2010.Read more on IndiaPRwire.com
to use
cells and modules manufactured in India. This would greatly benefit the domestic cell and module companies and also attract foreign investment into the country in the area of solar PV manufacturing. The collaborative efforts of various industry bodies with Government of India to promote the use of domestic content in putting up solar PV power projects have yielded positive results. This will definitely boost domestic solar industry. ISA collaboratively worked with along with other industry bodies and proactively worked with MNRE, Dept of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Dept of Information Technology and Ministry of Power to provide industry inputs. Early this year, ISA along with other industry bodies successfully represented to Central Electricity Regulatory Commission for the increase in tariffs for solar PV power projects, which has benefited, solar PV power developers as well as manufacturers.Notes to EditorAbout India Semiconduc
tor
Association (ISA) (http://www.isaonline.org/) ISA is the premier trade body representing the Indian Electronic System Design and Manufacturing ESDM industry and has represented it since 2005. It has around 140 members -both domestic and multinational enterprises. ISA is committed towards building global awareness for the Indian ESDM industry and supporting its growth through focused initiatives in developing the ecosystem. This is through publishing credible data, networking events and alliances with other international associations. ISA works closely with the Government as a knowledge partner on the sector, both at the centre and at the state level. ISA has played a prominent role in supporting the Government of India in the formation of the Semiconductor Policy 2007. It has helped the Government of Karnataka in the formation of the State Semiconductor
Policy
2010.Read more on IndiaPRwire.com
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