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Competition Heating up in Solar-cell Market

06 June 2008 | Cell Processing: News From Around The Web | Source: Techon.Nikkeibp
Solar cell manufacturing in India is being established more rapidly than other devices. Several emerging manufacturers began volume production in 2007, while existing manufacturers are increasing output.

According to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, an Indian research institute, solar cell production in India is expected to rise from 80MW per year in 2007 to 350MW in 2012 and 3GW in 2022. In fact, however, solar cell production in India is likely to increase much faster than these forecasts.

"Among Indian solar cell manufacturers, Tata BP, Moser Baer and Reliance are showing momentum, in particular," said Prasanth Sakhamuri, managing director of Hind High Vacuum Co Pvt Ltd, an Indian equipment manufacturer. "These manufacturers will be fighting over the largest share in India."

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