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NTPC taps the Central Public Sector Unit scheme that mandates the use of locally sourced modules.

Fitch Solutions says module supply glut from Chinese companies will benefit Taiwan, but local developer tells PV Tech that locally-sourced equipment still backbone of market.

Indian power giant's latest issuance brings India's CPSU programme to 3GW.

Latest trade challenge will hurt Indian solar exports but local content mandates could offer major sales opportunities within India, manufacturer and analyst tell PV Tech.

Finlay Colville interviews Ivan Saha ahead of his talk at PV IndiaTech this week in Delhi.

India has approved a 12GW solar scheme for central public sector undertakings (CPSUs), which are state-owned enterprises, and it includes a requirement to source cells and modules locally.

The case for growing a domestic solar manufacturing base to prevent centralising the PV industry to a handful of countries.

India is expected to double its installed solar PV capacity from 10GW to 20GW within 15 months, according to energy and mines minister Piyush Goyal, who is also encouraging manufacturers to locate in India.

Subsidies for Indian cell and module manufacturers are being hampered by delays, as shown by data from the Department for Electronics and Information Technology.

Despite most international and domestic module suppliers increasing their sales volumes in India over the last year, Chinese firms have significantly increased their share of the market from 50% to 75%, according to the latest update from consultancy firm Bridge to India.