News Brief | September 2016
Imports of solar cells and modules on the upswing
Imports of solar cells and modules are on the rise, with in-bound shipments surging over three times to Rs.15,523 crore in 2015-16 from Rs.5,051 crore in 2014-15, Parliament was informed. In April of the first quarter alone, the import of solar modules and cell stood at Rs.936 crore, New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The imports stood at Rs.4,317 crore in 2013-14.
Contact: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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