- The Indian solar manufacturing associations (ISMA) have appealed to the government to continue with the domestic ALMM (The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers ) policy implementation as it being a key aspect to protect investments of ~7.2 billion (Rs 53,773 crore) that the country would require over the next 3-4 years to indigenous the solar manufacturing value chain and thus protect domestic investments, boost Indian exports and reduce import dependence.
- "With continued focus on domestic manufacturing, Indian solar industry is expected to have more than 95 GW PV manufacturing capacity by the end of calendar year 2025.
- With timely implementation of ALMM, our country stands to claim a much higher position in leading national and global solar transition through continuous manufacturing capacity expansion and R&D. We appeal to you for a swift resolution in the matter, prioritizing domestic solar manufacturing sector, which is aligned to serve net zero targets and clean energy mission.
- India is expected to play a larger role in the global supply chain.
- Any possible exemption on the ALMM requirement will not only derail the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative but jeopardize the investments by domestic solar manufacturing companies, resulting in job losses and negatively impact India's energy security, it added.
- Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is a registered association of companies engaged in manufacturing of solar cells, modules, and glass for modules in India.
- In a major discovery, the country's first lithium reserve has been found in Jammu and Kashmir's Salal.
- However, the final extraction will take time, as currently only the G3 level study has been conducted.
- Here's how the lithium reserve will aid India's development: - According to Jammu and Kashmir Mining Secretary Amit Sharma, lithium was not available in India earlier and there was a 100 per cent reliance on import. "
- With a stockpile of 5.9 million tons of this critical mineral, India will surpass China in its availability.
- The local youth, whether skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled, will be part of this project.
- Over half of Karnataka’s total installed capacity is through Renewable sources and the State is attracting a lot of investments in the green energy sector.
- The State has the right mix of thermal, hydel, Solar & wind energy and the mixed source of energy generation is an advantage for the state to tide over any crisis, though the emphasis is on moving on to green energy in the long term, G Kumar Naik, senior IAS officer who was Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department,
- Out of the total installed capacity of 31,669 MW in Karnataka, 15,909 MW is from renewable energy sources.
- What is the status of power generation through hydro and thermal units?
- Since we do not depend on just water and coal, we are in a better position.
- In Karnataka, we have limited coastal regions and the hydrogen plants are to be established in these areas and exported to different countries in huge tanks.
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