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MNRE Warns of Violations in Solar Cell Usage
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

MNRE Warns of Violations in Solar Cell Usage

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is stressing the importance of strict compliance with domestic content requirements (DCR) guidelines, cautioning against any violations related to the use of domestically manufactured solar cells and modules, in accordance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations.

The MNRE's directive follows recent concerns regarding potential misuse of the policy, including misdeclarations and the use of imported solar cells and modules in DCR projects. To prevent policy abuse, the MNRE has outlined various actions to be taken in the event of violations.

These measures include initiating criminal cases under IPC 420 and related sections, blacklisting the developer for a decade, seizing relevant bank guarantees, and taking disciplinary action against the officers of concerned Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) or state governments.

The MNRE has emphasised the importance of promoting domestic manufacturing of solar PV cells and modules and reaffirmed its commitment to strict policy compliance. The ministry has also called on all government organisations and stakeholders to adhere to the provisions and contribute to the growth of India's renewable energy sector.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is stressing the importance of strict compliance with domestic content requirements (DCR) guidelines, cautioning against any violations related to the use of domestically manufactured solar cells and modules, in accordance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations. The MNRE's directive follows recent concerns regarding potential misuse of the policy, including misdeclarations and the use of imported solar cells and modules in DCR projects. To prevent policy abuse, the MNRE has outlined various actions to be taken in the event of violations. These measures include initiating criminal cases under IPC 420 and related sections, blacklisting the developer for a decade, seizing relevant bank guarantees, and taking disciplinary action against the officers of concerned Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) or state governments. The MNRE has emphasised the importance of promoting domestic manufacturing of solar PV cells and modules and reaffirmed its commitment to strict policy compliance. The ministry has also called on all government organisations and stakeholders to adhere to the provisions and contribute to the growth of India's renewable energy sector.

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