The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association requires a tax on imports of solar cells and modules.
The association wrote a letter to the Ministry of Commerce in support of the DGS' proposal to impose a 70% tariff on imported solar photovoltaic cells and components. DGS's task is to investigate the existence of 'serious damage' or 'serious damage threat' in domestic industries.
The ISMA also submitted the investigation results to the Central Government, and put forward proposals on the amount and duration of the guarantee responsibility to check the damage and damage to the domestic industry.
Previously, the Indian Ministry of Commerce announced the termination of anti-dumping investigations on imported solar cells.
ISMA stated in a letter to the government that, 'Considering that the strategic nature of solar energy in India and the dependence on imported solar cells persist, the consequences of not applying timely measures are not only important for solar energy manufacturing but also very important for the country. '
In addition, it lists ways to check the rise in solar power prices, which is expected due to the enforcement of this responsibility.
The association said, 'We believe that the responsibility for safeguarding will not lead to a substantial increase in solar power prices. In addition, tax revenue will bring revenue to Indian finances, and can be reused for solar power generation.'
Adani Group, Vikram Solar and Tata Power are rare domestic solar energy manufacturers in India. By 2022, India's installed solar capacity reached 100 GW. Currently, solar cells convert sunlight directly into electrical electricity The equipment is mainly imported from China, Malaysia, Singapore and China Taiwan.
The association stated that 'the proposal for implementing the safeguard responsibility is not arbitrary but based on a detailed calculation of the costs and material damages of domestic industries.'
