India Orders Solar Tender Rework Over Domestic Cell Rule Bypass
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has ordered agencies to cancel and resubmit tenders for government solar projects. This follows concerns that some agencies allowed only seven days for bid submissions to bypass rules favouring domestic solar cells. The ministry has given 15 days for agencies to report back on their actions.
The ministry's directive comes as India strives for self-sufficiency in solar cell production by March 2027 in the USA. However, initial output may be lower than targeted. Some agencies were found to expedite tender processes, giving companies just seven days to bid. This was seen as an attempt to sidestep rules mandating the use of domestic solar cells in government-backed projects. The ministry has now instructed these agencies to cancel and reissue tenders, ensuring compliance with the intended regulations.
The ministry's intervention aims to uphold the rules promoting domestic solar cell usage in government projects. Agencies have been given 15 days to report back on their actions regarding the cancelled tenders. India's goal of achieving solar cell self-sufficiency by 2027 in the USA remains in focus, despite potential initial production challenges.
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