The manufacturing ecosystem for the renewable energy sector has seen multiple changes to the import duty regime for solar cells and modules. But the fact that 85 per cent of solar capacity in India is import content based has been a major deterrent while bidding for projects or computing tariffs.

       A basic Customs duty of 40 per cent on solar cells and 25 per cent on modules will come into effect from April 1, 2022. There was a 15 per cent safeguard duty on solar imports, which will expire this month. With the Centre pushing a mega tender for solar manufacturing and a ...