Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) moves to attract firms shifting from China

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has initiated action in a big way towards setting up new hubs for manufacturing renewable energy equipment in the country to meet both domestic and global demand.

The ministry has written to various state governments and port authorities to identify land parcels of 50-500 acres for setting up such parks. The Tuticorin Port Trust and the states of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have already expressed their keen interest in setting up RE Manufacturing Parks.

Secretary, MNRE, Anand Kumar held meetings with RE manufacturing companies last week. The Ministry has also got in touch with Trade Commissioners/ Representatives of various countries inviting them to invest in this promising opportunity in India.

Kumar addressed the US India Strategic Partnership Forum earlier this week through Webinar and sought collaboration and investment by US firms.

These facilities will manufacture equipment like silicon ingots & wafers, solar cells & modules, wind equipment and ancilliary items like back sheet, glass, steel frames, inverters, batteries etc. The hubs will also export equipment and services in the RE sector. (IANS)

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