April 2009  

The Solar PV Landscape in India—An Industry Perspective

Sathya Prasad
President, SEMI India

I am pleased to announce that earlier this month we unveiled an outline and vision for the Indian solar market, including growth opportunities and potential socio-economic development benefits, the current market situation and public policy needs. The white paper entitled, "The Solar PV Landscape in India—An Industry Perspective," suggests that India can play a leading role in the global photovoltaic (PV) and solar industry. The paper was developed by the SEMI India PV Advisory Committee, represented by industry leaders from all sectors of the solar PV supply chain. The report was released by Mr. K. Subramanya, CEO, Tata BP Solar at a special briefing for the media.

As Mr. K. Subramanya stated, "This is the first paper of its kind, presenting the Industry view of the transformational potential of PV in India, highlighting challenges and making a call for action. A collaborative effort between the Government, industry, academia and other stakeholders can result in the creation and execution of a shared vision for PV, with benefits across multiple dimensions. If the recommendations are pursued with vigor, India, with its combination of market, industrial and research infrastructure and advantageous geographical location, could well write the future and lead the world in solar PV."

We hope you take the time to read the white paper which presents 'the voice of the Indian PV industry,' and attempts to build consensus among industry players and evolve a strong collaborative model that could catalyze the growth of the PV industry.

Events Calendar

	May 6-7		SolarTech/CalSEIA Summit
	May 13		DOE Workshop on c-Si Terrestrial Photovoltaic Cells
	May 14		Silicon Valley PV Industry Luncheon
	May 20-22		SOLARCON Singapore 2009
	May 27-29		PV Production & Technology Hall, Intersolar Europe
	Jun 1		PV Conference at SEMICON Russia
	Jun 24-26		PVJapan 2009
	Jul 14-16		Intersolar NA at SEMICON West
	Oct 7-9		PV Taiwan 2009
	Nov 9-11		SOLARCON India 2009
	Dec 2-4		PV Industry Symposium at SEMICON Japan

PV Production and Technology Hall at Intersolar Europe
This dedicated exhibition in hall A3, the premier conference program and associated networking opportunities with industry leaders will provide the ideal business environment for building new relationships, introducing new products and services and accelerating market growth.

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