Solar firms move Karnataka HC over “unreasonable” domestic-cell mandate
Solar manufacturers have petitioned the Karnataka High Court to challenge a mandate requiring the use of domestically produced solar cells. The petitioners argue that the price disparity between local and imported cells is unreasonable and threatens project viability.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between domestic industrial protectionism and the economic feasibility of renewable energy projects.
A group of solar manufacturers and developers has approached the Karnataka High Court to defer a rule that, from June 1, requires most new solar projects to use only domestically made cells. They cite the gap between what Indian solar-cell makers charge and international prices.
The article balances the perspective of the manufacturers with the context of government policy.
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