Import of Solar Panels
As per the Report dated 16 July, 2018 from Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the quantum of imported solar cells or modules is around 90%.
The year-wise percentage calculated from this report is as follows:
| Year | Imports (MW) | Indian Production (MW) | Total (MW) | Imports as % Total |
| 2014-15 | 1275 | 170 | 1445 | 88.24 |
| 2015-16 | 4186 | 206 | 4392 | 95.31 |
| 2016-17 | 6375 | 587 | 6962 | 91.57 |
DGTR has noted that imports of the solar cells or modules PUC are taking place at very low prices resulting in drop in sales realisation of domestic industry thereby hampering the domestic industry’s ability to compete and make and sell the solar cells or modules.
The details of the solar cells or photo voltaic cells imported from China in last five years is as follows:
| Year | Value in Million US$ |
| 2013-14 | 596.73 |
| 2014-15 | 603.34 |
| 2015-16 | 1960.26 |
| 2016-17 | 2817.34 |
| 2017-18 | 3418.96 |