The growing photovoltaic market in India

Growth of the Indian photovoltaic industry, which produces 58 MWp at presen t, is influenced by global market trends, owing to the cost of the technolo gy. It is also driven by local government initiatives and policies. The cur rent structure of the market and ifs various segments is discussed, with th e objective of studying the overall growth potential. A growth of 250 MWp i n the next ten years is projected, with annual production reaching 35 MWp b y 2010, In order to achieve the projected market volume, specific barriers related to technology and market development are identified and enabling me chanisms are suggested the Indian experience of barriers to adoption of PV technology, and their removal, are discussed. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.