ISA to release first ever report on Indian Solar PV industry.

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The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor driven industry will launch the "ISA- NMCC report on the Solar PV industry: Global and India scenario, 2008". The study has been supported by National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) and Government of India. ISA has carried out this study in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The report will be released at the first annual ‘Solar PV conclave 2008' to be held on September 29, 2008 at New Delhi. The conclave will include sessions on topics like policy framework, financing, market applications, roadmaps and innovation related to the industry. SolarIndiaOnline.com is the online partner for the event.

Padma Vibhushan Dr Krishnamurthy, Chairman, NMCC will inaugurate the conclave. Senior Government of India officials including Mr. Govindarajan, Member Secretary, NMCC and Mr. Deepak Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will be among the key speakers at the conclave.

Poornima Shenoy, President, ISA said, "ISA has strategic aspirations to map the value chain for Solar PV in the country. Our members in the chip design, EDA and Solar PV space are demanding increased activity in this area. India has the opportunity to being a fore runner in this field.” Key industry players like Applied Materials, Moser Baer, BEL, and Solar Signet have provided invaluable inputs.