India Plans Mandatory Localization for Battery Storage Systems
India considers requiring 50% local content in battery energy storage systems to reduce import reliance and address security concerns, though costs may rise.
India considers requiring 50% local content in battery energy storage systems to reduce import reliance and address security concerns, though costs may rise.
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