Renewables
Freight Costs, Equipment Delays, Visa Curbs Hit Solar Manufacturing
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 10 Nov 2026: Freight Costs, Equipment Delays, Visa Curbs Hit Solar Manufacturing.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaRising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict, combined with congestion at Chinese ports, are increasing costs and delaying equipment deliveries for Indian solar manufacturers.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
