Publication: Development of Local Supply Chain : The Missing Link for Concentrated Solar Power Projects in India
Date
2013-02-01
ISSN
Published
2013-02-01
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Amid the success of Solar Photovoltaic
(PV) projects in India, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
technology also provides a compelling case for support by
the government as among solar technologies; CSP is the only
techno-economically viable option at present that provides a
storage option for dispatchable and dependable solar energy.
Furthermore, the conversion of solar to steam is a
relatively high-efficiency process versus the conversion
efficiency of PV. This process can effectively supplement
fossil fuels and renewable fuel, such as biomass, and thus
contribute to the overall energy security of the country.
The specific objective of the study is to assess the
potential of India's industries to set up a
manufacturing base to produce CSP technology components and
equipment. The study assesses competitive positioning and
the potential of Indian companies in the manufacturing of
important CSP components. Various analysis models were
prepared for the analysis, and the details have been
explained in the elaborated version of the report. The
report also proposes an action plan to help develop this
potential and evaluate the resulting economic benefits. This
report includes the following activities: i) assessment of
the competitive position of local industries to support the
development of CSP technologies in India; ii) evaluation of
short, medium, and long-term economic benefits of creation
of a local manufacturing base; and iii) action plan to
stimulate local manufacturing of CSP technology components
and equipment. This document is a summary of the larger
report. The data analysis and messages presented in the
report are based on very limited information presently
available in the Indian market. Therefore, it is recommended
that the trends and ideas to be given more attention than
the data itself.
Citation
“World Bank. 2013. Development of Local Supply Chain : The Missing Link for Concentrated Solar Power Projects in India. Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP);. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/17475 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”