DCR Solar PV Modules
DCR solar PV modules refer to solar panels in which both the solar cells and modules are manufactured within the country, adhering to the Domestic Content Requirement policy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India introduced this policy to promote local manufacturing and support the "Make in India" initiative.
The DCR policy mandates that specific projects, especially those associated with subsidies and the CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertakings) scheme, use solar panels that are domestically manufactured. The goal is to boost the domestic manufacturing sector, generate employment opportunities, and reduce reliance on imported solar components.
Non-DCR Solar PV Modules
Non-DCR solar PV modules, on the other hand, are solar panels where either the solar cells or both solar cells and modules are not manufactured in the country. These modules are not bound by the Domestic Content Requirement policy and may be imported from other countries.
DCR solar panels must meet the domestic content requirement set by the government, whereas non-DCR solar panels do not have to meet this requirement.
- DCR solar panels are generally more expensive than non-DCR solar panels, due to the cost of the domestic content requirement.
- DCR solar panels are typically used in government projects that offer incentives for using domestic products, whereas non-DCR solar panels are typically used in the private sector.
- DCR solar panels are made with solar cells and modules that are manufactured in the same country, whereas non-DCR solar panels may be made with solar cells or modules that are manufactured in a different country.
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