India, China to Join forces in R&D for Manufacturing Enhanced Solar Cells

India and China have decided on cooperation in the Research and Development (R&D) of new and enhanced technology for the manufacturing of solar cells from alternate material with enhancement in their conversion efficiencies.

Both sides have also agreed on collaboration in the field of e-mobility and energy storage, government think tank Niti Aayog announced.

This among issues was discussed during the sixth India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue, which was concluded on September 9, 2019.

“Both sides agreed on cooperation in R&D for developing new technology for manufacturing solar cell from alternate material and improvement of efficiency of solar cells,” it said.

Under this discourse, there are six standing joint working groups which are appointed by both sides to address economic and commercial issues across infrastructure, energy, high-tech, resource conservation, pharmaceuticals and policy coordination in a structured and outcome-oriented manner.