INDIA’S SOLAR MANUFACTURING PIVOT: WHY GLOBAL PLAYERS MUST ACT NOW India is entering a once-in-two-decades solar manufacturing supercycle. Installed capacity has expanded from 2.8 GW in 2014 to nearly 130 GW by 2025, supported by ambitious national targets and strong policy commitments. While the solar demand outlook is robust, the manufacturing landscape remains uneven with significant capability gaps in upstream segments and next-generation cell technologies. This creates a strategic window for global players to shape India’s next phase of solar industrialization.India’s Solar Growth Story: From Scale to Manufacturing Sovereignty India is now the world’s fourth largest renewable energy market and …
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025 Managing Consultant Guan Cui Moderates Expert Discussions on ICE, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicle Technologies. China’s automotive industry is at a fascinating crossroads. Internal combustion engines are getting cleaner and more efficient. Hybrids are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Pure electric vehicles are gaining momentum. But here’s the question everyone’s asking: which pathway wins?The answer, as our recent roundtable series revealed, might be more nuanced than we think. Last week, EAC China brought together industry experts for the roundtable discussion that went beyond the usual debates. Managing Consultant Guan Cui moderated sessions exploring how these …
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers Biofuels particularly Compressed Biogas (CBG), Ethanol, and Biodiesel positioned as strategic pillars in its transition towards cleaner energy by India. Currently, India has 170 CBG plants in operation and ~250 plants under development against the ambitious target of 5,000 under SATAT initiative, indicating that more than 85-90% of the targeted market is still upcoming, which presents a vast untapped growth landscape. In parallel, India’s strong push for ethanol blending (20% E20 by 2025-26) and biodiesel expansion through UCO-based feedstock procurement is also growing at an accelerating pace.Why India’s CBG Sector Is Emerging …
India’s High-Performance Coatings Market as a Growth and Manufacturing Platform for Specialty Chemical Companies
India’s High-Performance Coatings Market as a Growth and Manufacturing Platform for Specialty Chemical Companies The global coatings industry is rapidly shifting toward waterborne, low-VOC, and high-performance chemistries as sustainability regulations tighten and downstream industries demand improved environmental and technical performance. Waterborne coatings have become one of the fastest-growing global segments, supported by increasing adoption in automotive, industrial, and construction applications. The global market is expected to surpass 140 bln EUR by 2035, driven by innovation in dispersants, rheology modifiers, polyurethane dispersions, adhesion technologies, and next-generation corrosion-resistant systems—areas where established specialty chemical manufacturers continue to lead. India has emerged as one …
Beyond the Biogas Pavilion @REI Expo 2025
Beyond the Biogas Pavilion @REI 2025 Day 2 also brought us to the German Pavilion, where we witnessed the strength of Indo-German collaboration in renewable energy firsthand. The official opening ceremony, graced by dignitaries including Parliamentary State Secretary Johann Saathoff and representatives from the German Embassy, BSW, GIZ, and NSEFI, underscored how international partnerships are accelerating India’s clean energy journey.The synergy between German engineering excellence and Indian scale is creating remarkable opportunities across solar, wind, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen and biogas. The discussions affirmed what we have witnessed firsthand: India’s biogas sector has matured significantly. From feedstock to …
A Deep Dive into India’s CBG Revolution at REI Expo 2025
A Deep Dive into India’s CBG Revolution at REI Expo 2025 What an enriching experience for EAC International Consulting to moderate the panel discussion on “CBG’s Role in India’s Energy Transition” at REI Expo 2025! The energy in that room reflected the momentum building across India’s biogas sector.Our distinguished panellists brought invaluable perspectives from across the value chain: 🔹 @Atul Kharate shared insights on positioning CBG as the next green molecule in India’s energy infrastructure, emphasizing the strategic fit within existing pipeline networks. 🔹 @Srinivas Kasulla addressed the ground realities of project profitability, technology selection, and creating replicable templates that …
Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in India
Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in India India’s CBG industry holds tremendous potential of 9.2–12.9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), offering a significant opportunity to reduce imports of natural gas and crude oil while contributing to the nation’s net-zero targets.The abundance of biomass resources, favourable government policies, the need to improve soil health, and India’s green transition initiatives are key enablers that create strong prospects for scalable renewable energy. Among major biomass sources, agri-residue accounts for nearly three-fourth of the total potential, while municipal solid waste (MSW), press mud, and animal manure form the remaining key …
China’s October 2025 Export Controls: Strategic Implications for Global Industries
China’s October 2025 Export Controls: Strategic Implications for Global Industries China’s export-control framework has entered a new phase of regulatory refinement and systematization. On October 9, 2025, the General Administration of Customs announced comprehensive measures that mark a fundamental shift from reactive quota management to proactive governance of critical materials and technologies. These regulations carry profound implications for global supply chains spanning advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and strategic technology sectors.The announcement encompasses five interconnected circulars that collectively represent China’s most comprehensive approach to critical materials governance. These measures span the entire value chain from raw materials and processing equipment through …
India’s Manufacturing Moment: Why Assembly Is Not a Weak Start
India’s Manufacturing Moment: Why Assembly Is Not a Weak Start There has been a lot of debate lately on whether India’s recent manufacturing inflows are “real” or simply limited to assembly. The assumption is that unless a country builds deep manufacturing capability, it cannot truly move up the value chain. But that view misses an important truth about how industrial ecosystems actually evolve.Even if India’s current wave of investment is assembly-led, it sets in motion something much larger. When global companies begin to assemble products locally, they inevitably bring suppliers, logistics partners, testing facilities, and component makers along with them. …
IFAT 2025
Driving India’s Biogas Revolution: EAC Report Launch at the Bioenergy Solutions Conference, IFAT India 2025 Pleased to share that EAC International Consulting served as the Alliance Partner for IFAT India 2025, building on our journey from Knowledge Partner in 2024 to a deeper collaboration this year.At this year’s edition (Oct 14–16, Mumbai), we unveiled our flagship report-“India’s CBG Opportunity: Landscape, Drivers & Strategic Way Forward”, a comprehensive analysis of India’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector. The report highlights: – Key drivers shaping India’s CBG potential – India’s capacity landscape and project pipeline – Key challenges, success factors, and the strategic way …
Evolving Energy Mix for the Manufacturing Sector in India’, launched on September 24th, 2025 at the 69th IGCC Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, India
EAC India published a report at the 69th Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Mumbai How are companies optimising their carbon footprint? The Answer Lies in Our Latest Report ‘Evolving Energy Mix for the Manufacturing Sector in India’, launched on September 24th, 2025 at the 69th IGCC Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, India.Through extensive research and real-world case studies from industry leaders, we explore the answers that are reshaping India’s manufacturing landscape. Prepared by EAC International Consulting in partnership with IGCC, the report examines India’s energy transition landscape and its implications for the manufacturing sector, that was presented …
The Opportunity India Cannot Afford to Miss
The Opportunity India Cannot Afford to Miss India’s CBG potential is massive, estimated at 9.2–12.9 million tonnes annually, with nearly 80% coming from agricultural residues. The real challenge lies not in availability but in ensuring accessibility, aggregation, and storage of this feedstock.At the India BioEnergy & Tech Expo 2025 (September 24–26, 2025), EAC International Consulting, in collaboration with the Compressed Biogas Producers Forum (CBGPF) and India Forum for Green Energy (IFGE), unveiled a report: “Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in India” providing a strategic blueprint for turning India’s biogas ambitions into bankable, scalable ventures. The report …