With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.

2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

The correct option is Neither 1 nor 2.

Let us analyze each of the given statements step-by-step to understand why both are incorrect:

Statement 1: "India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units."

This statement is incorrect. China dominates the global supply chain for solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing, accounting for over 80% to 90% of global capacity in silicon wafers, ingots, cells, and modules. India relies heavily on imports for silicon wafers and solar cells (primarily from China). India does not rank among the top manufacturers of silicon wafers globally, as its domestic solar production capacity is predominantly concentrated in assembling solar modules rather than manufacturing foundational silicon wafers/ingots.

Statement 2: "The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India"

This statement is incorrect. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), responsible for implementing solar energy schemes and conducting auctions for solar power projects. However, power tariffs in India are regulated and determined by electricity regulatory commissions—specifically, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) at the national level and the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) at the state level (or through competitive bidding processes adopting tariffs approved by regulatory commissions as per the Electricity Act, 2003), not SECI.

Therefore, since both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, the correct choice is Neither 1 nor 2.