Surpassing 100GW in solar module manufacturing capacity highlights the success of India’s solar PV industry.
The expansion has been driven by initiatives like the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which encourages Indian manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies. These efforts aim to position India as a key player in the global solar supply chain. From a modest 2.3 GW in 2014, India’s solar module production capacity has grown more than twelvefold in just over four years, reflecting significant industry progress.
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, highlighted the achievement: “India has achieved a historic milestone - 100GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the ALMM, a remarkable rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014. This achievement strengthens our path towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.” The milestone supports India’s commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, contributing to worldwide decarbonization efforts.
The ALMM, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in January 2019, released its first list in March 2021 with an initial capacity of 8.2 GW. Since then, the number of manufacturers has grown from 21 to 100, operating 123 facilities. This growth reflects contributions from both established companies and new entrants adopting high-efficiency technologies and integrated production processes.
India’s solar manufacturing advancements enhance its energy security and support the global transition to renewable energy. The PLI scheme and ALMM framework have fostered a competitive environment, enabling manufacturers to meet rising domestic and international demand for solar PV modules.
