India Reaches 100 GW Solar Panel Production Capacity Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission
In a historic milestone, India has reached 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV module manufacturing capacity listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), marking a significant leap towards its 2030 renewable energy goals.
This achievement, attributed to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules, reflects the combined impact of government policy, private sector investment, and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
The PLI scheme, designed as a performance-linked incentive, has encouraged operational efficiency, technology upgrades, and market responsiveness among domestic manufacturers. It has attracted investments exceeding ₹48,000 crore and generated around 38,500 direct jobs by mid-2025.
Leading firms such as Adani Solar and Vikram Solar have illustrated this progression, transitioning from simple assemblers reliant on imports to integrated producers developing proprietary technologies. The sector's competitiveness has improved globally as a result.
The growth in the solar manufacturing base is not limited to manufacturing alone. It has also fostered upstream industries in solar cells and wafers, further building a comprehensive value chain within India. The ALMM regulatory framework, which mandates government and utility-scale solar projects to procure modules only from approved domestic manufacturers, has guaranteed demand for local producers, contributing to the expansion of production capacity.
The MNRE's strategy extends beyond just incentives, with efforts to strengthen the solar technology sector. The Ministry is working to create a level playing field for domestic producers, offer incentives under the PLI scheme, and encourage innovation in solar technology. MNRE officials have stated that they will continue to work with stakeholders to strengthen the ecosystem through infrastructure development, policy support, and technology upgrades.
India's solar manufacturing efforts align with the country's climate goals and global decarbonisation commitment. As the sector becomes more competitive globally, the country's growing solar manufacturing base is seen as capable of not only meeting the country's renewable energy needs but also exporting to international markets.
The first published date of this article is 14 Aug 2025, 11:10 IST. This 100 GW solar manufacturing capacity milestone is a significant step towards India's 2030 renewable energy goals, reflecting the country's commitment to a sustainable and self-reliant future.
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[2] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). (n.d.). Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Retrieved from https://mnre.gov.in/content/approved-list-models-and-manufacturers-almm
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- The growth in India's solar manufacturing base, as shown by the 100 GW of solar PV module capacity, is not only a step towards meeting domestic renewable energy goals but also a sign of the country's commitment to international environmental-science and decarbonisation efforts.
- The success of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules, which has attracted over ₹48,000 crore in finance, has significantly impacted the renewable-energy industry by promoting technology upgrades, operational efficiency, and market responsiveness.
- The solar manufacturing industry in India has expanded beyond manufacturing alone, fostering upstream industries in solar cells and wafers, and creating a comprehensive environmental-science value chain that is expected to continue growing with further government support and technology upgrades.
