New Delhi : India’s solar PV module manufacturing capacity has surged from 2.3 GW to 67 GW over the past decade, thanks to initiatives under the Make In India program, according to the Ministry of Renewable Energy. Additionally, there are currently 48 GW of fully or partially integrated solar PV module manufacturing projects underway as part of the solar PLI scheme, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the “Make in India” initiative.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, shared on X, “India’s renewable energy sector has significantly benefited from #10YearsOfMakeInIndia. From PLI to VGF, we are providing extensive support to our domestic industries, with a commitment to positioning India as a major global player in clean energy solutions.”
The ministry stated that one of the government’s primary objectives is to support and incentivize domestic manufacturing in the renewable energy sector. It highlighted several initiatives aimed at promoting the production of renewable energy equipment, including solar PV modules, cells, and upstream components like ingots, wafers, and polysilicon. The efforts also encompass the manufacturing of wind turbines, electrolysers for green hydrogen, and battery energy storage systems for large-scale electricity applications.
The ministry emphasized that solar PV manufacturing is a key focus area for the government. “The government is dedicated to making India self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) in solar PV manufacturing and establishing the country as a significant player in the global value chain. This commitment is reflected in the Rs. 24,000 crore allocation for the PLI Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules, along with additional policy measures like basic customs duties and domestic content requirements,” it noted.
Since 2014, India’s installed solar PV module manufacturing capacity has expanded from 2.3 GW to approximately 67 GW, enabling the country to meet domestic demand and facilitate exports. The rapid growth in solar PV module production capacity has seen an increase from 8 GW in 2021 to 67 GW annually over the last 3.5 years.
Furthermore, over 48 GW of solar PV module manufacturing projects are in progress under the solar PLI scheme, which is expected to attract around Rs. 1.1 lakh crore in investment and generate direct employment for approximately 45,000 people once completed.
