India's Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity Crosses 100 GW Under ALMM

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Aug 14 (KNN) India has crossed a clean energy milestone, with solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) surpassing 100 gigawatts (GW).

The achievement marks a dramatic rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014 and reflects the country's rapid progress toward building a self-reliant solar manufacturing base.

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi called the development 'historic', crediting the growth to policy measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules.

“We are building a robust, self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem. This strengthens our path towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030,” he said.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) introduced the ALMM framework in January 2019 to promote quality manufacturing.

The first list, published in March 2021, recorded 8.2 GW of capacity across 21 manufacturers. In just over four years, this has expanded more than twelvefold to 100 GW, with 100 manufacturers operating 123 facilities.

The growth includes contributions from both established firms and new entrants, many of whom have adopted high-efficiency and vertically integrated technologies, enabling a competitive mix of domestic supply and export potential.

This expansion bolsters India's position in the global solar supply chain and contributes to the national goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

MNRE said it will continue to work with industry and state governments to strengthen the solar manufacturing ecosystem through policy support, infrastructure development, and innovation, ensuring the sector remains competitive and future-ready.

(KNN Bureau)

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