Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has announced on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 that India’s solar module manufacturing capacity has more than doubled in 2025.
Government-tracked figures show that solar module production grew 128.6% year-on-year, reaching 144 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, up from 63 GW in 2024. This means India added approximately 81 GW of new module manufacturing capacity in just one year.
Rapid Growth Reflects Strong Focus on Renewable Energy
This record growth reflects India’s commitment to clean energy expansion, domestic manufacturing, and reducing dependence on imported solar modules. Experts say the increase will help India achieve its renewable energy targets, create jobs in the solar sector, and strengthen its position in the global solar market.
Since 2014, India’s solar module manufacturing base has grown over 62 times, rising from 2.3 GW to 144 GW, underscoring the rapid pace of the country’s clean energy industrialization.
Government Measures Driving Manufacturing Expansion
Government interventions have played a key role in accelerating growth. The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) initially ensured quality control and promoted domestic module production.
To further strengthen local supply chains and reduce reliance on imports, the government recently extended reforms to include cell-level manufacturing. The Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM) will mandate that all ALMM-listed modules use domestically produced solar cells starting June 2026.
Building on the success of ALMM, the government is planning similar policies for solar wafers by 2028 and polysilicon by 2030 or earlier, aiming to strengthen every stage of the domestic solar value chain.
India Poised to Lead in Global Solar Manufacturing
With such rapid expansion, India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing solar module producers in the world, making it a key player in the global renewable energy sector. The government is also exploring the next step in backward integration, including a possible 50 GW solar cell manufacturing capacity by the end of 2026, ensuring sustained growth in domestic production.
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