Archive · 31 Jul 2025
India Aims to Scale Solar PV Cell Manufacturing
India wants to make more solar cells, the building blocks of solar panels, right here in the country.
Right now, India can make enough panels to create about 27 GW.
The government wants to boost this to 42 GW by early 2027.
To help, the government will soon release a list of approved cell makers, which will be required for projects.
By mid-2026, all projects will need to use Indian-made solar cells.
India aims to increase solar PV cell manufacturing capacity to 42 GW by Q1 FY27.
The government plans to publish the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for cells by August 2025.
Mandatory sourcing from the ALMM for solar PV cells will begin around September 1, 2025, for all announced bids.
All government and private projects must use domestically manufactured cells from June 1, 2026.
India's current solar PV module manufacturing capacity is about 92 GW.
- Who
- Indian government and solar PV cell manufacturers.
- What
- India plans to expand its solar PV cell manufacturing capacity.
- When
- Capacity target of 42 GW by Q1 FY27; ALMM for cells expected by August 2025; Mandatory ALMM sourcing from September 1, 2025 for bids; and domestic cell use by June 1, 2026.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost domestic manufacturing and support the solar industry.
Indian Manufacturers
Chinese Manufacturers
Market Competition
Indian Manufacturers
Benefitting from domestic manufacturing promotion and regulations.
Chinese Manufacturers
Facing competition from cheaper imported solar products.
- Current Cell Capacity
- 27 GW
- Target Capacity (Q1 FY27)
- 42 GW
- Module Manufacturing Capacity
- 92 GW
- ALMM for Cells Release
- August 2025
- ALMM Mandatory for Bids
- September 1, 2025
- Domestic Cell Usage Mandate
- June 1, 2026
