India has achieved a historic milestone by crossing 100 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), marking an extraordinary leap from just 2.3 GW in 2014.
Announcing the achievement, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules for enabling this rapid growth.
“This is a remarkable rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014. We are building a robust, self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem that strengthens our journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030,” Joshi said.
The ALMM Order, issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in January 2019, aimed to standardise and enhance domestic manufacturing. The first ALMM list, released in March 2021, featured an enlisted capacity of 8.2 GW across 21 manufacturers. In just over four years, the number of manufacturers has risen to 100, operating 123 manufacturing units across the country.
The expansion has been fuelled by both established players and new entrants, many of whom have adopted advanced high-efficiency technologies and vertically integrated operations. This has created a competitive manufacturing landscape capable of meeting India’s growing domestic solar needs while also positioning the country as a significant player in the global supply chain.
Government interventions, including the PLI scheme and policies ensuring a level playing field for domestic producers, have been pivotal in this transformation. The MNRE reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the solar manufacturing ecosystem through policy support, infrastructure development, and innovation.
This milestone also aligns with India’s broader renewable energy goals specifically, achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and contributes meaningfully to global decarbonisation efforts.
