03 September 2025

India reaches the historic milestone of producing 100 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic modules.

India has surpassed merely 2.3 GW in 2014 to reach a historic milestone of 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

The efforts were praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called it a significant step toward independence. The Prime Minister said in a social media post that it showcases India's achievements in manufacturing and promoting sustainable energy. 

Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, emphasized this accomplishment and said his Ministry is creating a strong, independent solar manufacturing environment.

This accomplishment, according to Mr. Joshi, bolsters India's trajectory towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and its target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil power by 2030.

The accomplishment was credited by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to Prime Minister Modi's inspiring leadership and innovative initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules.

He emphasized that this expansion solidifies India's commitment to international decarbonization initiatives and advances the country's goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

8.2 GW of capacity was listed in the first list of the ALMM Order, which was presented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2019. With 100 manufacturers running 123 manufacturing facilities, this capacity has more than tripled to 100 GW in just over four years, up from 21 in 2021.

A competitive environment that can satisfy both local and international expectations has been created by the adoption of high-efficiency technology and vertically integrated operations by both new and old businesses.

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