India Achieves 100 GW Of Solar PV Manufacturing Capacity
The Union announced an achievement in the field of solar photo-voltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity on 13 August 2025. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced to social networking site X to announce that India has achieved a milestone of 100 GW of solar PV manufacturing capacity enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV modules.
The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers is a list of solar PV modules and their manufacturers that are approved by the Indian government with the aim of maintaining ensuring the quality and reliability of solar panels that are used in various projects across the country. The models listed in ALMM are eligible for use in government projects or projects where the government has a role to play.
The ALMM Order was issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 02nd January 2019. The first ALMM list for solar PV modules was published on 10th March 2021 with an initial enlisted capacity of around 8.2 GW. In just over four years, this capacity has grown more than twelvefold, crossing the 100 GW mark. This remarkable expansion is not just limited to depth of capacity achieved, but by the breadth of the number of manufacturers who has also significantly increased from 21 in 2021 to 100 manufacturers, who are operating 123 manufacturing units currently.
This growth includes contributions from both established companies and new entrants, many of whom have adopted high-efficiency technologies and vertically integrated operations. The result is a diverse and competitive manufacturing landscape capable of meeting domestic needs and serving global markets. The crossing of the 100 GW solar module manufacturing capacity underscores the success of Indian solar PV manufacturing story, and the collective efforts of industry, various State governments, and the Government of India.
In a press release MNRE said it remains committed to further strengthening the solar manufacturing ecosystem through continued policy support, infrastructure development, and innovation. The ministry said it will continue engaging with stakeholders to ensure India’s solar journey remains inclusive, competitive, and future-ready.
