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India has achieved a landmark milestone of 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity enlisted under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
This is a remarkable increase from just 2.3 GW in 2014, highlighting the country's rapid progress in building a robust, self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and the global imperative for clean energy transition.

Key points about this milestone:

• The ALMM order was issued by MNRE in January 2019 to ensure quality and compliance in solar modules used for government projects. The first list was published in March 2021 with an initial capacity of around 8.2 GW.
• As of 2025, India has reached 100 GW capacity under ALMM, with about 100 firms operating 123 manufacturing units.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi described this achievement as "yet another milestone towards self-reliance" demonstrating India's manufacturing strength and clean energy ambitions.
• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized the growth from 2.3 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025, crediting transformative initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules.
• This milestone supports India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
• The growth reflects strategic policy interventions, industry participation, and regulatory mechanisms driving India’s solar manufacturing sector toward global leadership.
• This accomplishment marks a significant boost to domestic renewable energy capabilities, reducing import dependence and positioning India as a major player in the global solar value chain.

 

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