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India's Solar Manufacturing Hits 100 GW Milestone

8/15/2025

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India has reached 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity, a significant increase from 2.3 GW in 2014.
This represents a twelvefold growth, with 100 manufacturers operating 123 units.
The government attributes this expansion to initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, aiding its 2030 renewable energy goals.

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Story summary

India has reached 100 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity, a significant increase from 2.3 GW in 2014.
This represents a twelvefold growth, with 100 manufacturers operating 123 units.
The government attributes this expansion to initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, aiding its 2030 renewable energy goals.