ENA Sectors 2025-07-31 17:42:34 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 31 (KNN)</strong> India's solar cell manufacturing capacity is set to see a significant boost, potentially reaching 42 gigawatts (GW) by the year 2026, according to government officials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This expansion is expected to support the countrys goal of increasing domestic solar energy production and reducing dependence on imports, especially from China.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">At present, India has around 6 GW of installed solar cell manufacturing capacity. However, with new plants coming up and government incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, this figure is expected to grow rapidly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Major players such as Reliance, Tata Power Solar, and Adani are among those investing in expanding their manufacturing facilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The PLI scheme, which offers financial support for setting up integrated manufacturing units for solar modules, has been a key driver behind this growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The scheme not only covers the production of finished solar modules but also incentives backward integration &mdash; from wafers and cells to modules &mdash; ensuring better control over the entire value chain.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials believe that the expected capacity will not only meet domestic demand but could also allow India to become an exporter of solar cells and modules in the near future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This aligns with the government's broader push for self-reliance in energy and efforts to meet its renewable energy targets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India aims to install 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. Solar energy is expected to play a central role in this transition, and a strong domestic manufacturing ecosystem is seen as critical for achieving this goal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With policy support, private sector investment, and growing demand, Indias solar cell industry is poised for rapid expansion, strengthening the countrys position in the global clean energy market.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43018 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indias-solar-cell-production-capacity-may-hit-42-gw-by-2026 2025-07-31 17:42:34 knnindia.co.in