India is taking a bold step to boost local manufacturing in its clean energy sector. Starting June 2026, all solar photovoltaic (PV) modules used in clean energy projects must be built using locally-made cells, according to a new directive from the renewable energy ministry. This move builds on existing rules requiring locally-made modules for government projects and aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imports, particularly from China.
Currently, 70% of India’s solar power generation relies on Chinese equipment. With this policy, India aims to transition to a more self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem. While India’s module-making capacity stands at 80 GW, cell manufacturing capacity lags at just over 7 GW.
