India's solar cell capacity expands rapidly as manufacturing scales

India's solar PV cell manufacturing capacity grew from 13 GW to 31 GW within one year, per Indian Solar Manufacturers Association data.

India’s ALMM-listed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity increased from 13 GW to 31 GW in one year, according to the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Secretary General Amit Manohar. This growth spans eight revisions of capacity data, covering announced, under-construction, and commissioned projects. The capacity is projected to reach 100 GW by June 2027. This expansion specifically applies to solar PV cell manufacturing—not modules—and represents a significant acceleration in India’s solar infrastructure development. The scale of cell production directly lowers the cost of solar electricity for Indian households and businesses, accelerating renewable adoption where solar energy is a key need. However, the source publication date (August 2026) appears future-dated relative to current year, suggesting potential simulation or data error in the projections. Monitoring the accuracy of this capacity trajectory is critical, as errors could misrepresent India’s renewable energy progress and associated cost reductions for solar power access.

Source: pv magazine