Solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry

Sunil Mani

Chapter 5 in India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation, 2026, pp 118-153 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter analyses India's development in the solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry. It traces the sector's evolution from early adoption and reliance on imports to the emergence of a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem. The chapter examines key government initiatives like the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and the Production Linked Incentive scheme, which have catalysed industry growth. It discusses the rapid expansion of India's solar manufacturing capabilities, with cumulative module capacity reaching 64.5 GW by the end of 2023. The chapter explores the challenges faced by the industry, including import dependence for critical components like polysilicon and solar wafers. It also highlights the role of domestic and international demand, regional concentration of production, and the diverse range of firms operating in the sector.

Keywords: Solar Photovoltaics; Solar PVs; Solar Module Assembly; Perovskite Solar Cells; Import Dependence; Energy Storage; Manufacturing Value Chain; Export Strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035382309
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