India Pushes for Fully Domestic Solar Manufacturing with New Policy Mandate
India is set to mandate the use of locally produced solar ingots and wafers for clean energy projects starting June 2028, according to the renewable energy ministry. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on Chinese imports and strengthening domestic manufacturing across the entire solar supply chain. This proposal marks a significant step toward self-reliance in renewable energy infrastructure.
Currently, India has an estimated manufacturing capacity of around 2 gigawatts (GW) for solar ingots and wafers. To scale this up, major companies such as Waaree Energies, Tata Power, and Indosol Solar have announced plans to invest billions of rupees into expanding renewable energy manufacturing. These efforts align with India’s broader goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030.
The government has already enforced the use of domestically assembled solar panels in state-run projects, though key components like cells, wafers, ingots, and polysilicon are still largely imported—primarily from China. In addition, India has mandated the use of locally made solar cells from June 2026, signaling a phased approach toward building a fully indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem.
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