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Will a new almm increase solar cell manufacturing in India?

Mumbai: The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from 1 June, 2026, will accelerate the development of solar cell manufacturing in India.

How many solar cells are produced in India in 2024?

In the first half of the year 2024, India added a record 11.3 GW of solar modules and 2 GW of solar cell capacity. With that, the country's cumulative manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW in modules and 7.6 GW of cell capacity. Gujarat alone accounts for 45% of module manufacturing and 52% of cell manufacturing.

Why did India increase its solar capacity in 2024?

It attributed the increase to high demand, driven by a 132.7 GW solar project pipeline expected between 2024 and 2026, and the restoration of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order in April 2024. By the end of June 2024, India’s cumulative solar module capacity reached 77.2 GW and solar cell capacity totaled 7.6 GW.

Is India ready for a massive solar equipment manufacturing ecosystem?

Those are just the beginning of a massive solar equipment manufacturing ecosystem evolving in the country, targeting both the domestic and export markets. In the first half of the year 2024, India added a record 11.3 GW of solar modules and 2 GW of solar cell capacity.

What is India's solar module manufacturing capacity & production capacity?

The top 10 manufacturers accounted for 58% of module capacity and 100% of cell production capacity. Mercom said India's solar module manufacturing capacity will hit 172 GW and cell capacity to approach 80 GW by 2026. More than 57% of the installed module capacity is geared for M10 and G12 wafer sizes.

How many solar modules are there in India?

Currently India has installed solar-module manufacturing capacity of about 63 GW and solar-cell manufacturing capacity of about 5.8 GW. Government and industry estimates expect that 80 GW of module capacity will be added by 2027 and cell manufacturing capacity rise to 60 GW by FY27, with Rs 30,000 crore in investments.