**Executive Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2771, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) provides details on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. The scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and achieve renewable energy targets. As of June 30, 2025, significant manufacturing capacities have been installed under the PLI scheme.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **PLI Scheme Approvals:**
* Tranche I: Letters of Award issued to three companies for 8.737 GW of fully integrated solar PV module manufacturing units.
* Tranche II: Letters of Award issued to eleven companies for 39.6 GW of fully/partially integrated solar PV module manufacturing units.
* **Manufacturing Locations:**
* Companies can set up manufacturing plants anywhere in India.
* Annexure I provides state-wise details of solar PV manufacturing plants based on information from selected companies.
* **Current Status of Implementation (as of June 30, 2025):**
* 18.5 GW solar module capacity installed.
* 9.7 GW solar cell capacity installed.
* 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity installed.
* Includes 3.2 GW fully integrated thin film solar PV module manufacturing capacity.
* **Operationalization Timeline:**
* The date of operationalization depends on various factors, making it impossible to assign a fixed date.
* **Scheme Objectives:**
* Promote the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar PV modules in India.
* Reduce import dependency in the solar energy sector.
* **Import Trends:**
* Solar module imports to India have decreased from 3363.21 million USD in FY 2021-22 to 2,151.75 million USD in FY 2024-25.
**Impact Analysis:**
**Solar PV Manufacturers:**
* *Impact:* Opportunity to establish or expand manufacturing facilities in India with government incentives, contributing to increased domestic production capacity.
* *Action Required:* Adhere to scheme guidelines, set up manufacturing plants, and ensure timely operationalization of projects.
**Government of India (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy):**
* *Impact:* Progress towards achieving renewable energy targets and reducing import dependence in the solar energy sector.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the implementation of the PLI scheme, address challenges faced by manufacturers, and continue to refine policies to support the growth of the domestic solar industry.
**Solar Energy Sector:**
* *Impact:* Increased availability of domestically manufactured solar PV modules, potentially leading to lower costs and greater energy security.
* *Action Required:* Adapt to changes in the supply chain and prioritize the use of domestically manufactured components.
Key Entities Referenced
Production Linked Incentive PLI scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules: A Government of India scheme aimed at promoting the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar PV modules in India and reducing import dependency for the solar energy sector. It includes multiple tranches.
SHRI B Y RAGHAVENDRA: Member of Parliament who posed the question about the manufacturing capacity of solar modules under the PLI scheme.
SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK: The Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power who provided the answer to the question.
Andhra Pradesh: One of the states where solar PV manufacturing plants are being set up under the PLI scheme.
Gujarat: One of the states where solar PV manufacturing plants are being set up under the PLI scheme.
Tamil Nadu: One of the states where solar PV manufacturing plants are being set up under the PLI scheme.
MNRE: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the government ministry responsible for the PLI scheme.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the PLI scheme was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2771
ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
MANUFACTURING CAPACITY OF SOLAR MODULES UNDER PLI SCHEME
2771. SHRI B Y RAGHAVENDRA
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of total manufacturing capacity (in Giga Watts) approved under Tranche-I and
Tranche-II of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV
Modules;
(b) the number of companies or entities selected under both tranches along with their proposed
manufacturing locations, State-wise;
(c) the current status of implementation of these projects and the timeline by which the approved
manufacturing capacities are expected to become operational; and
(d) the manner in which this scheme expected to contribute to reducing India’s dependence on solar
PV module imports and to achieve the country’s renewable energy targets?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a)&(b) Under Tranche-I of the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, Letters of
Award have been issued to three successful bidders for setting up of 8.737 GW of fully integrated
solar PV module manufacturing units. Under Tranche-II, Letters of Award have been issued to
eleven successful bidders for setting up of 39.6 GW of fully/ partially integrated solar PV module
manufacturing units. The companies selected under the scheme, can set-up their manufacturing
plants anywhere in India. Based on the information provided by the companies selected under the
scheme, details of the States in respect of their solar PV manufacturing plants, are mentioned at
Annexure-I.
(c) Some segments of the awarded projects have become operational. As per the Approved List of
Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and information received from the manufacturers, the solar
manufacturing capacities which have been installed under PLI Scheme, as on 30.06.2025, include
18.5 GW solar module, 9.7 GW solar cell, and 2.2 GW of ingot-wafer. The aforesaid manufacturing
capacity of solar PV cells and modules includes 3.2 GW fully integrated thin film solar PV module
manufacturing capacity. The date of operationalization of awarded solar PV manufacturing
capacities depends upon a lot of factors like time required for land acquisition, financial closure,
ordering and procurement of capital equipment, installation and commissioning, etc and it is not
possible to assign a fix date or period for the same.
(d) The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules is aimed
at promoting manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India and thus reducing import
dependency for solar energy sector. On 28.04.2021, MNRE issued the scheme guidelines for the
PLI scheme for high efficiency solar PV modules (Tranche-I). As per the website pertaining to
Export-Import Data Bank of Department of Commerce, solar modules import to India have
declined from 3363.21 million USD in FY 2021-22 to 2,151.75 million USD in FY 2024-25.
*****Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply of parts (a) & (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 2771 for 06.08.2025 regarding ‘Manufacturing Capacity of Solar
Modules under PLI Scheme’
Sl. Name of Company/ SPV Location of
No. Manufacturing unit(s)
Tranche-I of PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules
1 Shirdi Sai Electrical Limited/ Indosol Solar Andhra Pradesh
Private Limited
2 Reliance Industries Limited Gujarat
3 Adani New Industries Limited Gujarat
Tranche-II of PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules
1 Indosol Solar Private Limited Andhra Pradesh
2 Reliance Industries Limited Gujarat
3 FS India Solar Ventures Private Limited Tamil Nadu
4 Waaree Energies Limited/ Sangam Solar One Gujarat, Maharashtra
Private Limited
5 Avaada Electro Private Limited Uttar Pradesh,
Maharashtra
6 ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited Rajasthan, Gujarat
7 JSW Renewable Technologies Limited Rajasthan
8 Grew Energy Private Limited Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Jammu &
Kashmir
9 VSL Green Power Private Limited Tamil Nadu
10 AMPIN Solar One Private Limited Odisha
11 TP Solar Limited Tamil Nadu