The MNRE mandates the use of locally made solar cells in projects from June 2026, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and provide policy clarity for the solar industry.
The decision is aimed at bolstering local solar manufacturing
May 26, 2026
07:50 pm
What's the storyThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that new solar power projects in India will need to use approved, domestically made solar cells from June 1, 2026.
The decision is aimed at bolstering local solar manufacturing and offering long-term policy clarity to the industry.
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