India mandates domestically manufactured solar cells for net-metering and open-access projects, aiming to boost local production and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.

India installed 2.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven largely by residential installations under the PM Surya Ghar program.

The upcoming mandate for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV cells from June 1, 2026 has helped push up manufacturing with 5 gigawatts (GW) capacity…

India mandates domestically manufactured solar cells for net-metering and open-access projects, aiming to boost local production and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.