India to reach 160 GW of solar module capacity, 120 GW of cells by 2030

India’s solar module manufacturing capacity is set to rise significantly, reaching 160 GW by 2030—up from 80 GW in 2025. Solar cell manufacturing capacity is projected to grow from 15 GW to 120 GW. Wafer and polysilicon capacities are also expected to expand from 6 GW in 2025 to 100 GW by 2030, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe, with India-specific projections contributed by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI).

This projected growth underscores India’s strong focus on scaling its solar manufacturing capabilities, aligning with its renewable energy ambitions and reducing reliance on import.

India targets 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The nation surpassed 100 GW AC of installed solar capacity in February 2025, with over half added in the past three years. To meet its 2030 RE target, the nation aims to add another 200 GW of solar within the next five years. Annual PV installations surged by 145% year-on-year to 30.7 GW in 2024 and are projected to grow 21% to 37.3 GW in 2025.

Considering the current growth trajectory and ongoing supportive measures, the report projects India’s cumulative installed solar PV capacity to reach between 280 GW and 320 GW AC by the year 2030, under low- and high-growth scenarios, respectively.