India Adds 60.3 Gigawatts Solar Manufacturing Capacity in First Half of 2026

India adds 50.6 gigawatts of solar module manufacturing capacity in the first half of 2026, according to Economic Times, marking a major expansion of domestic production lines and signaling strong policy support for renewable manufacturing.

Solar cell output capacity rises by 9.7 gigawatts during the same six‑month window, boosting India's ability to produce photovoltaic cells locally, cutting import dependence, and providing a larger inventory for upcoming utility‑scale solar farms.

Economic Times reports that the combined 60.3‑gigawatt increase positions India among the world’s fastest‑growing solar manufacturing hubs, reinforcing its strategic aim to become a leading exporter of solar equipment in the coming years.

Industry analysts say the surge in module and cell capacity could accelerate domestic supply chains, lower equipment costs for developers, create new jobs in high‑tech manufacturing, and help meet the nation’s target of several hundred gigawatts of solar power by 2030.