29-September-2026
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India adds 5x more module capacity than cells in H1
28-Sep-2026

India added 40.9 GW more solar module manufacturing capacity than solar cell capacity in the first half of 2026, highlighting a widening imbalance in the domestic manufacturing chain even as the country rapidly expands its solar production base. During January-June, 50.6 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity was added, compared with 9.7 GW of cell capacity, according to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 1H 2026 report.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/india-adds-5x-more-module-capacity-than-cells-in-h1/4348472/?ref=economy_hp