India’s efforts to fast-track its clean energy transition and plan to achieve 500 MW in non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 hinge heavily on the resilience of its solar manufacturing value chain.

The government has been emphasizing the development of a fully self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem, from polysilicon, ingots, and wafers to cells and modules. India’s localization strategy, through initiatives like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), has paid off in building out module manufacturing capacity, although cell manufacturing is yet to catch up.

The ALMM-II mandate for solar cells took effect this month, and similar mandates for domestic manufacturing of ingots and wafers will come into force from June 2028.

The country has been working to align energy security strategies with the development of a robust supply chain and reduce imports. Still, challenges such as technology gaps, a shortage of trained personnel, regulatory hurdles, and the need for substantial investment remain.

At the sixth edition of the Mercom India Renewables Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on July 1 and 2, 2026, experts from across the solar PV industry will gather to discuss strategies to strengthen the domestic solar manufacturing chain.

In the session titled ‘Closing the gap: Building Integrated Solar Manufacturing Value Chain’, panelists will brainstorm over the progress India has made in building its downstream capacity, boosting investment, and examining the funding, technology, and policy measures required to strengthen upstream integration. The session will be held on July 1 at the Oval Hall, Hyatt Regency.

The panel will feature Prashant Choubey, President and Head, Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Business at Avaada Group; Amit Barve, CEO at Rayzon Solar; Rajasekar Elavarasan, Founder and CEO at Raana Semiconductors, and Nimish Jain, Executive Vice President at Vikram Solar.

The Summit will also feature the Mercom India Awards, which recognize companies that are decoding the future of clean energy through impactful projects and solutions.

The event will also see the return of the Mercom India Renewable Summit Expo, where renewable energy companies can showcase their cutting-edge products and solutions to industry stakeholders.