India targets indigenous solar cells by 2028; non-fossil capacity crosses 251.5 GW
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 11 September 2025 that India targets indigenous solar cell manufacturing by 2028 and has crossed 251.5 GW of non-fossil capacity, over half its 2030 target of 500 GW.
Summary
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said at a state review meeting on renewable energy on 11 September 2025 that India aims to achieve indigenous solar cell manufacturing by 2028 and is moving beyond modules to build domestic capacity for wafers and ingots. Joshi said India has crossed 251.5 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, more than half of its 2030 target of 500 GW. Nearly 20 lakh households have benefited under PM Surya Ghar, and the second phase of PM-KUSUM will be launched after March 2026. The ministry urged states to speed up implementation and support domestic industry.
Key facts
- Target
- Indigenous solar cells by 2028; then wafers and ingots
- Non-fossil capacity
- 251.5 GW+ (2030 target: 500 GW)
- PM Surya Ghar
- ~20 lakh households
- PM-KUSUM phase 2
- After March 2026
- Forum
- MNRE state review meeting, 11 Sep 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By which year does India target indigenous solar cell manufacturing, as announced by the MNRE Minister in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2028
Pralhad Joshi said India targets indigenous solar cell manufacturing by 2028 and is moving towards domestic wafers and ingots.
As of September 2025, India's non-fossil fuel capacity had crossed about how much, against its 2030 target of 500 GW?
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Correct answer: D — 251.5 GW
Joshi said India has crossed 251.5 GW of non-fossil capacity, achieving over half of its 2030 target of 500 GW.