PLI Scheme Creates 43,000 Jobs in Solar Module Manufacturing

• India’s solar PLI scheme has generated around 43,000 jobs nationwide
• Domestic solar module capacity has reached 121.68 GW under the scheme
• India is projected to exceed 165 GW of module manufacturing capacity by 2027

According to the data presented to Lok Sabha, India’s PLI scheme for solar PV Modules High Efficiency has been a catalyst in boosting domestic Manufacturing of solar PV Modules in addition to boosting domestic Manufacturing and job Creation of approximately 43,000 ( 11,220 of which are direct employment positions) by the End of October 2025.

The PLI scheme is boosting solar module jobs and driving renewable energy manufacturing, strengthening the India solar industry with more green jobs as the production linked incentive accelerates solar capacity expansion.

The number of Employment created is distributed across 9 different states in India including: Gujarat,Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Odisha.

Gujarat is the number one state in this respect having created over 22,400 through the establishment of manufacturing sites by Reliance Industries, Adani New Industries and many other players. Tamil Nadu is in the second place with approximately 6800 jobs created by FS India Solar Ventures,VSL Green Power and TP Solar.

Andhra Pradesh added 1,620 new jobs through two of its Manufacturing Facilities while Odisha had approximately 200 jobs created by AMPIN Solar. In addition to the jobs generated by these firms detailed above, additional jobs are also attributed to other multi state facilities established by firms including: ReNew Photovoltaics, Grew Energy and Avaada Electro.

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In an effort to establish gigawatt-scale integrated capacities for manufacturing, the Indian Government is moving to launch the PLI scheme with an estimated ₹24,000 Crores. Awards for the construction of 48.3 GW's worth of PV module manufacturing facilities that are 100% or partly integrated have been distributed to interested parties.

The recently published Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) shows how India has advanced towards establishing a total of 121.68 GW of solar PV module production capacity on the ground by the time of the ALMM's publication on November 25th, 2025, even though large imports of PV modules into India were made during the first half of FY 2025-26 to the tune of ₹385 crore ($386.33 million) and a volume of 180.58 lakh modules.

China has dominated the global supply chain of solar throughout the world and continues to do so, controlling more than 90% of polysilicon and wafer production, and the majority of solar cell and module production globally.

However, ICRA has projected that India’s total module manufacturing capacity will exceed 165 GW by March 2027, which will continue to be aided by the gradual implementation of the ALMM framework, the imposition of customs duties on the importation of solar components, and the continued application of the PLI scheme in India.