MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Solar PV Testing Facility at NISE
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated a state-of-the-art PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at NISE, Gwal Pahari, Haryana.
April 23, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
Speaking at the occasion, the Minister stated that the new lab will set global benchmarks in solar R&D, testing, training, and policy support while marking a bold step towards self-reliance, innovation, and global excellence.
Joshi also stated that NISE is now equipped to offer comprehensive testing, calibration, and certification services, particularly for photovoltaic modules and technologies where no established standards currently exist.
He termed the lab a pioneering facility for India and further highlighted that as Indian companies scale up the production of large modules, this lab will ensure that products meet the highest quality standards. “The lab also aligns with BIS standards and will provide a major boost to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and support India's aspiration to become a global manufacturing hub,” noted Joshi.
Joshi also stated that with the new facility, NISE will significantly improve its efficiency, quality, and research in accordance with global benchmarks. The Minister urged the institute to step up efforts in global research impact and patent generation.
Highlighting the exponential growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Minister said that India’s installed solar capacity increased from 2.82 GW in 2014 to cross 106 GW now, marking a growth of over 3700 percent. In terms of manufacturing, solar module production has increased from 2 GW in 2014 to 80 GW today, with a target of reaching 150 GW by 2030. Alongside solar progress, the Minister also underscored the achievement of 50 GW in wind energy capacity. Emphasising the government’s ambitious targets, the MNRE Minister said that India is firmly on track to achieve the 500 GW non-fossil fuel energy target by 2030, including 292 GW of solar energy.
Joshi highlighted the need for deep research, innovation, and global collaboration. He advised NISE to build partnerships, develop talent, and push boundaries so that its work resonates across laboratories, manufacturing units, and solar farms worldwide.
He also acknowledged that NISE is already working on advanced technologies like Perovskite Solar Cells and Bifacial Panels. Going forward, he said, NISE should undertake initiatives for mass adoption of innovations such as AI for Solar Power Forecasting, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), and Solar-Driven EV Charging Stations. He added that enabling sustainable EV charging through solar is a part of Prime Minister Modi’s vision and should be explored by NISE at scale.
The Minister also chaired a meeting to review the progress of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), along with MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi, ISA Director General Ashish Khanna and other senior officials. He emphasized the need for collaborative global efforts in solar energy adoption.
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