Pralhad Joshi Launches Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Training, Unveils New Solar PV Potential Assessment Report
The Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released the updated ‘Solar PV Potential Assessment Report’ and launched the first Training Programme on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing, under the aegis of Seva Parv.
September 24, 2025. By Abha Rustagi
While addressing a gathering at MNRE headquarters, the minister underlined that these initiatives mark a decisive step towards achieving India’s target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, ensuring energy independence by 2047, and fulfilling the net-zero commitment by 2070.
Joshi highlighted that India has already crossed 250 GW of non-fossil installed electricity capacity and achieved the NDC target of 50 percent non-fossil share in installed capacity, five years ahead of the 2030 deadline. He noted that India has created a strong domestic manufacturing base with over 100 GW of solar PV module capacity and more than 20 GW of wind turbine manufacturing capacity annually, showcasing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
India possesses one of the world’s richest solar resources, with average irradiance ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 kWh/m²/day across much of the country. Recognizing this opportunity, NISE has undertaken an updated, scientific, and spatially resolved assessment of India’s ground-mounted solar PV potential. Therefore,the report offers an updated, data-driven analysis of India’s solar energy capacity.
Building upon the 2014 estimate of 749 GWp, the new study estimates India’s feasible ground-mounted solar PV potential at an impressive 3,343 GWp, using just 6.69 percent of the country's identified feasible wasteland.
The key methodological features of the study include high-resolution geospatial analysis to identify feasible solar sites and the integration of infrastructure and technical design factors, such as inter-row spacing, shading, proximity to substations, and road networks.
The Minister also inaugurated the first Training Program on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing at NISE. This initiative has been designed to build technical capacity and develop a skilled workforce in line with India’s growing solar manufacturing sector, which has already achieved 100+ GW of installed module manufacturing capacity and 15 + GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity.
The course will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing processes, quality control protocols, and global best practices, thereby contributing to the creation of a self-reliant and globally competitive solar manufacturing ecosystem.
Further, during the day, the Minister interacted with 28 women trainees from 15 nations participating in the International Training Programme on ‘Solar Energy Technologies and Applications for Women.’ He emphasised that India’s clean energy transition is not only about technology, but also about people and empowerment.
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