NEW DELHI, Aug. 13 -- As India pushes towards self-reliance in the energy transition, a total of 100 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity has been developed and included under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted the milestone on X, stating: "India has achieved a historic milestone - 100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) - a remarkable rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014!"

The ALMM is a registry of modules eligible for supply to government-backed and utility-scale solar projects. The listed capacities are largely indigenous, developed by domestic manufacturers.

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