AHMEDABAD, India – Adani Solar has achieved a landmark milestone by shipping over 15,000 Megawatts (MW) of solar modules becoming the first and fastest Indian manufacturer to reach this volume. This feat underscores the rapid scaling of India’s domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and its growing role in the global renewable energy market.
The company’s shipments, equivalent to powering 5 million homes include 10,000 MW deployed within India and 5,000 MW exported to international markets, demonstrating a strong balance between serving domestic energy goals and competing abroad.
A Pillar of ‘Make in India’
A key highlight of this achievement is the high level of indigenization. Approximately 70% of the shipped modules were produced using solar cells made in Adani’s own Indian factories. This backward integration is a cornerstone of the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) initiative, reducing reliance on imported components and building a resilient domestic supply chain.
The company’s expansive distribution network, the largest in India with a retail presence in over 550 districts, has made high-quality, locally manufactured solar products widely accessible to businesses and homeowners alike.
Aggressive Expansion and Global Recognition
Bolstered by this success, Adani Solar has announced ambitious growth plans. The company intends to more than double its production capacity from the current 4 GW to 10 GW by the next financial year and aims to ship another 15,000 MW in the coming years.
This growth has not gone unnoticed. Adani Solar is the only Indian manufacturer to be ranked among the world’s top 10 solar module producers by the global research firm Wood Mackenzie. A recent report from the firm noted that India has the “clearest potential” to become a large-scale alternative to China’s dominance in the solar supply chain.
Driving a Sustainable Impact
The environmental and economic impact of this 15,000 MW shipment is substantial. The company estimates it has:
- Created over 2,500 green jobs.
- Avoided 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
- Supplied 54% of the modules for the government’s ambitious ‘Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ for rooftop solar.
With end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, Adani Solar is poised to play a pivotal role in helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
1. What is the significance of Adani Solar’s 15,000 MW milestone?
It marks Adani Solar as the first and fastest Indian company to ship this massive volume of solar modules, signifying the maturity and scale of India’s homegrown solar manufacturing industry.
2. How much of this capacity was exported?
Of the 15,000 MW, 5,000 MW (one-third) were exported to international markets, showcasing the global competitiveness of Indian-made solar products.
3. What does “70% made with India-made cells” mean?
It means that for most of its modules, Adani Solar used solar cells manufactured in its own Indian plants, rather than importing them. This is a crucial step in achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in the solar value chain.
4. What are Adani Solar’s future plans?
The company plans to more than double its manufacturing capacity from 4 GW to 10 GW and aims to ship another 15,000 MW in the near future.
5. How does this support India’s clean energy goals?
By scaling domestic manufacturing, Adani Solar is directly contributing to India’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reducing the country’s dependence on imported solar panels and components.
6. What is Adani Solar’s role in the rooftop solar segment?
The company is a leader in this space, having supplied 1.78 GW of modules in the past year alone, accounting for over half of the modules used in the central government’s flagship rooftop solar scheme.
