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flag India boosts solar manufacturing to cut Chinese dependence, but faces challenges in cost, efficiency, and trade.

flag India is rapidly scaling solar panel production to meet rising energy demand and reduce reliance on Chinese imports, driven by Prime Minister Modi’s “Make in India” policy, subsidies, and rules requiring local content in public tenders. flag Factories operated by Adani, Tata, and Reliance are running 24/7, with manufacturing capacity projected to exceed 125 GW—triple current domestic demand—raising concerns about overcapacity. flag While renewables now make up half of India’s power capacity, coal still supplies 75% of electricity. flag Despite progress, key materials and technology remain largely imported from China, sparking trade disputes at the WTO. flag Companies are pursuing vertical integration and global exports, but face challenges from higher costs, lower efficiency compared to China, and U.S. tariffs. flag Long-term success depends on overcoming supply chain, competitiveness, and geopolitical hurdles.

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