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India boosts solar manufacturing to cut Chinese dependence, but faces challenges in cost, efficiency, and trade.
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.
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.
While renewables now make up half of India’s power capacity, coal still supplies 75% of electricity.
Despite progress, key materials and technology remain largely imported from China, sparking trade disputes at the WTO.
Companies are pursuing vertical integration and global exports, but face challenges from higher costs, lower efficiency compared to China, and U.S. tariffs.
Long-term success depends on overcoming supply chain, competitiveness, and geopolitical hurdles.
India impulsa la fabricación solar para reducir la dependencia de China, pero se enfrenta a desafíos en costos, eficiencia y comercio.