Stable policy frameworks, globally competitive manufacturing standards and technological advancement will be critical to strengthening India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing ecosystem, Hardip Singh, Chief Operating Officer of GREW Solar, said while sharing industry perspectives on the future of domestic solar manufacturing.
Speaking at SolarFutures 2026: Next-Gen Solar India, organised by Sustainability Karma in partnership with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Singh focused on the opportunities and challenges in expanding India’s solar PV manufacturing capabilities. The conference was held under the theme Powering a Future-Ready Solar India: From Local Innovation to Global Leadership.
Singh observed that India’s solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry has significant opportunities to strengthen domestic production as the country continues to expand its renewable energy capacity. He noted that the sector remains strongly influenced by policy decisions, making stable and long-term policy frameworks essential for encouraging sustained investments and supporting industrial growth.
Highlighting the importance of quality, Singh said Indian manufacturers must adopt globally competitive manufacturing standards to strengthen their position in international markets. He stressed the need to establish world-class production facilities capable of meeting global quality benchmarks, enabling Indian manufacturers to enhance their competitiveness as the country’s solar manufacturing ecosystem matures.
He also underscored the strategic importance of developing a robust semiconductor ecosystem, stating that its growth will be closely linked to the future expansion of India’s solar manufacturing industry. According to Singh, strengthening semiconductor capabilities will play an important role in supporting the long-term development of domestic solar manufacturing.
Concluding his address, Singh said strong domestic manufacturing capabilities, backed by enabling policies and technological advancement, are essential for building a resilient and globally competitive clean energy sector. His remarks aligned with the conference theme by highlighting the role of policy stability, manufacturing excellence and technological capability in advancing India’s journey from local innovation to global leadership in the solar industry.
