Government confirms zero disbursement under INR 24,000 crore solar PLI scheme till Feb 2026, citing delayed eligibility as incentives are released only after one year of project commissioning.
March 22, 2026. By EI News Network
Solar equipment manufacturers have not received any financial support under the INR 24,000-crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme till February 28, 2026. This was informed by Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
He further stated that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules to boost domestic manufacturing. However, no funds have been disbursed so far, as incentives are structured to be released only after one year of commissioning of the awarded manufacturing projects.
According to the minister, this one-year post-commissioning period has not yet been completed for the projects approved under the scheme, which explains the delay in fund disbursement.
So far, the scheme has facilitated the establishment of approximately 30 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity, 10.5 GW of solar cell capacity, and around 2 GW of ingot-wafer capacity. This includes about 3.4 GW of fully integrated thin-film module manufacturing. Additionally, 4 GW of integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity was commissioned in October 2025.
The government also highlighted slower progress in upstream segments such as polysilicon and wafer manufacturing. This has been attributed to challenges including lack of domestic experience, high capital intensity, and dependence on global supply chains concentrated in a few countries.
It further acknowledged India’s reliance on imported raw materials, specialised equipment, and technical expertise for upstream solar manufacturing.
The PLI scheme has been designed to promote vertically integrated manufacturing across the value chain, from polysilicon and wafers to cells and modules, with higher incentives for deeper integration.
To support the ecosystem, the government has introduced measures such as basic customs duty on finished products, duty exemptions on select inputs, and anti-dumping duties. Efforts are also underway to strengthen ancillary manufacturing, including solar glass, aluminium frames, and other components.
Additionally, capacity-building and skill development initiatives have been launched to create a robust workforce and support long-term growth of the renewable energy sector in India.

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