MNRE launches new portal for domestic solar PV manufacturers 

The goal of this digital platform is to make it easier to check that renewable energy projects meet the domestic content requirement (DCR). This policy is central to India’s efforts to become self-sufficient in the solar industry and will now be more efficiently monitored and enforced.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched a new portal for domestic solar PV manufacturers. The portal, created with the help of solar PV manufacturing groups and the ministry, represents a key advancement in the country’s renewable energy sector.

From now on, all solar PV manufacturers in India must register on this new portal, which will maintain a detailed database of local production facilities. This system is designed to provide a reliable way to track solar PV cells and modules made in India.

The goal of this digital platform is to make it easier to check that renewable energy projects meet the domestic content requirement (DCR). This policy is central to India’s efforts to become self-sufficient in the solar industry and will now be more efficiently monitored and enforced.

Each solar module will receive a unique serial number, which will act like a digital fingerprint to trace its origin and details. This will help verify that projects meet DCR requirements quickly and accurately.

Industry experts see this as a major step forward in improving transparency and quality in India’s growing solar market. It is expected to increase investor confidence and support the government’s ambitious renewable energy goals.

As India aims to become a global leader in renewable energy, this new traceability system is expected to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported solar components. The solar industry is waiting for more details on when and how the registration will take effect, and stakeholders are advised to stay updated to ensure compliance with the new rules.

This initiative is part of India’s broader plan to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in the renewable energy sector, potentially altering the global solar supply chain in the future.