Gautam Solar Among Top 10 Indian Manufacturers in MNRE’s ALMM List

03 Nov 2025 CW Team

Gautam Solar has been ranked among the top 10 Indian solar manufacturers in the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The company’s ALMM-approved solar module capacity stands at approximately 4 GW, reaffirming its leadership in India’s domestic solar manufacturing sector.

The capacity includes 3,224 MW from its Bhiwani (Haryana) facility and 710 MW from its Haridwar (Uttarakhand) plant, both certified under MNRE’s framework. An additional 1 GW fully automated production line featuring tier-1 robotic layup is under construction, expected to raise total capacity to 5 GW by the end of 2025.

“Our growing ALMM-approved capacity is a testament to our commitment towards scaling up domestic solar manufacturing and supporting India’s renewable energy ambitions,” said Gautam Mohanka, Director, Gautam Solar. “We aim to deliver high-efficiency, reliable, and truly Made-in-India solar modules for diverse applications.”

Gautam Solar continues to invest in advanced technologies such as G12R TOPCon and other high-efficiency cell architectures to strengthen India’s self-reliant and sustainable energy future.

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