Strong industry voices converge in a high-impact webinar highlighting urgent concerns, policy preparedness gaps and the need for collaborative action to safeguard India’s renewable energy growth momentum
Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) today successfully hosted a high-impact webinar titled “ALCM 2026: Balancing Policy Preparedness and Growth for India’s Solar Manufacturing Ecosystem”, bringing together leading voices from India’s renewable energy sector to discuss the implementation readiness, industry preparedness and long-term implications of the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM) framework.
The webinar witnessed participation from over 250 industry stakeholders in hybrid mode, including developers, manufacturers, consultants, EPC companies, investors, advisors and policymakers. The session evolved into a powerful and candid industry dialogue, with speakers openly voicing concerns, recommendations and urgent calls for policy clarity to ensure that India’s ambitious renewable energy targets are not impacted during the ALCM transition.
Throughout the webinar, panelists engaged in a sharp and solution-oriented discussion around supply chain preparedness, manufacturing readiness, project execution risks, financing challenges and the broader implications of implementation timelines on India’s solar growth trajectory. Industry leaders collectively emphasized that while the intent behind strengthening domestic manufacturing is widely supported, execution preparedness and ecosystem readiness must remain equally critical priorities.
Opening the session, RSA emphasized that while the industry strongly supports the Government of India’s “Make in India” vision and the growth of domestic manufacturing, the transition towards ALCM implementation must be calibrated carefully to avoid disruptions to project execution, energy security and India’s ambitious renewable energy targets.
Addressing the participants, Mr. Nitin Agrawal, CEO, Rajasthan Solar Association, said:
“The industry is fully aligned with the vision of strengthening domestic manufacturing under Make in India. However, the renewable energy sector is also central to India’s energy independence journey, and therefore the transition towards ALCM implementation must ensure continuity, preparedness and balanced growth for all stakeholders.”
He further added:
“This webinar was organised with urgency because the industry is standing at a crucial policy transition point. Developers, manufacturers, consultants and sector experts must collectively work towards practical solutions that support both manufacturing growth and renewable energy expansion.”
The webinar focused on key issues surrounding ALCM 2026 implementation, including domestic manufacturing capacity, supply-demand alignment, project execution timelines, financing concerns, module and cell availability, pricing stability and the broader impact on India’s renewable energy pipeline.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Rohit Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), highlighted the importance of policy preparedness and ecosystem-wide coordination for ensuring uninterrupted renewable energy growth.
“India’s renewable energy transition requires both manufacturing strength and execution readiness. Policy implementation must be aligned with on-ground realities so that the momentum of solar deployment continues without disruption,” said Dr. Rohit Gupta.
Sharing industry perspectives during the panel discussion, Mr. Viraj Gorkhe, Managing Director, Vibgyor Energy, observed:
“The sector needs a balanced and practical transition roadmap. While domestic manufacturing expansion is essential, project developers and investors also require visibility, supply certainty and implementation clarity.”
Adding to the discussion, Mr. Ashok Singh, President – Solar Business, Novasys Green Energy Limited, stated:
“India has built tremendous momentum in renewable energy deployment over the last few years. The industry’s collective focus should now be on ensuring that manufacturing growth and project execution move together in a sustainable manner.”
Industry experts further emphasized that collaborative engagement between policymakers, manufacturers, developers and financing institutions will play a critical role in achieving India’s long-term clean energy and energy security ambitions.
During the discussions, several panelists strongly articulated that any disruption in module and cell availability, pricing stability or execution timelines could directly impact investor confidence, ongoing projects and India’s renewable energy expansion plans. Speakers repeatedly stressed that policy implementation should be phased, practical and aligned with on-ground realities.
The webinar emerged as an important industry platform where stakeholders voiced the need for stronger coordination between government agencies, manufacturers, developers and financing institutions to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition under the ALCM framework.
Industry experts also stressed that India’s solar ecosystem requires coordinated policy support, infrastructure readiness and transparent stakeholder engagement to maintain the momentum of clean energy deployment.
Speaking during the session, sector leaders collectively observed that:
“India’s renewable energy ambitions and manufacturing goals must progress together. Policy implementation should strengthen the ecosystem without slowing down ongoing solar deployment and investments.”
Strong Voices from the Industry Panel
Dr. Rohit Gupta, CMD, RRECL
“India’s renewable energy transition must be supported by implementation preparedness and ecosystem-wide coordination. Manufacturing growth and project execution cannot move in isolation if we want to sustain the country’s clean energy momentum.”
“The sector requires constructive industry-government collaboration to ensure policy implementation strengthens investor confidence while accelerating India’s long-term renewable energy ambitions.”
Mr. Nitin Agrawal, CEO, Rajasthan Solar Association
“The industry fully supports the Make in India vision, but the transition towards ALCM implementation must be practical, phased and growth-oriented to avoid disruptions across the value chain.”
“This webinar reflects the urgency being felt across the sector today. The renewable energy industry needs collaborative solutions that balance manufacturing expansion with uninterrupted solar deployment.”
Mr. Viraj Gorkhe, Managing Director, Vibgyor Energy
“Developers and investors require visibility, supply certainty and implementation clarity during this transition phase. Any uncertainty in execution timelines can directly impact investment sentiment.”
“India’s solar growth story has built tremendous global confidence, and maintaining policy stability during this transition will be critical for sustaining momentum.”
Mr. Ashok Singh, President – Solar Business, Novasys Green Energy Limited
“India has created remarkable momentum in renewable energy deployment over the last decade, and the industry now expects policy implementation to support that growth trajectory.”
“Manufacturing expansion is essential for long-term energy security, but equal attention must be given to execution readiness, affordability and market stability.”
Mr. Rajesh Tiwari, Industry Expert & Advisor
“The industry needs long-term policy visibility and a clear implementation roadmap to maintain confidence among developers, lenders and investors.”
“A collaborative and consultative approach between policymakers and industry stakeholders will help create a more resilient renewable energy ecosystem.”
Mr. Gautam Samatha, Renewable Energy Consultant
“The success of ALCM implementation will depend largely on how effectively supply chain preparedness is aligned with project execution requirements.”
“The transition should strengthen domestic manufacturing without slowing down India’s rapidly growing solar deployment pipeline.”
Mr. Pushpendra Samadhya, Solar Industry Leader
“India’s clean energy ambitions require both a strong domestic manufacturing ecosystem and realistic implementation timelines that the industry can absorb efficiently.”
“Policy preparedness and industry readiness must move hand in hand to avoid unnecessary disruptions in project execution and investment cycles.”
Mr. Krishna Arjun, Renewable Energy Advisor
“A phased and collaborative implementation approach can help India achieve both manufacturing growth and renewable energy expansion objectives simultaneously.”
“The industry today is looking for clarity, coordination and confidence-building measures to sustain the pace of renewable energy growth.”
Mr. Praful Radadiya, Solar Sector Expert
“India’s renewable energy ecosystem has reached a critical inflection point where coordinated action between all stakeholders has become more important than ever.”
“The industry is prepared to support domestic manufacturing growth, but implementation mechanisms must ensure continuity, competitiveness and sustainable sectoral development.”
The session concluded with an open industry interaction, where participants raised concerns, shared recommendations and proposed collaborative solutions aimed at ensuring sustainable and balanced sectoral growth.
RSA reiterated its commitment to serving as a constructive industry platform that facilitates dialogue between stakeholders and policymakers while supporting India’s long-term renewable energy and energy security objectives.
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