SECI has been a key player in India’s solar energy growth, contributing significantly to the country’s renewable energy targets. As of March 2025, SECI has successfully commissioned 21.67 GW of solar capacity. The organization is responsible for implementing several important schemes, including the Phase II Batch I, Batch III, and Batch IV(Viability Gap Funding Scheme), Standard Bidding Guidelines Scheme, Solar Manufacturing Linked Scheme, and CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertaking) Scheme (Phase-II Tranche-I and Tranche II). Through these efforts, SECI ensures a competitive and transparent process for the selection of Solar Power Developers, while long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) help ensure the sustainability of the projects and contribute to the growth of solar energy in India.
Scheme Wise Data (As on 31.03.2025):
Sr. No. Scheme Name Total Awarded Capacity (MW) Commissioned Capacity (MW) Under Implementation Capacity (MW) 1 2000 MW ISTS Tranche-I 2000 1750 0 2 3000 MW ISTS Tranche-II 600 600 0 3 1200 MW ISTS Tranche-III 1200 1050 0 4 1200 MW ISTS Tranche-IV 1150 1150 0 5 1200 MW ISTS Tranche-V 480 480 0 6 1200 MW ISTS Tranche-VI 900 900 0 7 1200 MW ISTS Tranche-VIII 1200 0 1100 8 2000 MW ISTS Tranche-IX 2000 1100 900 9 2000 MW ISTS Tranche-XI 2000 0 1400 10 1000 MW ISTS Tranche-XII 1000 0 1000 11 1500 MW ISTS Tranche XIII 1500 0 1250 12 1500 MW ISTS Tranche XIV 1500 0 0 13 1200 MW ISTS Tranche XV 1200 0 500 14 500 MW ISTS Tranche XVI 450 0 0 15 2000 MW ISTS Tranche XVII 2000 0 0 16 1000 MW ISTS Tranche XVIII 600 0 0 17 ISTS Solar PV Plant linked with Solar Manufacturing Plant 12000 3550 5684 18 Phase-II Batch I JNNSM 750 680 0 19 Phase-II Batch III JNNSM 2295 2182.712 0 20 Phase-II Batch IV JNNSM 3420 2920 500 21 750 MW Rajasthan (Tranche-I) 750 750 0 22 150 MW Grid Connected Floating Solar PV Plants 150 0 0 23 750 MW Rajasthan (Tranche-II) 680 610 0 24 1070 MW Rajasthan (Tranche-III) 1070 572.3 497.7 25 1785 MW Rajasthan (Tranche-IV) 1785 1125 500 26 CPSU - Phase II Tranche I 922 867 0 27 CPSU – Phase II Tranche II 1104 949.5 114.5 28 Miscellaneous Projects (Defence Scheme, Pilot Project at Border Outposts, 50 MW Projects in High Visibility Areas) 20 18 0
The scheme was introduced by GoI aims to build an ecosystem for manufacturing of high efficiency solar cells and modules thus reduce import dependence. SECI is the implementing agency for the Tranche-II of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. The scheme aims to promote manufacturing of high efficiency Solar PV Modules in India and thus reduce import dependence in the field of Renewable Energy.
Under the scheme SECI has issued Letter of Award to 11 successful manufacturers in April 2023 to set up cumulative manufacturing capacities of around 39,600 MW. PLI amount of around Rs 13,937.535 Crores has been allocated to the manufacturers which shall be disbursed over a period of 5 years post commissioning of the manufacturing plants.
Key Objectives of PLI:
To promote manufacturing of high efficiency Solar PV Modules in India & thus reduce import dependence in the area of renewable energy.
The objectives are as follows:
- To build up Solar PV Manufacturing capacity of High Efficiency Modules
- To bring cutting-edge technology to India for manufacturing High Efficiency Modules
- To promote setting up of integrated plants for better quality control & competitiveness
- To develop an ecosystem for sourcing of local material in the solar manufacturing
- Employment generation & technology self-sufficiency.
- To encourage sustainable manufacturing practices & adoption of circular economy approaches.
Tranche Wise Data:
Basket – 1 (P+W+C+M) | ||||
Sr. No. | Name of Solar Module Manufacturers (SMM) | PLI Amount Allocated | Manufacturing Capacity | PLI Eligible Capacity (MW) |
1 | Indosol Solar Private Limited | 3300 | 6000 | 3000 |
2 | Reliance Industries Limited | 3098.04 | 6000 | 3000 |
3 | FS India Solar Ventures Private Limited | 1177.573 | 3400 | 1700 |
Basket – 2 (W+C+M) | ||||
4 | Waaree Energies Limited | 1923.24 | 6000 | 3000 |
5 | Avaada Electro Private Limited | 961.62 | 3000 | 1500 |
6 | ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited | 1538.592 | 4800 | 2400 |
7 | JSW Renewables Technologies Limited | 320.54 | 1000 | 500 |
8 | Grew Energy Private Limited | 566.71 | 2000 | 1000 |
Basket – 3 (C+M) | ||||
9 | VSL Green Power Private Limited | 528.54 | 2400 | 1200 |
10 | AMPIN Solar One Private Limited | 139.72 | 1000 | 500 |
11 | TP Solar Limited | 383 | 4000 | 2000 |
Total PLI allocated under Tranche – II | Rs. 13937.575 Cr | |||
Total Manufacturing Capacity allocated under Tranche - II | 39600 MW | |||
Note: P: Polysilicon, W: Wafer, C: Cell & M: Module
Introduction:
The Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects scheme was notified by MNRE on December 2014, and scheme was enhanced in 2017.
MNRE, through this Scheme, plans to set up at least 50 Solar Parks, each with a capacity of 500 MW and above, thereby targeting around 40 GW of solar power installed capacity.
Salient Features of the Scheme:
- The solar park is concentrated zone of development of solar power generation projects and provides developers an area that is well characterized, with proper infrastructure and access to amenities and where the risk of the projects can be minimized. Solar Park will also facilitate developers by reducing the number of required approvals. Assured availability of land and transmission infrastructure are the major benefits of the Solar Park Scheme.
- The scheme envisages supporting the States/UTs in setting up solar parks at various locations in the country with a view to create required infrastructure for setting up of solar power projects. The solar parks provide suitable developed land with all clearances, transmission system, water access, road connectivity, communication network, etc. The scheme facilitates and speed up installation of grid connected solar power projects for electricity generation on a large scale.
- At the State level, the solar parks will enable the States to bring in significant investment from project developers, meet its Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) mandate and provide employment opportunities to local population. Further, the Solar Park will also help in avoiding procurement of expensive fossil fuels to power conventional power plants.
- The solar park will provide a huge impetus to solar energy generation by acting as a flagship demonstration facility to encourage project developers and investors, prompting additional projects of similar nature, triggering economies of scale for cost-reductions, technical improvements and achieving large scale reductions in GHG emissions.
- All the States and Union Territories are eligible for getting benefit under the scheme.
Under the scheme, the State/UT Government nominates the SPPD and sends a proposal to MNRE for solar park approval.
(For more details on the latest scheme provisions, please visit the MNRE official website: https://mnre.gov.in/en/development-of-solar-parks-and-ultra-mega-solar-power-projects/ )
| Total No of Solar Parks | 55 |
| Total Capacity of Parks Allocated | 39,958 MW |
Key Advantages of Rooftop Solar:
- Government Backing & Policy Support – Strong support from MNRE, ensuring smooth policy implementation and financial facilitation.
- Extensive Experience & Market Leadership – Proven expertise in tendering, bidding, and executing large-scale rooftop solar projects across various sectors.
- Innovative Financial & Business Models – Efficient management of subsidies, VGF, RESCO (OPEX), CAPEX models.
- Technology & Digital Integration – Adoption of smart meters, remote monitoring systems (RMS), and AI-driven analytics for project efficiency and performance tracking.
- Sustainability & Future Readiness – Focus on solar-storage (BESS), EV charging integration, hybrid solar solutions, and policy advocacy for long-term growth.
Scheme Wise Data:
S. No. Scheme Awarded Capacity (MW) Commissioned Capacity (MW) Capacity under Implementation (MW) 1 Ph. - I,II,III,IV 76.8 69 2 CPWD 40.25 20 3 500 MW for residential, social and institutional segments 292.5 127 4 1000 MW Scheme for government and public sectors(Tender for 500MW capacity was floated and 500MW capacity was surrendered) 234.44 140 5 97.5 MW Scheme for government and public sectors 78.3 49 6 MHA 17.98 7.93 7.435 7 PM Surya Ghar Yojana 65.854 8 Andaman 30 9 Puducherry 14 14 Total 740.27 412.93 117.289