SolarPower Europe and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration between the EU and India on solar manufacturing and supply chain diversification.
India, one of the world’s most dynamic solar markets, hosts a growing presence of European solar firms offering technical support and high-performance solutions.
Meanwhile, India continues to expand its own domestic solar manufacturing base.
The new agreement sets out plans to identify business and financing opportunities for joint manufacturing projects and promote knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Both organisations will also work to address regulatory barriers to solar equipment market access and facilitate engagement with policymakers to support cooperation.
The MoU aligns with the goals of the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) and follows a recent pledge by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen collaboration on clean energy and supply chains.
“The EU and India are important partners in clean tech,” said Máté Heisz, Chief Operating Officer at SolarPower Europe. “Our renewed partnership with NSEFI will help unlock market opportunities for European companies… and support India in delivering on its solar growth goals.”
Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO of NSEFI, added: “India and the EU are natural allies in the global clean energy journey… Our strengthened partnership with SolarPower Europe will unlock new pathways for innovation, cross-border investment, and resilient value chains.”
This renewed partnership builds on SolarPower Europe’s International Solar Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), designed to promote cooperation between EU-based solar manufacturers and partners such as India.
