Bridging the Solar Skills Gap as Academia Races to Catch Up

Hands-on training and industry tie-ups are key to workforce readiness

May 22, 2026

/ Manufacturing, Mercom Research Focus, Solar

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India’s push to expand solar manufacturing is exposing a persistent gap between academic training and industry requirements, contributing to a growing shortage of skilled workforce, according to industry leaders.

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