India’s Solar Growth Exposes Industry-Wide Talent Readiness Gap: Mercom
The majority of employers across the renewable energy value chain noted that fresh graduates need more than three months to become productive
October 15, 2026
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India’s rapidly expanding solar industry is facing a growing workforce readiness gap, with employers across utility-scale project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar installation, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) reporting that fresh graduates require substantial training before becoming productive, according to Mercom India’s newly released survey report: Bridging India’s Solar Talent Gap – Aligning Academia with Industry Needs.
