DCR solar PV modules refer to solar panels in which both the solar cells and modules are manufactured within the country, adhering to the Domestic Content Requirement policy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India introduced this policy to promote local manufacturing and support the "Make in India" initiative.
The DCR policy mandates that specific projects, especially those associated with subsidies and the CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertakings) scheme, use solar panels that are domestically manufactured. The goal is to boost the domestic manufacturing sector, generate employment opportunities, and reduce reliance on imported solar components.