Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, will set up a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore, marking one of the largest commitments to solar manufacturing in India.
Project approval and location
The project has received clearance from the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The facility will come up at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone, where the state government has allocated 200 acres of land. Of this, 120 acres have been earmarked for the initial phase, with an additional 80 acres reserved for future expansion.
Manufacturing significance
The proposed plant will manufacture solar ingots and wafers, key inputs used in the production of solar cells and modules, as well as in certain semiconductor applications. State officials said the project aligns with the central government’s push to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported strategic components in the renewable energy supply chain.
Employment and energy plans
The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs, besides creating significant indirect employment during the construction phase and through allied activities. As part of its clean energy strategy, TPREL will also set up a 200 MW captive green power plant to supply renewable energy to the manufacturing facility.
Andhra Pradesh as a solar manufacturing hub
Officials said Andhra Pradesh’s availability of ready-to-use industrial land, strong infrastructure, port connectivity, and assured access to green power played a key role in attracting the investment. Nellore is emerging as a major solar manufacturing cluster, with several renewable energy companies planning or executing large-scale projects in the region.
Welcoming the investment, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh said the project reflects confidence in the state’s policy stability and pro-industry approach, and will contribute to job creation and India’s clean energy transition.
This will be TPREL’s first manufacturing investment in Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the state’s growing role in India’s renewable energy and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
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