Tata Power Renewable Energy to Build India’s Largest Ingot & Wafer Facility

Project Overview

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will establish a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of ₹6,675 crore.

Strategic Significance

• The facility will be the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing plant in India, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s role as a hub for advanced solar manufacturing.
• The project has been cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Location & Scale

• To be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone.
• 200 acres earmarked by the state government:
  • 120 acres for the initial phase.
  • 80 acres reserved for future expansion.

Production Focus

• The facility will produce ingots and wafers, which are critical inputs for solar cells, modules, and semiconductor applications.
• The project aligns with the Government of India’s push to:
  • Strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity.
  • Reduce import dependence for strategic components.

Outlook

This landmark investment positions TPREL at the forefront of India’s renewable energy supply chain, supporting the country’s ambitions in solar power, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean energy infrastructure.