Tata Power commences production at solar plant in Tirunelveli

10 Sep 2024 , 01:38 PM

TP Solar Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), said on Monday (September 9) that commercial production of its 2GW solar cell line has begun at its cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

This facility, with a total capacity of 4.3 GW, is India’s largest single-location solar cell and module production. The milestone comes after the earlier commencement of module production this year.

The manufacture of solar cells in India is a critical milestone that will help India achieve its ambitious clean energy targets while reducing dependency on imported goods.

The solar cell production, which is now at 2GW capacity, would help Tata Power fulfil the growing demand for high-quality, domestically produced solar components, particularly for large-scale capacity augmentation projects.

The project is scheduled to ramp up production as the remaining 2GW capacity is added over the next 4-6 weeks, reaching peak output within the next several months.

The Tirunelveli plant’s module production line, with a combined cell and module manufacturing capacity of 4.3 GW, was commissioned in October 2023 and has since produced 1250 MW of solar modules.

The facility is outfitted with modern TOPCon and Mono Perc technologies, allowing for high-efficiency manufacture of solar cells and modules. TPREL’s investment in this cutting-edge technology is consistent with its objective of promoting innovation and self-reliance in the renewable energy sector.

The business has committed roughly ₹4,300 Crore to develop this facility. While the modules manufactured by this facility are on the government’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), the company is sure that its high-quality cells will be added to the ALMM list for cells, which is likely to be revealed shortly.

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