Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Tata Power to Invest ₹6,675 Crore in Andhra Pradesh Solar Plant
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) is going to build a very big solar factory in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
They will spend ₹6,675 crore to make a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing plant.
This factory will help make parts for solar panels and other things.
The government of Andhra Pradesh is happy because this will create many jobs and help India make more solar energy stuff without needing to import it.
The factory will also have its own green power plant to use clean energy.
This is a big deal because it shows that Andhra Pradesh is a good place for companies to invest in making solar energy products.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will invest ₹6,675 crore in a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
The project is the largest of its kind in India and will be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone on 200 acres of land.
The facility will produce critical inputs for solar cells, modules, and semiconductor applications, aligning with India's push for domestic manufacturing.
The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs and significant indirect employment during construction and allied activities.
TPREL will also establish a 200 MW captive green power plant to supply renewable energy to the facility.
- Who
- Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL)
- What
- Setting up a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility
- When
- Project cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB)
- Where
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and create jobs
- Company
- Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL)
- Project Location
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Investment Amount
- ₹6,675 crore
- Project Capacity
- 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility
- Land Area
- 200 acres (120 acres for initial phase, 80 acres for expansion)
- Job Creation
- 1,000 direct jobs and significant indirect employment
- Green Power Plant
- 200 MW captive green power plant
- Key Enablers
- Ready-to-use industrial land, robust infrastructure, port connectivity, and assured green power access
