SAEL Industries Ltd commenced construction of its integrated solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and support the country’s clean energy transition. The project is being developed through SAEL Solar P6 Pvt Ltd (SSP6PL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SAEL Industries. The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, underscoring the strategic importance of the project for the state’s industrial and renewable energy ambitions.
Integrated 5 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility
Spread across 200 acres in sector eight of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the facility will house an integrated 5 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 5 GW solar module manufacturing unit. The project involves an initial investment of ₹8,200 crore and is expected to significantly enhance India’s domestic solar manufacturing capacity. Once operational, the plant will manufacture high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells and modules, a next-generation photovoltaic technology known for higher energy conversion efficiency, improved reliability, and enhanced performance.
Supporting India’s Energy Self-Reliance
Sukhbir Singh, Co-founder and Director, SAEL Industries Ltd, highlighted the broader significance of the project. He said the investment goes beyond building manufacturing infrastructure and represents a strong commitment to India’s energy self-reliance. He also noted that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing economies on its path towards becoming a US$1 trillion economy. Singh expressed gratitude to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, YEIDA, and other stakeholders for their support in bringing the project to fruition.
Boosting Domestic Solar Supply Chain
Laxit Awla, CEO and Executive Director, SAEL Industries Ltd, said the Jewar facility reflects the company’s long-term confidence in India’s renewable energy sector and in Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a leading manufacturing destination. He added that rising demand for domestically manufactured solar products makes investments in integrated manufacturing increasingly important. The new facility will strengthen the resilience of India’s solar supply chain, reduce dependence on imports, and create substantial economic opportunities for the region through industrial growth and employment generation.
Advancing India’s Renewable Energy Goals
The Jewar project reinforces SAEL Industries’ commitment to expanding India’s clean energy masnufacturing capabilities. By producing advanced TOPCon solar cells and modules domestically, the facility will contribute to the country’s renewable energy targets, support the ‘Make in India’ initiative, and accelerate the development of a self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem. As reported by pv-magazine-india.com, as India continues to scale up its renewable energy capacity, projects such as SAEL’s integrated manufacturing facility are expected to play a vital role in strengthening the domestic value chain, enhancing energy security, and driving sustainable economic growth.
