Premier Energies Strengthens India’s Domestic Solar Supply Chain with 400 MW Cell Capacity Addition

Premier Energies has expanded India’s domestic solar manufacturing base with the commissioning of a 400 MW solar cell production line at its facility in Maheshwaram, Telangana, reinforcing the country’s push toward self-reliance in clean energy manufacturing.

With the new line becoming operational, the company’s solar cell manufacturing capacity increases from 3.2 GW to 3.6 GW, supporting growing demand from utility-scale and distributed solar projects amid India’s accelerated renewable energy rollout.

The expansion forms part of Premier Energies’ ₹11,000 crore long-term investment plan, aimed at scaling operations across the solar value chain. By 2028, the company plans to reach 10.6 GW of solar cell capacity and 11.1 GW of module capacity, positioning itself as one of India’s largest integrated solar manufacturers.

Industry observers note that the additional capacity enhances supply security for domestically manufactured solar components, particularly in the context of policy measures encouraging local sourcing. Premier Energies currently operates 5.1 GW of solar module capacity across its Hyderabad-based manufacturing units, located close to the cell production facility to optimise logistics and costs.

The expansion is being supported through a mix of IPO proceeds, long-term institutional debt, and internal accruals, reflecting sustained investor confidence in India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. The company has also indicated plans to enter ingot and wafer manufacturing, a move expected to further reduce import dependence and strengthen backward integration.

As India continues to scale renewable energy deployment, additions such as Premier Energies’ new cell line are expected to play a critical role in building resilient domestic supply chains, supporting project developers, and advancing the country’s clean energy and manufacturing ambitions.