Navitas Solar has announced plans to invest INR 1,500 crore in Gujarat to establish a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility alongside a pilot wafer and ingot production line, strengthening its position in India’s rapidly expanding solar manufacturing sector.
The proposed investment marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand beyond module manufacturing and move toward greater vertical integration across the solar value chain. The first phase of the project is expected to become operational in 2027.
The new solar cell manufacturing facility will have an annual production capacity of 3.6 GW and is designed to support advanced solar technologies while catering to the growing demand for domestically manufactured solar components. The project also includes a pilot wafer and ingot manufacturing line, enabling Navitas Solar to explore upstream manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.
The expansion aligns with India’s efforts to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing under various policy initiatives aimed at reducing import dependence and building a self-sufficient renewable energy ecosystem. With increasing demand for locally manufactured solar cells and modules, the investment is expected to contribute to the country’s clean energy and manufacturing objectives.
According to the company, the project is anticipated to generate approximately 1,000 direct employment opportunities while supporting additional indirect jobs across construction, engineering, logistics, and ancillary industries.
Navitas Solar currently operates a solar module manufacturing business and has been expanding its presence in the renewable energy sector. The planned cell manufacturing facility and pilot wafer-ingot line represent a strategic move toward establishing an integrated manufacturing platform capable of supporting India’s growing solar deployment targets.
The investment further reinforces Gujarat’s position as a key hub for renewable energy manufacturing, with the state continuing to attract large-scale investments across the solar value chain.
As India accelerates its transition toward clean energy and seeks to build a robust domestic supply chain, Navitas Solar’s latest investment is expected to support the development of local manufacturing capabilities while enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global solar industry.
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