In a major boost to India’s solar and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited(TPREL) will establish a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore. The proposed unit will be the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in the country, significantly strengthening domestic capabilities in solar and semiconductor supply chains.

The project received clearance from the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The facility will be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone, where the Andhra Pradesh government has earmarked 200 acres for the project, 120 acres for the initial phase and an additional 80 acres for future expansion.

Ingots and wafers produced at the facility are critical raw materials for manufacturing solar cells, modules and select semiconductor applications. The investment aligns closely with the Government of India’s push for self-reliance in strategic manufacturing and reducing import dependence in clean energy technologies.

The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs, besides substantial indirect employment during the construction phase and across ancillary industries. In line with its clean energy commitments, TPREL will also set up a 200 MW captive green power plant to meet the facility’s energy requirements through renewable sources.

Industry officials noted that Andhra Pradesh’s availability of ready-to-use industrial land, strong port connectivity, reliable infrastructure and assured access to green power played a key role in attracting the Tata Power investment. Nellore, in particular, is fast emerging as a major solar manufacturing hub, with multiple large-scale renewable energy projects in the pipeline.

Welcoming the investment, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh said the project reflected investor confidence in the State. “This landmark investment by the Tata Group is a strong vote of confidence in Andhra Pradesh’s policy stability, infrastructure readiness and commitment to clean energy manufacturing. It will create high-quality jobs and significantly strengthen India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem,” he said.

This marks TPREL’s first manufacturing investment in Andhra Pradesh and further reinforces the State’s growing reputation as one of India’s most investor-friendly destinations for renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.