Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) will establish a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, with a total investment of ₹6,675 crore. The project has received approval from the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, according to a PTI report citing a state government official.
Once operational, the facility will be the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing plant in India, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s growing status as a major hub for advanced solar manufacturing.
Location and Phased Development Plan
The manufacturing unit will be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The Andhra Pradesh government has earmarked 200 acres of land for the project, of which 120 acres will be utilised in the initial phase, while the remaining 80 acres have been reserved for future expansion.
Ingots and wafers produced at the facility are critical upstream components used in the production of solar cells, solar modules, and semiconductor applications, making the project strategically significant for India’s renewable energy supply chain.
Employment and Clean Energy Integration
The project is expected to create around 1,000 direct employment opportunities, along with substantial indirect jobs during the construction phase and across allied industries. As part of its clean energy commitment, TPREL will also set up a 200 MW captive green power plant to meet the facility’s electricity requirements through renewable sources.
The investment aligns with the Government of India’s push to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports for key solar components.
Andhra Pradesh Emerges as Solar Manufacturing Hub
Andhra Pradesh’s availability of ready-to-use industrial land, robust infrastructure, strong port connectivity, and assured access to green power played a key role in attracting the investment. Nellore, in particular, is rapidly emerging as a solar manufacturing cluster, with several renewable energy companies planning or executing large-scale projects in the region.
Welcoming the investment, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh said, “Andhra Pradesh is proud to host yet another landmark investment from the Tata Group. This project reflects strong confidence in our policy stability, infrastructure readiness, and commitment to clean energy manufacturing.”
Strengthening Investor Confidence
The project marks TPREL’s first manufacturing investment in Andhra Pradesh under its broader renewable energy expansion strategy. The state government reiterated its commitment to supporting world-class manufacturing through fast-track approvals, plug-and-play infrastructure, and a pro-industry policy framework, positioning Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of India’s renewable energy and advanced manufacturing journey.
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