Andhra Pradesh clears Tata Power Renewable’s Rs 6,675 crore solar manufacturing project

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will set up a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore.

The project, which will be the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in the country, is expected to strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s position as a key hub for advanced solar manufacturing, state government officials said.

The proposal has been cleared by 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. Of this, 120 acres will be used for the initial phase, while 80 acres have been set aside for future expansion.

Ingots and wafers manufactured at the facility are critical inputs for solar cells, modules and semiconductor applications. Officials said the project aligns with the Government of India’s efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence for strategic components.

The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs, apart from significant indirect employment during the construction phase and through allied activities. As part of its clean energy commitment, TPREL will also set up a 200 MW captive green power plant to supply renewable energy to the facility.

According to the state government, Andhra Pradesh’s availability of ready-to-use industrial land, robust infrastructure, port connectivity and assured access to green power played a key role in attracting the investment.

Nellore is emerging as a solar manufacturing cluster, with several renewable energy companies planning or implementing large-scale manufacturing 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 is a strong vote of confidence in our state’s policy stability, infrastructure readiness, and commitment to clean energy manufacturing. It will create high-quality jobs, strengthen our solar manufacturing ecosystem, and contribute meaningfully to India’s energy transition.”

This marks TPREL’s first manufacturing investment in Andhra Pradesh as part of its broader renewable energy expansion plans, further reinforcing the state’s position as an investor-friendly destination.

The Andhra Pradesh government said it remains committed to facilitating world-class manufacturing through speedy approvals, plug-and-play infrastructure and a pro-industry policy framework, positioning the state as a key player in India’s renewable energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.