Tata Power to Invest ₹6,675 Cr in 10 GW Solar Plant in AP

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will invest ₹6,675 crore to set up a greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the largest investments in India’s solar manufacturing sector. The project, cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is expected to significantly strengthen the domestic solar supply chain.

According to a PTI report quoting a state government official, the upcoming plant will be the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in the country. It will play a crucial role in reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s position as a key hub for advanced solar manufacturing and clean energy investments.

The facility will be developed within the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone (SEZ), where the state government has allocated 200 acres of land. Of this, 120 acres will be used for the initial phase of the project, while the remaining 80 acres have been reserved for future expansion. The ingots and wafers produced at the plant are essential inputs for solar cells, modules and semiconductor applications, aligning with the Government of India’s objective of reducing import dependence for strategic components.

The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs, along with substantial indirect employment during the construction phase and across allied industries. As part of its clean energy commitment, TPREL will also establish a 200 MW captive green power plant to meet the facility’s renewable energy requirements.

Andhra Pradesh’s availability of ready-to-use industrial land, strong infrastructure, port connectivity and assured access to green power were key factors in attracting the investment. Nellore is fast emerging as a major 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 the project reflects strong investor confidence in Andhra Pradesh’s policy stability, infrastructure readiness and commitment to clean energy manufacturing. This marks TPREL’s first manufacturing investment in the state and further strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s standing as an investor-friendly destination in India’s renewable energy journey.