Tata Power to establish 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore

In a major boost to India’s solar and semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) will set up a greenfield 10-Gigawatt ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore with an investment of ₹6,675 crore.

The project, according to a press release, is the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing unit in the country, and it reinforces Andhra Pradesh’s position as a leading hub for advanced solar power manufacturing.

The facility will be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone, where the State government has already earmarked 200 acres for the project, including 120 acres for the initial phase and 80 acres for future expansion.

The ingots and wafers produced at the facility are critical inputs for solar cells, modules, and semiconductor applications, and the project aligns with the Government of India’s push to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence for strategic components.

Captive green power

As part of its clean energy commitment, TPREL will also establish a 200 MW captive green power plant to supply renewable energy to the facility.

Welcoming the investment, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh was proud to host yet another landmark investment from the Tata Group, and called it “a strong vote of confidence in the State’s policy stability, infrastructure readiness, and commitment to clean energy manufacturing.”