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Tata Power Solar doubles its manufacturing capacity of Cells and Modules to 1,100 MW 7th April, 2021
  • Expanded its manufacturing capacity of Cell from 300 MW to 530 MW with Mono PERC and Module  from 400 MW to 580 MW with Mono PERC Half cut technology.
  • These lines are capable of handling 166 mm – 210 mm wafers and also module wattage ranging from 440 watts to 530 watts with option for bifacial modules .

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, India’s largest integrated solar company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, today announced a significant expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, taking the total production capacity of cells and modules to 1,100 MW. The expansion is based on the significant increase in demand that the company has seen for its solar modules, as well as the expected increase in demand due to supportive policy steps announced recently by the Government of India for creating ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India).

Tata Power Solar, is one of the few companies globally to have a long operating history of 31 years. This is a strong proof point for the company’s ability to honour the 25 years warranty that solar modules come with. Tata Power Solar has seen an increase in demand for its products which reaffirms the faith customers put in the quality of its products. The expansion comes amid the positive intent of the Government of India towards making this country a manufacturing hub and lessen its dependency on other countries as far as import of solar cells and modules are concerened.

Commenting on the expansion, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power said, “We are happy to expand our production capacity to meet the increased demand for our products. Our 31 years of strong experience in providing high quality solar products with continuous involvement in new technology has helped us to maintain leadership position in both solar manufacturing and EPC services”

Tata Power Solar’s manufacturing plant in Bengaluru is India’s premier integrated cell and module manufacturing facility that meets the highest industry standards. The plant is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 certified which has more than 25 years of production experience.

Apart from one of the pioneering solar manufacturers in the world, Tata Power Solar is also India’s largest specialized EPC player. Tata Power Solar comes with a successful background of executing large projects such as the 150 MW Ayana at Ananthapur, 50 MW Kasargod at Kerala, 56 MW Greenko, 30 MWp Solar Power Plant in Lapanga, Odisha, 105 MWp of Floating solar at Kayamkulam. For year till date, Dec ’20, Tata Power Solar revenue was ₹ 2353 crore as per the Q3 audited financials and has a pending order book of 10,000 crore as on 1st April’21

About Tata Power Solar Systems Limited:

Tata Power Solar, with 31 years of deep domain expertise is one of the pioneering solar manufacturers in the world and India’s largest specialized EPC player. Founded in 1989, the company was originally formed as a joint venture between Tata Power and British Petroleum Solar (BP Solar).

As one of the largest solar manufacturers in India, Tata Power Solar operates world-class manufacturing unit in Bangalore, with a production capacity of 1,100 MW of modules and cells. It has a portfolio of more than 5.4 GW of ground-mount utility-scale, over 465 MW of rooftop and distributed generation projects and installation of over 33,000 pumps across the country till date. It also offers a diverse line of solar solutions for both urban and rural markets – these include rooftop solutions, solar pumps, and power packs among others. Tata Power Solar is committed to enabling solar everywhere and aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated solar solutions.