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Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TP Solar crosses 4 GW solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant
TP Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company (Tata Power) and the manufacturing arm of Tata Power, today announced that it has crossed 4 GW solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant. The plant has cumulatively produced 4049 MW of solar modules and 1441 MW of solar cells upto May 31, 2025. With a strategic focus on scaling up production, TP Solar is targeting 3.7 GW of solar cell output and 3.725 GW of module production in FY26, further solidifying its commitment to supporting India's clean energy transition. Strategically built to comply with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms, the facility is equipped to manufacture next-generation Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and advanced TopCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) modules using cutting-edge automated and AI-driven technologies. The ramp-up aligns with Tata Power's goal to strengthen India's solar supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on imports and enabling faster deployment of clean energy projects nationwide. The facility is already supplying panels to meet Tata Power's order book requirementsincluding utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks and distributed rooftop systems as well as serving marquee third-party installations across the country. With its rated capacity of 4.3 GW expected to be fully realized in FY26, the plant would continue to support the nation's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. TPREL also has a 682MW solar module and a 530MW solar cell plant at Bengaluru, which operates at full capacity to support the DCR Cells and Modules production.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TP Solar crosses 4 GW module output, sets 3.7 GW solar cell target for FY26
New Delhi: TP Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has said that it has achieved a cumulative solar module output of 4,049 MW and solar cell production of 1,441 MW at its Tamil Nadu facility as of May 31, 2025. The plant, built in compliance with Domestic Content Requirement ( DCR ) norms, is equipped to manufacture Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and TopCon ( Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact ) modules using automated and AI-driven technologies. According to the company, TP Solar is targeting 3.7 GW of solar cell output and 3.725 GW of solar module production for FY26. The Tamil Nadu plant's rated capacity of 4.3 GW is expected to be fully realised in FY26. The facility is supplying modules for Tata Power's order book, including utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks, and distributed rooftop systems, in addition to third-party installations across the country. TPREL also operates a 682 MW solar module and a 530 MW solar cell plant in Bengaluru, which is functioning at full capacity to support DCR-based production. TP Solar stated that the ramp-up aligns with Tata Power's broader strategy to strengthen solar supply chain resilience and contribute to India's 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity.
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TP Solar crosses 4 GW of solar module production at its Tamil Nadu unit
TP Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and the manufacturing arm of The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power), on Monday announced that it has crossed 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant. The plant has cumulatively produced 4,049 megawatts (MW) of solar modules and 1,441 MW of solar cells up to May 2025. With a strategic focus on scaling up production, the company is targeting 3.7 GW of solar cell output and 3.725 GW of module production in FY26, further solidifying its commitment to supporting India's clean energy transition. Strategically built to comply with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms, the facility is equipped to manufacture next-generation Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and advanced TopCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) modules using cutting-edge automated and AI-driven technologies. The ramp-up aligns with Tata Power's goal to strengthen India's solar supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on imports and enabling faster deployment of clean energy projects nationwide. The facility is already supplying panels to meet Tata Power's order book requirements — including utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks, and distributed rooftop systems — as well as serving marquee third-party installations across the country. With its rated capacity of 4.3 GW expected to be fully realised in FY26, the plant will continue to support the nation's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Beyond its technological prowess, the Tamil Nadu facility also stands out for its inclusive and sustainability-first approach. Over 80 per cent of the plant's shop-floor workforce comprises women, reflecting Tata Power's strong focus on gender diversity and equitable job creation in advanced manufacturing. The plant itself has been built using green building principles, energy-efficient processes, and resource-conscious design, minimising its environmental footprint. As one of India's largest vertically integrated solar players, TP Solar is driving innovation and scale across the clean energy value chain — from manufacturing and engineering to deployment and digital energy services. The ramp-up of this 4.3 GW facility positions the company as a key enabler of India's clean energy independence while advancing the global movement towards sustainable energy security. TPREL also has a 682 MW solar module and a 530 MW solar cell plant at Bengaluru, which operates at full capacity to support the production of DCR-compliant cells and modules.
Business Upturn
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Tata Power subsidiary crosses 4 GW solar module production milestone at Tamil Nadu facility
TP Solar Limited (TP Solar), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announced it has surpassed 4 GW in cumulative solar module production at its solar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The milestone reflects production of 4,049 MW of solar modules and 1,441 MW of solar cells as of May 31, 2025. The Tamil Nadu plant, developed to comply with India's Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms, is equipped to produce high-efficiency Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and TopCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) modules. These are manufactured using automated and AI-driven technologies aimed at improving efficiency and throughput. Looking ahead, TP Solar has outlined targets for FY26 to produce 3.7 GW of solar cells and 3.725 GW of solar modules, aligning with India's national goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The manufacturing facility supplies modules for Tata Power's diverse project pipeline, including utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks, and distributed rooftop systems. It also fulfills requirements for third-party installations across the country. TP Solar's Tamil Nadu facility is part of Tata Power's broader efforts to localize the solar energy supply chain and reduce import dependency. The plant's rated capacity of 4.3 GW is expected to be fully utilized by FY26. In addition to its production capabilities, the plant integrates sustainability measures, including energy-efficient operations and green building standards. A key aspect of the facility is its workforce composition: more than 80% of shop floor employees are women, supporting broader inclusion in the clean energy manufacturing sector. TPREL also operates a 682 MW solar module and a 530 MW solar cell facility in Bengaluru. This plant runs at full capacity and is focused on meeting DCR compliance needs. With vertically integrated operations across manufacturing, engineering, and deployment, TP Solar is positioned to contribute significantly to India's clean energy transition. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India adds 1.2 GW rooftop solar capacity in Q1 2025, residential segment accounts for 78%
New Delhi: India added 1.2 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the January-March quarter of 2025, marking a 232 per cent increase over the 366.5 MW installed in the corresponding quarter of 2024, according to Mercom India Research. The installations in Q1 2025 were 6 per cent lower than the 1.3 GW added in Q4 2024. The capacity addition during the quarter was the second-highest ever for rooftop solar installations in the country. According to Mercom, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana contributed to more than 77 per cent of the installations in the quarter. However, the quarter fell short of a new record due to implementation bottlenecks in the programme, high system costs, and a shortage of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) compliant modules. The residential segment accounted for nearly 78 per cent of rooftop installations in the quarter. The industrial, commercial and government segments accounted for 16 per cent, 6 per cent, and 0.4 per cent, respectively. Installations under the capital expenditure (CAPEX) model comprised over 91 per cent of the additions, while the operational expenditure (OPEX/RESCO) model accounted for 9 per cent. "Momentum in the residential solar segment has slowed due to implementation hurdles in the Surya Ghar program, persistent component shortages, and high system costs. Consumer expectations are not being met, whether it is cost, quality, or installation timelines. Addressing these issues is critical to unlocking the true potential of the residential solar market," said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group. Among states, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh led in rooftop solar capacity additions, accounting for over 16 per cent, 14 per cent, and 13 per cent, respectively. Tenders for rooftop solar totalling 494.2 MW were issued in Q1 2025, representing a decline of over 53 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 41 per cent year-on-year. Of this, 82 per cent of the tendered capacity was for government buildings, and 39 per cent of it fell under the PM Surya Ghar programme. At the end of Q1 2025, India's cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at 14.9 GW. The rooftop segment accounted for over 18 per cent of the total solar installations in the quarter. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest compounded quarterly growth rate between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025 at more than 15 per cent, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Kerala at 11 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively. The average cost of rooftop solar systems rose by about 1 per cent quarter-on-quarter and nearly 22 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2025. The Mercom report also includes analysis of net metering policies in all states and Union Territories.
