TP Solar Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commenced commercial production at its 2GW solar cell line in the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

This facility, with a total capacity of 4.3 GW, is the largest single-location solar cell and module plant in India. The milestone follows the earlier start of module production this year.

Tata Power Renewable Energy is a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Ltd. The indigenous production of solar cells marks a significant milestone, supporting India’s ambitious clean energy goals and reducing reliance on imports.

The solar cell production, currently at 2GW capacity, will enhance Tata Power's ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality, and domestically-produced solar components, especially for large-scale capacity-addition projects.

The plant is expected to ramp up production with the remaining 2GW capacity to be added over the next 4-6 weeks, reaching peak production within the next few months.

Having a total cell and module manufacturing capacity of 4.3 GW, the module production line at the Tirunelveli plant was commissioned in October 2023 and has produced 1250 MW of solar modules to date.