India’s Tata Power has started solar cell production at its 4.3 GW manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. TP Solar Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL), announced the commencement of commercial production from its 2 GW solar cell line, with plans to ramp up to the full 4.3 GW capacity over the next few months. The Tirunelveli plant, equipped with cutting-edge TOPCon and Mono Perc technology, supports high-efficiency production of solar cells and modules. Since October 2023, the facility has produced 1,250 MW of solar modules. In addition to this new plant, Tata Power also operates a world-class facility in Bengaluru with a capacity of 682 MW modules and 530 MW cells.
Tata Power starts production at 4.3 GW solar plant
The Tirunelveli facility by Tata Power leverages TOPCon and Mono Perc technology for high-efficiency solar cell and module production. (Photo Credit: Tata Power)
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