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Grew Energy to Establish 3.2 GW Manufacturing Facility in J&K with Investment of INR 4500 Crore

Located in Kathua, the high-tech facility will be as per international standards with world-class automated machinery, making Grew the first solar company in India to have such unique technology and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility.

May 10, 2024. By Anurima Mondal

Grew Energy Pvt Ltd. is all set to establish a three-stage fully backward integrated manufacturing unit in Jammu & Kashmir. With a commitment to invest INR 4500 Crore, upon completion, this ultra-modern facility will have annual capacity of producing 3.2 GW high-efficiency modules and 2.8 GW ingots, wafers and cells.

Grew is India's first renewable energy player to establish a manufacturing facility in Jammu state. Located in Kathua, the high-tech facility will be as per international standards with world-class automated machinery, making Grew the first solar company in India to have such unique technology and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility.

The company conducted a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility wherein Vinay Thadani, CEO and Director, Grew Energy, Hardip Singh – COO, Grew Energy and other dignitaries from Chiripal group - VedPrakash Chiripal, JyotiPrasad Chiripal, JaiPrakash Chiripal and Brijmohan Chiripal amongst others were present at the ceremony.

Grew has already started to pave new ways for J&K’s economic landscape by choosing Kathua as the location for its second manufacturing unit. Spread over a total area of 80 acres, this facility will enable Grew to meet the future demands for the growing solar needs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, other neighbouring states and the country at large. The company will also drive positive change to empower communities, boost employment opportunities and upskilling the youth of the state.

Commenting on this auspicious occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony, Vinay Thadani – CEO and Director, Grew Energy said, “As we embark on this transformative journey, we at Grew are grateful to the Government for the welcome and being so supportive. The new plant will not only add to the socio-economic development of the state but it will also play a pivotal role in meeting India’s net zero target. It will also help in creating employment opportunities for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. With establishment of our Kathua facility and our existing 2.8 GW module manufacturing facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Grew will achieve a total of 6 GW manufacturing capacity for modules and 2.8 GW for solar components by FY25.”

With futuristic technology and a skilled workforce, Grew one of India’s youngest yet fast emerging sustainable company aims to offer exceptional quality products and become self-sufficient solar manufacturers of high-end Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules by March 2025. It is committed towards achieving energy independence by strengthening renewable infrastructure to make India the ‘Next Renewable Superpower’ of the world.
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