Navitas Solar to Invest INR 1,500 Crore in Gujarat for 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant and Pilot Wafer-Ingot Manufacturing Line
Navitas Solar’s proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.
June 16, 2026. By Abha Rustagi
The project is aimed at increasing domestic value addition, reducing reliance on imported solar components and strengthening India's solar manufacturing supply chain, the company said.
The expansion will be developed in phases, with the first phase targeted for commissioning in 2027, while subsequent capacity additions will depend on market conditions and project readiness.
Civil construction covering more than 1 million square feet is already underway, Navitas Solar said, adding that it has secured technology partnerships and appointed senior leadership to oversee the new manufacturing vertical.
The proposed solar cell facility is being designed as a highly automated production platform capable of supporting future technology upgrades and next-generation cell architectures.
The company also plans to establish a pilot wafer and ingot manufacturing line in 2027 as part of its strategy to deepen backward integration across the solar value chain.
"India’s clean energy transition requires strong domestic manufacturing capabilities across the entire solar value chain. Our planned integrated manufacturing expansion in Gujarat is a strategic step towards building a future-ready platform across modules, cells and deeper backward integration. With civil work underway, technology partnership in place, key government approvals secured and senior leadership appointed to drive the project, we are progressing with a clear focus on execution, quality, innovation and long-term competitiveness,” said Vineet Mittal, Director - Finance and Strategy, Navitas Solar.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening India's manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing supply-chain resilience and supporting the country's vision of becoming a global clean energy manufacturing hub," added Mittal.
The announcement comes as India's solar industry adjusts to the government's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II framework for solar photovoltaic cells, which is expected to increase demand for domestically manufactured cells.
Navitas Solar said its planned 3.6 GW cell manufacturing facility aligns with the government's efforts to boost local manufacturing, reduce import dependence and improve supply-chain security.
The project is expected to create nearly 1,000 direct jobs across manufacturing, engineering, operations, project execution, quality assurance and research functions, while generating additional indirect employment through logistics and ancillary industries.
Navitas Solar currently operates 3 GW of annual solar module manufacturing capacity and produces Mono PERC and TOPCon modules ranging from 40 watts to 720 watts. Through its subsidiary, Navitas Alpha Renewables Pvt. Ltd., the company also manufactures solar encapsulants used in photovoltaic module production.
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