SAEL Starts Construction of 5 GW Solar Cell, 5 GW Module Facility in Uttar Pradesh

SAEL Industries has begun construction of an integrated solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, through its wholly owned subsidiary, SAEL Solar P6 Pvt. Ltd. (SSP6PL).

The project, comprising 5 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity and 5 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity, is among the country's largest integrated solar manufacturing investments and is expected to strengthen India's domestic clean energy supply chain.

The foundation stone for the facility was laid by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Sector 8 of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Spread across nearly 200 acres, the manufacturing complex is expected to support the state's growing role as a hub for renewable energy manufacturing.

The integrated facility will produce high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells and modules, a technology known for higher energy conversion efficiency and improved power output. By manufacturing both cells and modules at a single location, SAEL aims to enhance supply chain integration while reducing dependence on imported solar equipment.

The company is investing around INR 8,200 crore in the project, which aligns with the Government of India's efforts to expand domestic manufacturing under the clean energy transition. The facility is expected to contribute significantly to India's ambition of building a self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem.

Besides expanding production capacity, the project is also expected to generate substantial employment. According to the company, the manufacturing complex will create nearly 5,000 direct jobs and around 15,000 indirect employment opportunities while supporting the development of ancillary industries and local infrastructure.

SAEL said that the investment reflects its long-term commitment to India's renewable energy sector and confidence in Uttar Pradesh as an emerging manufacturing destination. Once operational, the facility is expected to play an important role in meeting the country's growing demand for domestically manufactured solar cells and modules while supporting its clean energy and energy security goals.