{
  "id": 12822140,
  "title": "Tata Power's ₹4,300 Crore Solar Bet Pays Off, Know- What Makes Its Latest Production Milestone Special?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/tata-powers-4-300-crore-solar-bet-pays-off-know-what-makes-its-latest",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:55:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/tata-powers-rs-4300-crore-solar-bet-pays-off-know-what-makes-its-latest-production-milestone-special"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tata Power's subsidiary, TP Solar Limited, has successfully produced 2 gigawatts of solar modules and 1.8 gigawatts of solar cells during the first half of the fiscal year 2027. This production milestone underscores the company's growing manufacturing capabilities and commitment to bolstering India's domestic solar supply chain.\n\nIn the July-September quarter of FY27 alone, TP Solar produced 1 GW of solar modules and 0.9 GW of solar cells, demonstrating consistent growth in its operations. The company's 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, is a significant contributor to this achievement. Tata Power invested approximately Rs 4,300 crore in setting up this state-of-the-art facility.\n\nThe plant, one of the largest single-location solar manufacturing facilities in India, employs advanced Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) and Mono PERC technologies for manufacturing. It also leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning systems, and automated guided vehicles to enhance operational efficiency. The modules produced meet the Domestic Content Requirement norms and are part of the government's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers.\n\nNotably, women constitute 80 percent of the facility's workforce, reflecting Tata Power's dedication to inclusive employment practices. With its manufacturing expansion, the company contributes to India's push towards domestic production and self-reliance in renewable energy equipment.\n\nTata Power's ambition extends beyond manufacturing, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Currently, the company's operational and under-construction capacity surpasses 26 GW, including around 17.7 GW of clean energy capacity. Additionally, Tata Power oversees an expanding electric vehicle charging network covering over 700 cities and towns across India.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Tata Power's solar manufacturing arm , TP Solar Limited, has achieved a major production milestone, manufacturing 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar modules and 1.8 GW of solar cells during the first half of FY27. The company announced the development on Thursday, highlighting its growing manufacturing capabilities and efforts to strengthen India's domestic solar supply chain. Strong Production In…",
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}