Navitas Solar, a Surat-based PV module manufacturer, has announced plans to invest around INR 1,500 crore in a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer and ingot production line in Gujarat as part of its backward integration strategy.
The project will be developed in phases, with the first phase scheduled for commissioning in 2027. Additional capacity expansions are planned thereafter, subject to market conditions and project readiness.
As part of the project, civil work covering over 10 lakh sq. ft. is currently underway. Navitas Solar said it has secured technology tie-up for the planned manufacturing line and appointed senior leaders to spearhead the new business vertical. The company is further strengthening its project execution, manufacturing, technology and quality functions to support the successful implementation of the expansion and its long-term growth plans.
According to the company, the cell manufacturing facility is being designed as a highly automated and future-ready production platform capable of supporting next-generation solar technologies. The manufacturing line will be developed with upgradeability and flexibility to adapt to evolving technology pathways, including potential transitions to advanced cell architectures, subject to market and technology readiness.
The company also plans to set up a pilot wafer and ingot manufacturing line in 2027 as a part of its long-term roadmap for deeper backward integration. The initiative is expected to strengthen internal capabilities, enhance technology understanding, and support future localization requirements across the solar value chain.
Navitas Solar’s proposed 3.6 GW cell facility is aligned with the Government’s implementation of the ALMM List-II framework for solar PV cells, which will significantly drive the demand of domestically manufactured cells.
The company estimates the project to generate nearly 1,000 employment opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, operations, project execution, quality assurance and research functions, while also creating significant indirect employment across logistics, ancillary industries and supporting services.
Navitas Solar currently has an annual solar module manufacturing capacity of 3 GW and offers a comprehensive portfolio of Mono PERC and high-efficiency TOPCon modules ranging from 40W to 720W. The company also has upstream integration through its subsidiary, Navitas Alpha Renewables, which manufactures solar encapsulants.
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