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Saatvik Solar is significantly scaling its manufacturing footprint in India with a major expansion of its integrated solar facility in Gopalpur, Odisha. The company has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd (IPICOL) to establish an additional 3.6 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity. This strategic move is designed to bolster India’s domestic solar value chain and meet the surging demand for locally manufactured solar components.
The new 3.6 GW capacity represents Phase II of the company’s Odisha project, with commercial production targeted for FY 2028. This expansion complements the ongoing Phase I development, which includes 2.4 GW of cell and 4 GW of module manufacturing capacity. Currently, the company has completed major construction and infrastructure works for Phase I, including the commissioning of a dedicated 220 kV substation. Manufacturing lines are in the final stages of installation and testing, with the company preparing for an ALMM-II inspection in September.
Once fully operational, the Gopalpur site will boast a total capacity of 6 GW of solar cells and 4 GW of modules. This is in addition to Saatvik Green Energy’s existing 4.8 GW module manufacturing facility located in Ambala, Haryana, further solidifying the company’s position as a major domestic player.
For EPC contractors and solar developers operating in India, the expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity is a critical development. Increased availability of domestically produced solar cells helps developers navigate trade barriers and supply chain volatility associated with imported modules. By scaling up to 6 GW of cell capacity, Saatvik Solar provides a reliable pipeline for developers looking to satisfy domestic content requirements (DCR) and ensure project timelines are met with high-quality, locally sourced components.
The immediate focus for Saatvik Solar is the successful ramp-up of its Phase I 2.4 GW cell line. The upcoming ALMM-II inspection will be a key milestone, determining the company’s ability to supply modules for government-tendered projects. As the company moves toward the Phase II expansion, the broader India renewable energy sector continues to benefit from such investments, which are essential for achieving the nation’s ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030.
Aditya Pathre is the Founder of MVApulse and covers India’s renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy policy and competitive bidding. His reporting focuses on project developments, market trends, government policies and energy transition across India.
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