Websol Energy System Ltd has been allotted a 54.20-acre land parcel at Falta Industrial Park in West Bengal by the state government for its planned greenfield solar manufacturing facility.
The proposed facility will have 4 GW each of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, to be developed in two phases of 2 GW each.
The land allotment follows Websol’s plans to expand its manufacturing operations in West Bengal, where the company already operates a facility at the Falta Special Economic Zone.
Websol said its existing presence in West Bengal provide access to a readily available base of skilled manpower, established supplier relationships, and deep familiarity with the local ecosystem—factors expected to support faster execution than a facility built in an entirely new location.
The proposed facility will also create a larger integrated manufacturing base for Websol in eastern India.
“When Websol entered solar manufacturing in the mid-1990s, the industry in India was still at a very early stage. Today, solar is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s energy infrastructure, and the need for strong domestic manufacturing has never been clearer,” said Sohan Lal Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Websol Energy System Ltd.
“For us, this land allotment represents the next phase of a journey that began more than three decades ago in West Bengal. It allows us to build at a significantly larger scale while remaining close to an ecosystem, workforce and operating base we know well. As India expands its solar capacity, we believe manufacturing must grow alongside it, across regions and closer to demand. This project is Websol’s contribution to building that deeper domestic manufacturing base.”
Sanjana Khaitan, Executive Director, Websol Energy System Ltd, said the company’s focus now is execution — moving from land allotment to construction, commissioning and utilisation.
Founded in 1990, Websol Energy System produces high-efficiency solar cells and modules. The company supplies solar cells primarily within India, supporting module manufacturers in complying with Domestic Content Requirement norms, while its modules are marketed both in India and internationally.
Its manufacturing facility, located at the Falta Special Economic Zone in West Bengal, operates with a current solar cell capacity of 1,200 MW and module capacity of 550 MW. The facility is designed to process wafers up to 210 mm, offering higher energy output and optimized land use for rooftop installations. Websol’s integrated production model, manufacturing both cells and modules in house, enhances supply chain control and flexibility to address market dynamics.
Websol is one of only 14 ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers)-approved solar cell manufacturers in India, and the only such manufacturer based in eastern India.
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