Tata Power to set up Mega Solar Manufacturing Plant in Tamil Nadu; Signs an MoU with State Government for INR 3,000 crore investment

“Tata Power Solar's new production facility is being set up with the support and assistance of Tamil Nadu Government, will help to meet the rising demand for clean energy solutions in the country apart from providing huge employment opportunities." - Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power

July 2022 : Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government to invest approx. INR 3,000 crores for setting up a greenfield 4GW Solar Cell and 4GW Solar Module manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. The MoU outlines the commitment made by both parties to stimulate clean energy transition and employment in the state. The investment in the plant will be made over a period of 16 months and will directly or indirectly create over 2000 employment opportunities with majority of them being women employees.

Thiru S. Krishnan IAS signed the MoU, Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department, and Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M. K. Stalin, and other senior officials of the state during the Tamil Nadu Investors’ First Port of Call, Investment Conclave 2022.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said "India has the opportunity to spearhead the usage of clean and green energy solutions to meet its energy requirements. Tata Power Solar's new production facility is being set up with the support and assistance of Tamil Nadu Government, will help to meet the rising demand for clean energy solutions in the country apart from providing huge employment opportunities."

The new plant in Tamil Nadu will integrate Mono-PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) Bifacial Technology with future n-Type technology of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contacts (TOPCON). It will produce High Wattage Modules with industry-leading efficiencies. For the smooth navigation of equipment, the facility will implement Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) which use lasers and cameras for transporting parts. Another highlight of the technological advancement in the plant will be the implementation of Industry 4.0 standards - a fully interconnected factory comprising intelligent manufacturing tools and technologies.

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