Navitas Solar Announces Rs. 1,500 Crore Integrated Manufacturing Expansion in Gujarat with 3.6 GW Cell Line and Pilot Wafer & Ingot Line

• Expansion marks Navitas Solar’s strategic move towards deeper backward integration across the solar manufacturing value chain.
• Aligned with ALMM List-II implementation, the project strengthens domestic value addition and supports India's solar manufacturing ambitions.

Navitas Solar, one of India's leading solar manufacturers, today announced a proposed investment of approximately INR 1,500 crore towards an integrated manufacturing expansion in Gujarat. The project includes a 3.6 GW high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer & ingot line, marking a significant step in the company's strategy to deepen backward integration and strengthen India's domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.

The proposed expansion is designed to enhance domestic value addition, reduce long-term dependence on imported components and support India’s broader clean energy and manufacturing ambitions. The project will be developed in phases, with Phase I targeted for commissioning in 2027 and subsequent capacity additions 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 has put in place the required technology tie-up for the planned manufacturing line and appointed senior leadership to spearhead the new business vertical. The company is further strengthening its project execution, manufacturing, technology and quality functions with experienced talent to support the successful implementation of the expansion and its long-term growth plans.

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.

Along with this investment, a strategic pilot wafer & ingot line is planned 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.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Vineet Mittal, Director Finance & Strategy, Navitas Solar, said, “India’s clean energy transition requires strong domestic manufacturing capabilities across the entire solar value chain. Our planned integrated manufacturing expansion in Gujarat is a strategic step towards building a future-ready platform across modules, cells and deeper backward integration. With civil work underway, technology partnership in place, key government approvals secured and senior leadership appointed to drive the project, we are progressing with a clear focus on execution, quality, innovation and long-term competitiveness. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening India's manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing supply-chain resilience and supporting the country's vision of becoming a global clean energy manufacturing hub."

The expansion comes at a pivotal time for India’s solar sector, following the Government’s implementation of the ALMM List-II framework for solar PV cells. As domestic module manufacturing capacity continues to expand, the availability of approved domestic solar cells is becoming a critical factor for project planning, supply-chain security and long-term competitiveness. Navitas Solar’s proposed 3.6 GW cell facility is aligned with this national policy direction and is expected to support the industry’s transition towards higher domestic value addition, reduced import dependence and stronger clean energy self-reliance.

The project is expected 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 Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures solar encapsulants, further strengthening the group’s position across the solar manufacturing ecosystem.

With this planned Rs. 1,500 crore investment, Navitas Solar is taking a significant step towards becoming a more integrated, technology-driven and future-ready solar manufacturer, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, self-reliance and India’s clean energy future.

About Navitas Solar

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Surat, Gujarat, Navitas Solar is one of India’s leading solar module manufacturers with an annual manufacturing capacity of 3 GW. The company specializes in Mono PERC and high-efficiency TOPCon solar modules ranging from 40W to 720W. Navitas Solar is among the few solar manufacturing companies in India with backward and forward integration capabilities through its subsidiary, Navitas Alpha Renewables Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures solar encapsulants, and offers EPC services through its subsidiary Navitas Planet Pvt. Ltd.

The company is committed to delivering high-quality, technologically advanced solar solutions that contribute to India’s clean energy transition and sustainable growth. To know more, visit https://navitassolar.com/

Navitas Solar Becomes One of the 1st Carbon-Neutral Solar Manufacturing Company

Navitas Green Solutions Pvt Ltd, one of India’s leading solar module manufacturers, has announced CARBON NEUTRALITY for CY 2021. It has received a “Silver” Badge from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on climate reporting under the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ initiative for outstanding accomplishment in managing carbon emissions.

 

In accordance with UN targets and Nationally Determined Contribution(NDC), Navitas Solar specializes in manufacturing high-efficiency mono and polycrystalline solar modules ranging from 5 Watts to 600 Watts per panel, with a total installed capacity of 500 MW p.a. and expanding to 3 GW in coming years. Navitas Solar has been providing sustainable forms of energy solutions for a decade.

Navitas Solar had appointed a third-party consultant with the task of carrying out the assessment of GHG emissions, defining a methodology and calculation approach to be adopted and implementing monitoring procedures. It validated that the calculations met the specifications of the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard and the GHG protocol based on the assessment. In line with this, the consultant also declared that Navitas Solar has bought carbon credits to offset the same amount of emissions and has achieved Carbon Neutrality for the calendar year 2021. After completion of this first milestone in the field, Navitas Solar pledges to become fully carbon neutral by 2023 and to achieve Net Zero status by 2030.

Commenting on the achievement, Vineet Mittal, Co-Founder and Director of Navitas Solar, said, "We are elated to achieve UNFCCC's Badge for carbon neutrality for 2021. We at Navitas Solar have always endeavoured to establish a sustainable organization and will keep offering valuable solutions to support the worldwide clean energy movement. In our efforts to deliver sustainable energy to society, we prioritize distributed and indigenous initiatives. As part of this mission, we regularly engage in skill development and awareness campaigns in local communities."

Governments worldwide have committed to limiting rising temperatures to 1.5°C by 2050. The United Nations has warned that breaching this limit will lead to a "highly uncertain world." To avoid it, carbon emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. In line with this, India has announced a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, with the goal of becoming Net Zero by 2070. India has already started its sustainable transition, with efforts such as Vision 2050 for Carbon-Neutral Ladakh, 90 green airports by 2024, solar powered villages and heritage sites, and green railways by 2030 reducing overall anticipated carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now until 2030.

About Navitas Solar

Navitas Solar, established in 2013 by five passionate individuals - Vineet Mittal, Sunay Shah, Ankit Singhania, Aditya Singhania, and Saurabh Aggarwal - is one of India's leading solar module manufacturers. They specialise in the production of monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar modules. Backward integration is provided by its subsidiary, Navitas Alpha Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (NARPL), which manufactures EVA Sheets. It is ranked amongst the top 10 Indian solar manufacturers by JMK Research & Analytics. Currently, the organization employs over 300 people across diverse domains. They also serve over 700 customers nationwide, including government, semi-government, and commercial enterprises