Jupiter International Boosts Himachal Solar Cell Capacity
Jupiter International announced that it has increased its solar cell production capacity at its Baddi facility in Himachal Pradesh from 2 GW to 3.25 GW with an investment of Rs.550 crore.
The company located in Kolkata has launched its Unit IV at the Baddi manufacturing site, increasing its TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell production capacity by 1.25 GW.
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The firm has allocated Rs.550 crore to establish this unit, representing a major technological advancement that enhances its capacity to produce next-generation, high-efficiency solar cells in large quantities as the market progressively leans toward elevated efficiency standards and performance-driven purchasing.
TOPCon technology is seen as the next stage in the production of mainstream solar cells, providing greater efficiency capabilities and enhanced durability over time.
“With Unit IV, Jupiter accelerates its transition from scaling capacity to scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities,” according to the company.
“Commencement of production at Unit IV baddi will be a defining step in Jupiter’s technology journey. By bringing 1.25 GW of TOPCon capacity into production, we are scaling next-generation cell technology that raises the bar on efficiency and long-term performance. We are doing this with a clear focus on manufacturing excellence, sustainability consciousness, and high-skilled job creation,” says Dhruv Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter International Limited.
“It provides a technology platform on which Jupiter is scaling up to build a 3 GW TopCon ++ performance fab to be commissioned in Nagpur at the end of the year,” Sharma adds.
The newest facility comes after the launch of Jupiter International's 1 GW mono-PERC solar cell production unit in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. This was the firm's third solar cell production facility, established by its wholly owned subsidiary, Jupiter Solartech Pvt Ltd, which expanded the company's manufacturing capacity. Situated in Village Katha in the Solan district, the facility emphasizes high-efficiency mono PERC technology and has been instrumental in bolstering the company’s domestic manufacturing presence.
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Recently, Vikram Solar has recently finalized a domestic cell acquisition deal with Jupiter International Limited to obtain TOPCon solar cells and mono PERC solar cells, totaling 2 GW of ALMM-compliant crystalline solar cells.
Vikram Solar disclosed in a regulatory filing that it has reached an agreement with Jupiter International to secure a contract totaling around Rs 2,000 crore. The order arrives as Vikram Solar is enhancing its own cell production, but there is a notable disparity compared to its module production capacity.
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The Jupiter agreement helps bridge that gap. The updated ALCM framework will come into force in June this year, requiring new projects to utilize cells produced domestically as well. Currently, there is a noticeable gap between cell production and module capacity, which is anticipated to exert pressure on prices in the short to medium term. The majority of cell production capability outside Jupiter International is primarily held by manufacturers who will mainly utilize it for internal use.