TP Solar Records 1 GW Module, 0.9 GW Cell Production in Q2
TP Solar Limited, which is the solar manufacturing division of Tata Power and a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has announced impressive manufacturing results for the second quarter of FY27, generating 1 GW of solar modules and 0.9 GW of solar cells from July to September 2026.
In the initial half of FY27, which spans from April to September 2026, the firm produced 2 GW of solar modules and 1.8 GW of solar cells. The production numbers demonstrate TP Solar's ongoing increase in manufacturing capacity, enhanced operational efficiency, and expanding role in India's domestic solar manufacturing landscape.
The company runs a 4.3 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, noted as one of India’s biggest single-site solar manufacturing plants. Tata Power, through TPREL, has allocated around Rs.4,300 crore to develop the facility as part of its plan to enhance local solar manufacturing capabilities and lessen reliance on imported solar parts.
The production plant creates solar modules that align with India’s Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) standards and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) criteria.
By producing solar cells and modules locally, TP Solar seeks to meet the rising need for domestic solar equipment in utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and other renewable energy sectors.
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Utilizing state-of-the-art Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) and Mono PERC technologies, the Tirunelveli facility features contemporary manufacturing methods aimed at enhancing solar cell efficiency, product quality, and production dependability.
The facility incorporates systems powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) along with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to optimize manufacturing processes, boost productivity, and enhance overall operational efficiency. These technologies facilitate automated material handling, production oversight, and process enhancement.
In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the facility has set a notable standard for workforce inclusion, with nearly 80 percent of its employees being women. Tata Power’s workforce makeup showcases its focus on diversity, skills enhancement, and inclusive job opportunities within India’s growing clean energy manufacturing industry.
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The Rs.4,300 crore investment is a key element of Tata Power’s extensive plan to create a cohesive renewable energy value chain, which includes local solar equipment production, renewable energy generation, and clean energy offerings. The company's growth in manufacturing coincides with India's push for greater self-sufficiency in solar cell and module production, especially as local demand rises due to renewable energy capacity increases and government programs promoting local manufacturing.
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With 2 GW of solar modules and 1.8 GW of solar cells manufactured in the initial half of FY27, TP Solar is further solidifying its role in India’s solar manufacturing sector. The Tirunelveli facility is anticipated to significantly support Tata Power’s growth in renewable energy, while aiding India’s long-term clean energy shift, local manufacturing goals, and aspirations for net-zero emissions.