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Websol picks Rajasthan site for 4-GW solar factory
Websol Energy Systems has selected a new location in Rajasthan for its planned 4-GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility, moving the project from its original site in Odisha. The company said…
Websol Energy Systems has selected a new location in Rajasthan for its planned 4-GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility, moving the project from its original site in Odisha. The company said the shift was driven by better infrastructure and logistics support available in Rajasthan, which is emerging as a solar manufacturing hub.
The factory will produce monocrystalline PERC cells and bifacial modules, with an initial capacity of 2 GW expandable to 4 GW. Websol expects to begin construction in the first half of 2025 and commission the plant by early 2026. The total investment is estimated at about Rs 1,500 crore.
The project is part of Websol's broader expansion plan to capitalise on India's growing solar demand and government push for domestic manufacturing under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The company already operates a 250-MW cell and module line in West Bengal.
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The move to Rajasthan aligns with the state's aggressive push to become a solar manufacturing hub, aided by its abundant land and solar radiation. Websol's shift underscores how state-level incentives and infrastructure are reshaping location choices for renewable energy projects. The PLI scheme for solar PV modules, with a total outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, is the key driver behind such capacity additions. Investors should watch for Websol's ability to secure PLI allocation for this facility and the timeline for achieving the full 4 GW capacity, as delays in commissioning could affect subsidy eligibility.
Source: renewablesnow.com
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