Solar energy capacity expands in India via Premier Energies and NTPC

Premier Energies Limited has commissioned a 7 GW N-type TOPCon G12R solar cell manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. Developed with a capital expenditure of ₹3,293 crore, the 101-acre plant has commenced trial production, bringing the company’s total solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW. The facility features a Zero Liquid Discharge system for water recycling and aims for an average solar cell efficiency of approximately 25.8%.

Separately, NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced the commercial operation of 68.22 MW of solar power capacity at its Dahod Solar PV Project in Gujarat. This addition is part of a larger 200 MW solar project and increases the NTPC Green Energy Group’s total commercial generation capacity to 10,911.08 MW. The project supports the company’s broader strategy to expand clean energy assets within India’s renewable energy sector.