In a significant boost to India's domestic renewable energy manufacturing capacity, Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated new solar and wind manufacturing facilities by the INOXGFL Group on Thursday. The new plants, located near Ahmedabad, mark a major expansion for the state's clean energy sector.
Details of the New Manufacturing Facilities
The newly inaugurated projects include two key facilities. The first is the initial phase of Inox Solar's 3-gigawatt (GW) solar module manufacturing plant situated in Bavla. This fully automated facility will produce advanced N-type TOPCon bifacial modules using M10R and G12R cell technology. These next-generation modules are designed for higher efficiency, lower degradation rates, and improved overall energy output compared to older models.
The second facility is Inox Wind's 1.2 GW nacelle and hub manufacturing unit at Kalyangarh. This plant will manufacture critical components for the company's 3 MW wind turbines and its upcoming, more powerful 4X MW class turbines. This expansion is set to strengthen Inox Wind's operational footprint across western and southern India.
Economic Impact and Government Vision
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi emphasized that these projects will reinforce Gujarat's leadership in the clean energy domain while creating over 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. He stated that such investments are crucial for strengthening India's renewable manufacturing capabilities and ensuring long-term energy security.
"The capital invested here provides the best returns, including interest," Sanghavi said. He credited the state's policy-driven approach for making Gujarat the country's largest hub for solar cell, solar glass, and solar panel manufacturing. He further revealed that Gujarat is progressing towards becoming a national hub for both semiconductor and solar power production. Following the inauguration, the minister visited semiconductor companies like Micron Technology, Kaynes Semicon, and CG Semi at the Sanand 2 GIDC estate.
Corporate Growth and Future Projections
Devansh Jain, Executive Director of INOXGFL Group, highlighted that the new facilities would significantly expand the group's technological capabilities across both wind and solar energy verticals. He projected strong financial growth for the group's clean energy arm, driven by this manufacturing expansion and independent power production.
"Inox Clean's consolidated revenues are expected to scale to about Rs 30,000 crore by the financial year 2028," Jain announced. This ambitious target underscores the group's confidence in the growing renewable energy market and the strategic importance of the new manufacturing bases in Gujarat.
The inauguration of these plants represents a concrete step towards enhancing India's self-reliance in renewable energy technology, aligning with national goals for sustainable development and industrial growth.
