Jupiter Renewables plans 4.8 GW solar cell factory in Andhra Pradesh. Part of state’s ₹10L cr renewable push with Indosol & Premier Energies.
Project Highlights
🔹 Company: Jupiter Renewables (Jupiter International subsidiary)
🔹 Location: Rambilli, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh
🔹 Investment: ₹2,700 crore
🔹 Capacity:
- 4.8 GW solar PV cells
- 1.5 GW solar modules
🔹 Employment: 2,216 jobs
Phased Implementation
| Phase | Capacity | Investment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2.4 GW cells + 1.5 GW modules | ₹1,504 crore | March 2026 |
| Phase 2 | 2.4 GW cells | ₹1,196 crore | July 2026 |
Andhra’s Solar Manufacturing Boom
Recent Mega Projects
- Indosol Solar
- ₹69,000 crore investment
- Vertically integrated PV manufacturing
- Premier Energies
- Phase 1: ₹1,742 crore (5 GW ingots/wafers)
- Phase 2: ₹4,200 crore (8 GW cells)
State Incentives Driving Growth
✔ Land at ₹50 lakh/acre (142 acres for Jupiter)
✔ 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹1,097 crore)
✔ Power tariff reimbursement (₹1/unit for 10 years)
✔ Decarbonization subsidy (₹118 crore cap)
Strategic Context
India’s Solar Sector Shift
- ALMM mandate from June 2026 bans Chinese imports for govt projects
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme boosting local manufacturing
- Andhra leveraging non-tariff barriers to attract investments
State Targets
🎯 ₹10 lakh crore renewable investments
🎯 7.5 lakh clean energy jobs
Why Andhra Pradesh?
🌞 High solar irradiance for testing/validation
🏗 Pro-business policies under new Naidu government
🚢 Port access for export-oriented manufacturing
⚡ Green energy focus aligns with India’s 500 GW target
Industry Outlook
“Andhra’s incentives and infrastructure are rewriting India’s solar manufacturing map. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu now face serious competition.”
– Renewable Energy Analyst
What’s Next?
📌 More announcements expected as Andhra finalizes deals with other solar giants
📈 State aims to capture 25% of India’s solar manufacturing capacity by 2027
Project approved by Andhra Pradesh Industries Dept. For incentive details, visit APInvest portal. ☀️🏭
