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ReNew to build 6 GW solar wafer and ingot unit in Andhra Pradesh with ₹5400 crore push

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
ReNew to build 6 GW solar wafer and ingot unit in Andhra Pradesh with ₹5400 crore push

It targets upstream wafers and ingots, not panels

ReNew will break ground in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on a ₹5,400 crore, 6 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility. Tied to the state’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, the project aims to strengthen India’s domestic solar supply chain, cut import dependence, and support clean energy targets. It is expected to be commissioned within 24 months and create 2,100 jobs.

  • ReNew plans a 6 GW solar ingot and wafer plant in Anakapalli near Visakhapatnam
  • The ₹5,400 crore investment supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and import reduction
  • Commissioning expected in about 24 months, creating over 2,100 jobs
  • The project aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024
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