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Premier Energies Launches 7 GW Solar Cell Plant in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM
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Premier Energies has inaugurated a 7 gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant expansion in India’s solar technology sector.
Premier Energies today inaugurated a 7 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, a move that positions the company among the largest producers in the country.
The new facility will produce high‑efficiency photovoltaic cells, contributing substantially to India’s renewable energy targets and the national grid’s solar capacity.
The commissioning aligns with Premier Energies’ strategy to scale up production and meet the growing demand for solar modules, both domestically and for export.
Industry analysts expect the plant to create thousands of jobs and stimulate the local supply chain, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s emerging status as a renewable energy hub.
The new facility will produce high‑efficiency photovoltaic cells, contributing substantially to India’s renewable energy targets and the national grid’s solar capacity.
The commissioning aligns with Premier Energies’ strategy to scale up production and meet the growing demand for solar modules, both domestically and for export.
Industry analysts expect the plant to create thousands of jobs and stimulate the local supply chain, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s emerging status as a renewable energy hub.