Achieves 60% rise in shipment in last five years
Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar company, has successfully shipped 1 GW solar modules worldwide, a first for any Indian solar manufacturer. Having one of the largest solar manufacturing facilities in India, with modules as well as cell manufacturing capacities, this milestone cements their position as one of India’s leading players in the PV module manufacturing industry.
The company has witnessed a steady rise in the number of modules in the past 27 years, with over 60% of their modules shipped over the last five years. A pioneer in the Indian solar manufacturing industry, the company has shipped modules worldwide to over 30 countries including Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
Speaking on this milestone, Ashish Khanna, ED & CEO, Tata Power Solar, said, “Reaching the 1 GW milestone is a testimony to our module’s global competitiveness andsuperior quality, honed over the last 27 years. The global solar market is witnessing lucrative growth and this milestone is proof that we are a key Indian player in the domestic as well as international market. We have always believed that solar manufacturing is a key driver of jobs in the country, and will continue to build our base in manufacturing and provide the promise of brand Tata.”
Rated ‘Tier I module manufacturer’ by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), Tata Power Solar is known for its qualityand reliable solar modules. To ensure that its customers have access to high quality products, the company’s manufacturing facilities follow international standards using automation and best-in-class technology.
Tata Power Solar, with 27years of deep domain expertise, is one of the pioneering solar manufacturers in the world and India’s largest specialised EPC player. Founded in 1989, the company was originally formed as a joint venture between Tata Power and British Petroleum Solar (BP Solar). As a pioneer and market leader in the solar space, headquartered in Bangalore, Tata Power Solar now operates independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power.
As one of the largest solar manufacturers in India, Tata Power Solar operates world-class manufacturing unit in Bangalore, with a production capacity of 300 MW of modules and 180 MW of cells. It has completed more than 330MW of ground-mount utility scale and 140MW of rooftop and distributed generation projects across the country till date. It also offers a diverse line of solar solutions for both urban and rural markets –these include rooftop solutions, solar pumps and power packs among others. Tata Power Solar is committed to enabling solar everywhere and aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated solar solutions. For more information visit: www.tatapowersolar.com
