Amp Energy, Websol enter JV for 1.2 GW solar cells, modules

23 Sep 2022 CW Team

Amp Energy India plans of manufacturing 1.2 GW solar cells and modules through a joint venture company in partnership with Websol Energy Systems.

"Amp Energy plans JV with Websol Energy for 1.2 GW solar module and cells production. It is proposed to set up the (module and cell) unit in a JV company in which Websol will hold 51 per cent and Amp Energy will hold the 49 per cent,” it said.

The companies have already entered into a term sheet for establishment of a JV for production of monocrystalline PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact) solar cells and modules in two phases of 600 MW each at Websol's existing unit at Falta in West Bengal.

The term sheet is subject to both parties agreeing on certain commercial terms and definitive agreements, according to company statement.

Amp Energy India is a renewable energy independent power producer with a total portfolio of over 2 gigawatt (GW) spread across 15 states in the country.

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