West Bengal Allots Land to Websol for Rs. 15-17 bn Solar Plant
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

West Bengal Allots Land to Websol for Rs. 15-17 bn Solar Plant

The West Bengal government has allotted around 54.20 acres at Falta Industrial Park to Websol Energy System for establishing a greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility. The company said the land was allocated after it assessed locations near its existing operations at the Falta Special Economic Zone.

The proposed facility will involve an investment of Rs. 15-17 bn and will have solar cell manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. It will also have 4 GW of solar module capacity, with the overall development planned in two phases of 2 GW each.

Websol said the expansion would build on more than three decades of operating experience in West Bengal. The company identified access to skilled manpower, established supplier relationships and familiarity with the local industrial ecosystem as factors supporting its decision to expand in the state.

The project is expected to create a larger integrated manufacturing base for Websol in eastern India. The company said the facility would support its expansion as domestic solar manufacturing capacity increases to meet the country’s rising renewable energy requirements.

Websol Chairman and Managing Director Sohan Lal Agarwal said the company’s entry into solar manufacturing in the mid-1990s had taken place when India’s industry was at an early stage. He said the new land allotment would enable the company to operate at a significantly larger scale while remaining close to its established ecosystem, workforce and operating base.

Executive Director Sanjana Khaitan said the immediate focus would be on moving from land allotment to construction, commissioning and utilisation. She added that the company would measure growth not only through installed capacity but also through the efficiency with which capacity supports production, deliveries and revenue, in line with its 2028 targets.

The West Bengal government has allotted around 54.20 acres at Falta Industrial Park to Websol Energy System for establishing a greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility. The company said the land was allocated after it assessed locations near its existing operations at the Falta Special Economic Zone. The proposed facility will involve an investment of Rs. 15-17 bn and will have solar cell manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. It will also have 4 GW of solar module capacity, with the overall development planned in two phases of 2 GW each. Websol said the expansion would build on more than three decades of operating experience in West Bengal. The company identified access to skilled manpower, established supplier relationships and familiarity with the local industrial ecosystem as factors supporting its decision to expand in the state. The project is expected to create a larger integrated manufacturing base for Websol in eastern India. The company said the facility would support its expansion as domestic solar manufacturing capacity increases to meet the country’s rising renewable energy requirements. Websol Chairman and Managing Director Sohan Lal Agarwal said the company’s entry into solar manufacturing in the mid-1990s had taken place when India’s industry was at an early stage. He said the new land allotment would enable the company to operate at a significantly larger scale while remaining close to its established ecosystem, workforce and operating base. Executive Director Sanjana Khaitan said the immediate focus would be on moving from land allotment to construction, commissioning and utilisation. She added that the company would measure growth not only through installed capacity but also through the efficiency with which capacity supports production, deliveries and revenue, in line with its 2028 targets.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Welspun One unveils Diwali campaign for World Trade Center Thane

Welspun One has unveiled A Dream Diwali, a festive brand film promoting World Trade Center Thane, its proposed mixed-use development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The campaign uses individual interpretations of an ideal Diwali to introduce the experiences and offerings planned at the development.The film follows different characters as they share their festive wishes and go about activities such as shopping, meeting friends, playing games and spending time with family. Through these everyday moments, the campaign presents the idea that celebrations are personal and that different ge..

Next Story
Equipment

BorgWarner secures three turbocharger contracts with global powertrain leader

BorgWarner has secured three new turbocharger contracts with a global powertrain technology company. The wins comprise one contract for its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and two for its wastegate turbocharger. The technologies will be deployed in the customer's light-vehicle gasoline platforms in South America and Europe, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.The VTG turbochargers are designed for gasoline engines operating under demanding conditions and high-boost pressure requirements. They are engineered to support Miller-cycle engines and withstand exhaust temperatures ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

International Digi Yatra Trials Begin at Seven Airports

India has begun trials of Digi Yatra for international passengers at seven airports, allowing eligible Indian passport holders to use facial recognition at selected airport checkpoints. The facility is currently limited to Indian nationals with e-passports travelling on selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. The Civil Aviation Ministry announced the trials on 1 November, with testing scheduled through December 2026. A wider rollout is expected in 2027 after the ministry assesses passenger feedback gathered during the trial period, according to PTI. The system is inten..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code