Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has moved into the manufacture of photovoltaic ingots and wafers after its board approved the venture on 30 April 2026. The company has planned a major capital allocation of Rs 65 billion (Rs 65 bn) to establish facilities with a total capacity of 10 GW. The investment marks a strategic expansion into the upstream segment of the solar value chain. The new plants will produce ingots and wafers, which serve as the principal raw materials for solar cells and modules, and aim to reduce reliance on imports that currently supply a large share of these components. The article noted that much of the present supply is sourced from China, and domestic capacity for such upstream manufacturing remains limited. The move is positioned to support India’s broader push for self-reliance in renewable energy manufacturing. The project will be delivered in two phases, with each phase adding five GW of capacity, enabling staged commissioning and resource management. This phased approach is intended to allow the company to scale operations and manage supply chain integration progressively. The proposed facility size places the company among the larger domestic producers once fully operational. The company framed the initiative as an opportunity to secure greater control of inputs, enhance margins and provide stronger supply support for its existing solar portfolio. It expects that early entry into ingot and wafer production will yield competitive advantage as India expands its manufacturing base. The plan also aligns with anticipated regulatory shifts affecting upstream components. The initiative was reported as consistent with recent expansions to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List III and broader policy measures aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capability. Company executives linked the investment to national objectives on energy security and reduced exposure to global supply disruptions. The project reflects a wider trend of integration across the solar value chain among Indian firms.