India-based renewable energy company SAEL Industries has begun construction of a large-scale solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, through its subsidiary SAEL Solar P6.
The project, located within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area in Gautam Buddha Nagar, will feature an integrated 5GW solar cell and 5GW solar module manufacturing unit on a 200-acre plot.
SAEL is investing approximately Rs82bn in this project, which was first announced by the company in July 2025.
The facility is set to produce high-efficiency tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells and modules. It is expected to generate around 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect employment opportunities during its operation.
According to statements from the company, manufacturing both products at a single site is intended to bolster supply chain integration and lessen reliance on imported solar equipment.
The development aims to contribute to the region’s economic growth through increased industrial activity, support for ancillary businesses and infrastructure expansion.
It aligns with initiatives by the Government of India to increase domestic renewable energy production and build a more self-sufficient solar manufacturing sector.
Commenting on the groundbreaking ceremony, the company said: “Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath Ji laid the foundation stone for our Integrated Solar Manufacturing Facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone for SAEL.
“We were honoured by the presence of Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna, Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', Shri Dhirendra Singh, MLA Hon’ble Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly, senior officials from YEIDA and NIAL [Noida International Airport], industry leaders, SAEL leadership team and employees from across project sites.”
SAEL Industries indicated that this investment represents a long-term strategy to strengthen its position in the country’s renewable energy sector.
Once operational, the new plant is expected to help meet rising demand for domestically manufactured solar technology and further the region’s development as a centre for renewable energy manufacturing.
