CM Stalin Inaugurates India’s Largest Single-Location Solar Plant

In another big boost to India’s renewable energy sector, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin commissioned TP Solar Ltd, the newly inaugurated 4.3-GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility, by Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. Located in Gangaikondan SIPCOT in the Tirunelveli district, this new facility is now the largest integrated solar plant in India at a single site. With a total outlay of Rs 3,800 crore, the plant is set to generate 4,000 job opportunities of which 80% are reserved for women.

Inauguration of the facility could be said to be one of the big achievements of Tamil Nadu and the renewable energy sector in India. After the inauguration, CM Stalin visited the facility and interacted with the staff, particularly the women workforce, who shared their experiences working in the plant.

Key Highlights:

• Location: Gangaikondan SIPCOT, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu

• Investment: Rs 3,800 crore

• Capacity: 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing

• Employment: 4,000 jobs, 80% of the workforce are women

• Expansion Potential: The plant has the potential to expand its capacity from 4.3 GW to 8 GW in the future

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, participated in the event through video conferencing and expressed gratitude to the Tamil Nadu government, particularly CM Stalin, for extending their support for establishing the plant. He emphasized on jobs for women from local areas, within a range of 100 km.

Foundation Stone for Vikram Solar’s New Plant

• CM Stalin laid the foundation stone for a new solar plant being put up by Vikram Solar Ltd at an investment of Rs 2,574 crore.

• This new establishment will produce solar cells of 3 GW and solar modules of 6 GW, additionally supporting India towards its solar energy ambitions.

Tamil Nadu's Economic Vision

• Tamil Nadu is the second-largest economy in India well known for being a prominent leader in industrial production and exports.

• The 2024-25 economic survey commended Tamil Nadu for its cavalier ability to attract investments and economic growth.

• From May 2021 onwards, investment projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore had been hedged by the state government, a number that is expected to create 31 lakh jobs. 

• The investment projects of the government would propel the state toward the economy of $1 trillion in the year 2030.

Conclusion 

• The state is trying to create a huge number of job opportunities for the youth and consolidate Tamil Nadu as a chosen destination for industrial investments.

• This commitment to renewable energy and economic growth will ensure that Tamil Nadu becomes a linchpin in India's industrial future and in global efforts toward sustainable energy.