Jakson plans Rs 6,863 crore solar cell, wafer plant in Kurnool
By Siddharth VermaBusiness Correspondent, Peepals Bharat
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Jakson Group plans a Rs 6,863 crore plant in Kurnool to make solar ingots, wafers and cells, with about 2,000 jobs, reports from October 26, 2026 said.
What Happened
Jakson Group plans to invest Rs 6,863 crore in an integrated solar manufacturing plant in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, according to reports from October 26, 2026 onward. The plant at Meedivemula village in Orvakal mandal would make silicon ingots, wafers and solar cells, the upstream parts of a solar panel that India still largely imports. Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has recommended allotting 290 acres to the company's unit, Jakson Integrated Solar, and the project is expected to create about 2,000 jobs across three construction phases.
Key Facts
- Investment: Rs 6,863 crore in an integrated solar manufacturing plant in Kurnool district.
- Site: Meedivemula village, Orvakal mandal; the SIPB has recommended a 290-acre allotment.
- Capacity: most reports give 10 GW a year for ingots and wafers and 5 GW for solar cells.
- Jobs: about 2,000, across three construction phases.
- Timeline: one report says the first phase, 3 GW each of ingots and wafers and of cells, is targeted for commercial production in May 2028, with the rest by 2030; other reports say no construction timeline has been announced.
- The company runs a 1.2 GW module plant in Greater Noida and is building a 6 GW facility at Maksi in Madhya Pradesh, reports say.
Why It Matters
A solar panel is built in stages. Polysilicon is melted and grown into large crystals called ingots; the ingots are sliced into thin wafers; wafers are processed into cells that turn sunlight into electricity; and cells are assembled into modules, the panels seen on rooftops. India has built a large industry for the last step, assembling modules, but most ingots, wafers and cells have been imported. That leaves Indian solar projects exposed to price swings, supply disruption and trade disputes.
A plant that makes ingots, wafers and cells in one place moves Indian manufacturing further up that chain. The capacity reported, 10 GW of ingots and wafers and 5 GW of cells a year, is large: it would supply the core of several gigawatts of solar panels annually. For a company that already makes modules, it also means less dependence on imported parts for its own products.
For Andhra Pradesh, the project adds to efforts to turn Kurnool district, in the state's Rayalaseema region, into a major industrial hub, a goal state reports have highlighted this year. About 2,000 jobs across the construction phases, plus the supplier, transport and service work that usually grows around a large plant, would be a significant addition to the local economy in Orvakal and nearby mandals.
The project is not yet final. The SIPB step is a recommendation for land allotment, which still needs further approvals, and reports differ on the construction timeline. Projects of this scale are often built in phases over several years, so the jobs and output will arrive gradually.
| Detail | Reported |
|---|---|
| Investment | Rs 6,863 crore |
| Location | Meedivemula, Orvakal mandal, Kurnool |
| Land | 290 acres (SIPB recommendation) |
| Ingot and wafer capacity | 10 GW a year |
| Cell capacity | 5 GW a year |
| Jobs | About 2,000 across three phases |
Impact
Short-term: The next steps are final land allotment and state approvals, followed by construction. Local contractors and suppliers may see early work once building begins.
Long-term: If completed, the plant would reduce India's reliance on imported solar ingots, wafers and cells, support the country's renewable energy targets with domestic supply, and anchor a manufacturing cluster in Kurnool.
Who is affected: Job seekers in Kurnool and Rayalaseema; solar developers who need reliable cell supply; Indian module makers; and importers of Chinese solar components.
Key Takeaway
Jakson Group's planned Rs 6,863 crore plant in Kurnool would make solar ingots, wafers and cells, the parts India mostly imports, and could create about 2,000 jobs, pending final land allotment and approvals.
Questions and Answers
What is Jakson Group building in Andhra Pradesh?
An integrated solar manufacturing plant in Kurnool district to make silicon ingots, wafers and solar cells, with a planned investment of Rs 6,863 crore.
How many jobs will the Jakson Kurnool plant create?
About 2,000 jobs across three construction phases, according to reports.
Is the project approved?
Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board has recommended allotting 290 acres. Final allotment and other approvals are still needed.
Why are ingots, wafers and cells important?
They are the core parts of a solar panel. India assembles many modules but imports most of these parts, so making them at home reduces dependence on imports.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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