Wedoany.com Report on Feb 28th, Solar manufacturer Jupiter International has commissioned a third photovoltaic cell production line at its facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, doubling its overall manufacturing capacity. This expansion adds 1 GW of monocrystalline Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) cell capacity, bringing the total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW from the existing base of 959 MW.
The new cell line was commissioned by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jupiter Solartech Private Limited (JSTPL). As part of its vertical integration and technology upgrade strategy, the company also plans to advance the construction of a 1.25 GW Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cell production line. Alok Garodia, Chairman of Jupiter International, said, "The commissioning of Unit III at Baddi is a significant milestone in our journey to expand the company's solar manufacturing capabilities. This expansion reiterates Jupiter's commitment to the vision of providing world-class clean energy technology, Made in India, for India and the world."
Headquartered in Kolkata, Jupiter International emphasized that its approach of combining manufacturing with R&D is solidifying its position as a technology-driven PV manufacturer. By early 2026, as part of its vertical integration plan, the company aims to achieve an annual wafer capacity of 3 GW within the next three years. An integrated facility planned in Butibori, Nagpur, will encompass wafer, cell, and module production, while a separate cell and module factory in Odisha will complement this expansion strategy.
The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest INR 109 billion (approximately USD 1.24 billion) in the planned facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Furthermore, in January 2025, Jupiter signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to develop a solar cell and module manufacturing facility in eastern India. Under the agreement, its subsidiary Jupiter Renewables will invest INR 20.05 billion (approximately USD 231 million) to build a factory with an annual cell capacity of 4.2 GW and module assembly capacity of 3.6 GW.
