Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 27, World Green Energy (WGE) announced it has signed a land sublease agreement with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd. (TSSEZL) for 50 acres at the Gopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha. The agreement was signed by Manikanta Naik, managing director of Tata Steel SEZ Ltd., and Srinibash Sahoo, managing director of World Green Energy. The project will enable the establishment of a 2GW TOPCon solar cell facility and a 1.2GW TOPCon solar module manufacturing unit.

Srinibash Sahoo said: “Our upcoming project at Gopalpur will be a cornerstone in India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. We are proud that our efforts are aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision for a self-reliant, carbon-neutral India by 2047, and we are grateful for the leadership and support extended by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha in enabling this journey. This project will cater to both domestic and global markets while generating local employment and skill development opportunities.”

Manikanta Naik added: “We are delighted to partner with World Green Energy on this transformative project. Their investment reflects the strategic advantages Gopalpur Industrial Park offers and reinforces our vision to develop this region into a sustainable, future-ready industrial destination.”

The new facility will incorporate advanced technologies aimed at delivering high-efficiency solar cells and modules. Once in operation, it is expected to strengthen India’s solar supply chain and position Odisha as a significant contributor to the country’s renewable energy expansion.

In its statement, World Green Energy emphasized the broader significance of the project: “For Odisha, the deal represents more than industrial growth — it aligns with India’s broader national vision. Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and his dream of making India a carbon-neutral nation is guiding beacons for the renewable energy sector. World Green Energy’s investment is positioned as a contribution to this vision, while being driven effectively by the leadership of Odisha’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, who has been championing industrial development and green growth in the state.”

The project is expected to contribute to India’s clean energy transition by supplying high-performance solar components to both domestic and international markets. It also highlights the role of Odisha as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing and renewable energy development.

By combining World Green Energy’s investment with Tata Steel SEZ’s industrial infrastructure, the initiative reflects a collaborative approach to supporting technological progress, job creation, and sustainable growth. The facility at Gopalpur will reinforce the integration of renewable energy production within India’s industrial landscape while advancing regional development goals.

The agreement marks a milestone for both World Green Energy and Tata Steel SEZ, showcasing Gopalpur Industrial Park’s potential to attract large-scale renewable energy investments and contribute to the long-term objectives of India’s energy sector.