Websol Eyes 4 GW Solar Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh

Websol Energy System has taken a decisive leap in its expansion journey by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board.

This is a step to explore a 4 GW integrated solar cell and module facility in the state. This move reflects Websol’s intent to deepen its presence along the solar value chain.

The project would dovetail with Websol’s already aggressive scaling strategy, which includes a ₹3,000-crore investment to add 4 GW of both solar cell and module capacity. The plan is to build this in two phases, reaching 2 GW by June 2027 and another 2 GW by June 2028, using advanced TOPCon cell technology.

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Currently, the company’s Falta, West Bengal plant runs a 600 MW cell line and a 550 MW module line — with utilization at around 90%. Websol is also on track to commission another 600 MW cell line by October 2025, which would bring its total cell capacity to 1.2 GW.

Sohan Lal Agarwal, MD of Websol, described the pace as “a major milestone” in the company’s roadmap. He emphasised that Websol is now entering a “multi-gigawatt phase,” doubling down on integrated cell-and-module manufacturing.

From an industry standpoint, building a 4 GW facility in Andhra Pradesh strengthens Websol’s vertical integration and positions it well amid India’s rapid solar manufacturing push. It could play a pivotal role in bolstering domestic supply chains, especially as global demand for high-efficiency solar components intensifies.