Vijayawada, Jan. 12 -- The Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved a landmark greenfield investment by Websol Renewable Private Limited for setting up a fully integrated 8 GW solar manufacturing facility (4 GW Solar Cells /4 GW Solar Modules) at MPSEZ-Naidupeta in Tirupati district, with a total investment of Rs 3,538 crore and direct employment for nearly 2,000 people.

The project will be developed in two phases over 120 acres, with commercial production scheduled from July 2027 and July 2028, making it one of the largest and fastest-grounded solar manufacturing projects in South India.

To ensure globally competitive, low-cost and green operations, the Government has also facilitated land for a dedicated captive solar power plant of ab...