Jupiter International to invest Rs 65 billion to expand solar manufacturing
Author: PPD Team Date: January 13, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 13, 2025
Jupiter International has announced plans to invest Rs 65 billion over the next three years to expand its solar manufacturing capabilities.
The investment will increase its production capacities to 3 GW for wafers, 9.4 GW for solar cells, and 6 GW for module assembly, enabling the company to meet rising demand for solar solutions while gaining full control over its manufacturing value chain.
The company aims to build an integrated supply chain for all stages of solar manufacturing, improving quality control, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
Significant investments will also be directed toward research and development, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and next-generation technologies such as TOPCon, which enhance solar cell efficiency and durability.
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