SAEL Sets Up 5GW Integrated Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Facility at Jewar.

SAEL Industries has unveiled an integrated 5 gigawatt (GW) solar cell and module manufacturing facility at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant investment in the state's renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility, being developed through the company's subsidiary, SAEL Solar P6 Pvt Ltd (SSP6PL), was held on Saturday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The integrated solar manufacturing unit will be built at an investment of around ₹8,200 crore and is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities for solar cells and modules.

Speaking at the event, Adityanath highlighted the rapid industrial transformation taking place in the Jewar region.

"Today, the transformation is clearly visible. I landed at Jewar Airport. Domestic commercial flights have already started from there, and international flights will commence soon. The foundation has been laid for an electronic components and electronic circuit manufacturing project with an investment of approximately ₹7,000 crore. Similarly, the foundation has also been laid for a modern solar cell manufacturing unit at a cost of ₹8,200 crore," the chief minister said.

He said the projects underscore Uttar Pradesh's emergence as a key destination for manufacturing investments, supported by improving infrastructure and connectivity in the Jewar region.