New Delhi, June 28: Uttar Pradesh is set to transform Jewar into India’s solar manufacturing hub as the state accelerates its clean energy ambitions with a target of generating 20,000 MW of renewable energy over the next two to three years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Saturday.
The announcement came during the foundation stone laying ceremony of SAEL’s ₹8,200 crore integrated solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Gautam Buddh Nagar’s Jewar region.
The upcoming facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 5 GW of solar cells and 5 GW of TOPCon solar modules, strengthening India’s domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem while reducing dependence on imports from countries such as China.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh is already generating nearly 6,000 MW of renewable energy, including more than 2,000 MW from solar power, and aims to more than triple this capacity in the coming years.
He highlighted the success of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, under which over six lakh households in Uttar Pradesh have installed rooftop solar systems, reducing electricity bills by up to 60% while promoting energy self-reliance.
The SAEL project is expected to generate around 20,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, while boosting ancillary industries, logistics, MSMEs, and demand for skilled engineers and technicians.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the state’s broader clean energy strategy, including expanding Compressed Biogas (CBG) production using crop residue and increasing ethanol production. Uttar Pradesh currently contributes nearly 55% of India’s ethanol output, and the state plans to establish 100 CBG plants within the next year.
Beyond renewable energy, Yogi Adityanath announced that Jewar is emerging as a major industrial and infrastructure hub, with projects including a Film City, Apparel City, Toy Park, world-class universities, electronics manufacturing units, and a large logistics hub.
SAEL stated that the manufacturing facility represents a significant investment in India’s energy self-reliance and supports the country’s renewable energy expansion. The company plans to increase its total investment in the project to ₹20,000 crore by 2029-30.
Once operational, the facility is expected to play a key role in meeting India’s growing demand for high-efficiency solar equipment while strengthening exports and supporting the nation’s transition to clean energy.
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