Reliance Industries launches a 20 GW solar cell production line in Jamnagar, Gujarat, enhancing cost-efficiency, boosting the local supply chain, and reducing fossil fuel dependence.
Reliance Industries is gearing up to commission its first solar gigafactory within the current fiscal year. This will mark a significant step in its plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
The company initially plans to establish a 20 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility, which is expected to be operational by the end of fiscal year 2024-25. The capacity will be expanded in stages through 2026.
The gigafactory will be a comprehensive facility that will produce PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and glass—all essential components in converting sunlight into electricity.
Additionally, Reliance plans to commence industrial-scale production of sodium-ion cells at the megawatt level in 2025. This will be followed by a pilot production of 50 MWh of lithium battery cells in 2026.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to establish four giga-factories at Jamnagar in Gujarat, dedicated to manufacturing renewable energy equipment, battery storage, fuel cells, and hydrogen. The solar panels produced at Jamnagar have already received BIS certification, a key milestone for the project.
Reliance has also secured land in Gujarat for renewable energy projects, aligning with its goal to become India’s largest renewable energy developer.
Beyond 20 GW of solar PV manufacturing, the company plans to scale up to 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Reliance highlighted the inefficiencies and rising costs associated with fossil fuels, which have led to high electricity tariffs for consumers.
The company aims to localise its supply chain by establishing this project to reduce import dependency and foster self-sufficiency. It aligns with India’s projected economic growth, aiming for a GDP of $32 trillion by 2047.
