Uttar Pradesh Solar Plant to Lift India’s Exports and Self-Reliance

Uttar Pradesh Solar Plant to Lift India’s Exports and Self-Reliance

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that a new solar manufacturing hub in Jewar will expand India’s export potential. The facility accelerates the nation’s drive toward clean energy self-sufficiency while creating extensive regional employment opportunities.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday stated that the upcoming solar manufacturing facility in Jewar will play a critical role in strengthening India’s export capabilities and advancing the vision of a self-reliant nation.

Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Cell Solar Manufacturing Plant, the Chief Minister said the project aims to build large-scale production capacity in the renewable energy sector.

“Their goal is to develop a manufacturing capacity of 6 gigawatts for solar cells and 5 gigawatts of solar modules from this plant,” CM Yogi said, noting that SAEL Industries Limited is executing the Rs 8,200 crore investment.

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He said the plant would not only strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem but also boost exports.

“I believe that this solar cell manufacturing hub will also play a major role in increasing India’s export power. This means it will help in achieving the Prime Minister’s goal of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ (Self-reliant India),” he said.

Highlighting the localisation of advanced technologies, the Chief Minister said India would no longer need to depend on imports in this sector.

“The technologies for which we previously had to depend on the world—on China and other countries—will now be available right here in Jewar. SAEL Industries Limited is going to undertake this work right here in Jewar,” he added.

CM Yogi also underlined the employment potential of the project, saying it would benefit multiple sectors.

“Through this, thousands of direct and indirect jobs will be created. Along with MSMEs, logistics, and allied industries, it will also provide opportunities for engineers and technicians to work in a new field. A new effort has begun in that direction, and through this, the youth of Uttar Pradesh will also get an opportunity to lead the green economy,” he said.

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Earlier in the day, CM Yogi participated in the foundation stone-laying ceremony of electronics manufacturing plants of Amber and Ascent in Gautam Buddha Nagar and highlighted the state’s push towards becoming a hub for electronics production and exports.

He also inaugurated the two-day ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Mega-Campaign 2026‘ in Gorakhpur, terming it part of a larger ideological and organisational training exercise of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The training programme, organised as part of the BJP’s ideological and organisational exercise, witnessed the participation of party workers and dignitaries from across the region.

Future Outlook

Uttar Pradesh is rapidly expanding its green infrastructure, targeting 20,000 MW of renewable capacity within two to three years, up from its current 6,000 MW. Domestic adoption supports this shift, with 600,000 families cutting power bills by 50% to 60% through the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, contributing 2,000 MW of rooftop solar power.

Geopolitical energy disruptions highlight the necessity of this transition. In response, Uttar Pradesh has also expanded its biofuel output, with its sugar industry now producing 55% of India’s ethanol. The state operates the highest number of compressed biogas units nationally, with 100 additional plants planned by 2027 to turn crop residue into clean fuel and farmer revenue.

FAQs

What is the production capacity of the Jewar solar plant?

The facility is designed to achieve an annual manufacturing output of 6 gigawatts for solar cells and 5 gigawatts for solar modules.

Who is constructing the new solar manufacturing hub in Jewar?

SAEL Industries Limited is developing the manufacturing plant with a projected investment of Rs 8,200 crore.

What are the renewable energy targets for Uttar Pradesh?

The state government aims to increase its green energy capacity to 20,000 MW over the next two to three years, building on its current 6,000 MW output.

How much power does rooftop solar generate in Uttar Pradesh?

Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, more than 600,000 households have installed panels, collectively generating over 2,000 MW of decentralized solar power.