Kolkata, February 11 Jupiter International Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has commissioned its third solar cell manufacturing unit in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, doubling its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW.
With the commissioning of the new 1 GW mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) facility, the company's total capacity has increased from 959 MW to about 2 GW.
PERC panels are modified silicon cells that have an additional layer on the back.
The new unit has been developed by Jupiter Solartech Pvt Ltd (JSTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jupiter International.
Located in Katha village in Baddi, Solan district, the facility focuses on high-efficiency mono PERC technology and aims to meet global benchmarks in quality and productivity, the company stated in a press release.
The expansion is expected to double Jupiter's local workforce, creating additional skilled jobs in advanced solar manufacturing operations.
As part of its long-term strategy, the company is also setting up another 1.25 GW TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell line to strengthen its technology portfolio.
"The commissioning of Unit III in Baddi is a major milestone in our journey to scale the company's solar manufacturing capabilities," said Chairman and Managing Director Alok Garodia.
The Kolkata-based company stated that the latest capacity addition strengthens domestic solar manufacturing and supports India's target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.
