Telangana Becomes Solar Powerhouse: 400 MW High-Tech Solar Cell Plant Inaugurated in Hyderabad

• Premier Energies commissioned a new 400 MW solar cell manufacturing facility in Maheshwaram E-City, Hyderabad, on January 22, 2026.
• This expansion increases Premier Energies' total solar cell capacity to 3.6 GW, utilizing state-of-the-art technology for high-quality cell production.
• The company plans an ambitious ₹11,000 crore expansion by 2028, aiming for 10.6 GW solar cell and 11.1 GW module capacity.
• The new plant reduces India's reliance on imported solar cells, saving billions and boosting domestic manufacturing.
• Premier Energies is also venturing into ingot and wafer manufacturing to create an integrated, robust supply chain, aiming to be a global leader outside China.

Why It Matters: Telangana strengthens its renewable energy leadership with a new 400 MW solar cell plant, boosting domestic production.