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Fujiyama Commissions 1 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh

1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh was commissioned with a total investment of INR 300 crores, funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt.

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Fujiyama Commissions 1 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant in UP

Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has commissioned a 1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step in its backward integration strategy. The facility was commissioned on January 21, 2026, with a total investment of INR 300 crores, funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt.

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Manufacturing Integration

The Dadri solar cell plant was inaugurated by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary, MNRE. The facility has been strategically aligned with Fujiyama’s existing manufacturing footprint at the same location, strengthening operational integration.

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The company currently operates a total solar panel manufacturing capacity of 1.6 GW, of which 1.2 GW is located at Dadri. The entire 1 GW solar cell capacity will be utilised for captive consumption, supporting the company’s solar panel manufacturing operations.

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Project Execution and Timeline

The solar cell manufacturing project was completed within six months, significantly faster than typical industry timelines. The execution also resulted in cost savings compared to the originally budgeted amount, reflecting strong project management and execution capabilities.

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Chairman and Joint Managing Director Pawan Kumar Garg said, "The commissioning of our solar cell manufacturing facility at Dadri represents a significant step in strengthening Fujiyama's manufacturing integration. By bringing solar cell production in-house, we are improving visibility and control across the value chain, reducing reliance on imported cells and improving supply reliability for our solar panel operations."

"As our business is primarily focused on the domestic market with negligible export exposure, this integrated facility also insulates us from global trade uncertainties and tariff-related disruptions. This facility supports our objective of building Indian manufacturing capabilities and positions Fujiyama to profitably capitalize on end-to-end solar solutions as it continues to scale across India," he added.

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Manufacturing Footprint Across India

Fujiyama operates manufacturing facilities across multiple locations in India, with Dadri now housing both solar panel and solar cell manufacturing. The company’s manufacturing portfolio spans solar panels, inverters, lithium and tubular batteries, chargers, and power-electronics systems across more than 500 SKUs.

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These include Dadri (Uttar Pradesh) where company houses manufacturing capacities of 1.2 GW for solar panels and 1 GW for solar cells. Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) also houses 368 MW solar panels  1,084 MW solar inverters manufacturing units. In Bawal (Haryana), the company operates 1,318 MWh tubular batteries site and a 71 MW of solar panels unit, while in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, company has 325 MW solar PCU and UPS units.

MNRE Uttar Pradesh solar manufacturing cell manufacturing Fujiyama Santosh Kumar Sarangi Rajesh Kulhari Pawan Kumar Garg
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