Under the global energy transition wave, India is actively laying out its local photovoltaic manufacturing industry chain. Recently, infrastructure company PVV Infra announced a major investment plan to build a 1GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, marking the company's official entry into the high-end photovoltaic manufacturing field.

Intensify TOPCon technology and lock in the new track of photovoltaics

According to the announcement, PVV Infra has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board to jointly promote the construction of this manufacturing base. The project plans a total investment of up to 6.5 billion rupees (approximately 73.4 million US dollars), focusing on the efficient and promising TOPCon battery technology currently available in the market. This measure not only responds to the Indian government's support policies for green energy and local manufacturing, but also targets the growing demand for efficient photovoltaic modules globally and domestically in India.

Transformation of infrastructure enterprises and activation of employment dual effects

PVV Infra's core business was originally focused on the fields of construction and civil engineering. This investment is made through its subsidiary and is a crucial step in its strategic diversification towards the renewable energy sector. The factory is expected to directly create 350 technical and management positions after being put into operation in 2026, and with its industrial driving effect, add about 450 indirect employment opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and surrounding service fields, injecting dual impetus into the local economic development. Keywords: Southeast Asia Engineering Information Network, Overseas Engineering Construction, Overseas Engineering Construction News

Although the company has not yet disclosed a specific timeline for the follow-up progress of the project, this investment undoubtedly adds an important step to the expansion of local photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in India. It not only demonstrates the keen grasp of traditional infrastructure enterprises on the future trends of energy, but also indicates that India has taken another solid step on the road to building an independent and complete photovoltaic industry chain. The successful implementation of this project will have a profound impact on regional industrial upgrading and India's overall energy strategy. Editor/Xu Shengpeng