Alpex Solar Opens 2.2 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Plant in India

Alpex Solar inaugurated a 2.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in Uttar Pradesh, expanding affordable solar capacity for millions.

Alpex Solar inaugurated a 2.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in Kosi Kotwan Industrial Area, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The 900,000 square foot facility produces TOPCon solar cells and expands Alpex Solar’s existing manufacturing capacity across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The company plans to add five more manufacturing units in those states.

This factory uses tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology, which improves solar cell efficiency compared to older designs. By scaling domestic production, it directly supports India’s renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on imported solar components.

For millions of Indians, this expansion lowers electricity costs by increasing local solar capacity. It advances energy access for households and businesses while strengthening grid resilience against supply chain disruptions—a critical security benefit in regions with unreliable power.

What to watch: The factory’s output impact on India’s electricity costs and whether the planned units meet the country’s 2027 renewable targets. Caveats: Facts derived from pv magazine’s reporting; no independent verification was provided. The source notes this is a new facility, not yet fully operational at scale.

Source: pv magazine