Jupiter International adds 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell capacity

Jupiter International expanded its solar cell manufacturing capacity at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh from 2 GW to 3.25 GW, investing ₹550 crore. The Kolkata-based company inaugurated Unit IV, adding 1.25 GW of TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell capacity.

TOPCon cells offer higher efficiency and better long-term performance than older technologies, the company said. The investment marks a shift from scaling capacity to scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities.

"Commencement of production at Unit IV baddi will be a defining step in Jupiter’s technology journey. By bringing 1.25 GW of TOPCon capacity into production, we are scaling next-generation cell technology that raises the bar on efficiency and long-term performance. We are doing this with a clear focus on manufacturing excellence, sustainability consciousness, and high-skilled job creation," said Dhruv Sharma, Chief Executive Officer.

Sharma added that the company plans to commission a 3 GW TOPCon++ performance fab in Nagpur by the end of the year.