Jakson Group has commenced work on the first phase of its 6 GW integrated solar ingot-to-module manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, India. The foundation stone for the facility was recently laid by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav at the 113.5 hectare project site in Maksi, Ujjain District.
The facility, which will be built at an investment of over INR 80 billion ($903 million), is described as the largest solar energy production initiative in Madhya Pradesh.
In Phase I, Jakson will establish a 3 GW solar cell line and a 4 GW module line, with backward integration into block and wafer production in later phases. The project aims to build a broader solar energy production ecosystem in the state by supporting the growth of the supply chain and related industries.
“[The project] reaffirms the success of our progressive and investor-friendly policies. The Maksi solar manufacturing center will create skilled jobs for our youth and position our state as the manufacturing and logistics hub of India’s clean energy transition,” said Dr. Mohan Yadav, a Madhya Pradesh government official. “It reflects Madhya Pradesh’s strength as a growth-oriented state with skilled talent and robust infrastructure, while advancing the country’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. [self-reliant India].”
Jakson Group already has a presence in the state through a 150,000 liter per day grain-based ethanol production plant in Balaghat.
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