MNRE enlistment covers 7,117 MW of N-type TOPCon solar cell capacity at the company’s Butibori facility, with declared cell efficiency of up to 26.8%.
Five things to know about Avaada Electro’s latest solar manufacturing milestone
Avaada Electro Limited, the solar manufacturing arm of Avaada Group, has secured approval for 7.117 GW of N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing capacity under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
The enlistment, included in the 13th revision of ALMM List-II dated October 28, 2026, covers the company’s manufacturing facility at Butibori in Maharashtra.
The development comes as India seeks to expand domestic solar manufacturing capabilities, strengthen clean energy supply chains and reduce dependence on imported solar components. Here are five key things to know about the development.
1. Avaada Electro gets ALMM listing for 7.117 GW solar cell capacity
The latest MNRE notification recognises 7,117 MW of annual nameplate manufacturing capacity for N-type TOPCon solar cells at Avaada Electro’s Butibori facility.
The enlistment adds to India’s growing domestic manufacturing base for advanced solar technologies and strengthens the company’s position in the country’s solar supply chain.
However, the listed capacity represents annual nameplate manufacturing capability, not actual production. The facility’s realised output and saleable capacity will depend on production utilisation, manufacturing yields and product mix.
2. TOPCon solar cells feature declared efficiency of up to 26.8%
A key feature of the enlisted manufacturing capacity is the company’s G12 N-type TOPCon solar cell technology.
According to the company, its cells have a manufacturer-declared maximum efficiency of 26.8%, while the highest listed average cell efficiency stands at 25.89%.
The G12 full-cell model also has a declared maximum power output of 11.81 watts per cell.
TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) is an advanced crystalline silicon solar cell technology designed to improve conversion efficiency compared with conventional cell technologies.
Higher cell efficiency can help generate more electricity from a given surface area, potentially supporting higher-power solar modules and better utilisation of installation space.
3. Butibori facility adds to India’s domestic solar supply chain
Avaada Electro’s 7.117 GW enlisted capacity is located at its Butibori manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.
The company expects the manufacturing platform to serve different segments of India’s solar industry, including solar module manufacturers, renewable energy developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies.
Expanding domestic solar cell production is particularly relevant as India looks to strengthen its position across the solar manufacturing value chain.
While domestic module manufacturing has expanded, access to locally manufactured advanced solar cells remains an important part of building a more resilient supply chain.
The latest enlistment adds to India’s efforts to develop manufacturing capabilities beyond solar module assembly.
4. Company highlights manufacturing quality beyond installed capacity
Avaada Electro says its manufacturing strategy focuses on production quality, operational efficiency, product reliability and cost competitiveness rather than capacity expansion alone.
The company has outlined three principles guiding its manufacturing approach:
- First Time Right: Integrating quality into every stage of production.
- Every Time Right: Maintaining consistent manufacturing standards through disciplined processes.
- Everything Right: Combining product performance, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
These priorities will be important as Indian solar manufacturers face the challenge of competing with established global suppliers on technology, quality and manufacturing costs.
5. Avaada links solar manufacturing expansion with India’s energy security
Commenting on the milestone, Vineet Mittal, Chairman and Whole-time Director of Avaada Electro Limited, said India’s clean energy ambitions must extend beyond installing renewable power capacity to developing and manufacturing advanced technologies domestically.
He described the 7.1 GW TOPCon enlistment as an important step towards building globally competitive solar manufacturing capabilities in India.
Mittal also emphasised the importance of improving cell efficiency, maintaining product quality and delivering consistent performance to customers.
According to the company, the broader ambition is to combine manufacturing scale with technological development and operational discipline to compete in domestic and international markets.
What does the 7.1 GW ALMM enlistment mean for India’s solar industry?
India’s solar expansion requires more than new renewable energy projects. It also depends on the availability of domestically manufactured solar cells, modules and other critical components.
The addition of 7.117 GW of ALMM-enlisted TOPCon cell manufacturing capacity at Avaada Electro’s Butibori facility represents another development in India’s efforts to expand its domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.
However, the longer-term impact will depend on how effectively the company converts its listed manufacturing capacity into actual production, maintains competitive costs and delivers consistent product quality.
As India continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, the ability to manufacture advanced solar technology at scale will remain an important factor in strengthening energy security and reducing supply-chain vulnerabilities.