SAEL Industries, a vertically integrated renewable energy company, has commissioned a 1 GWp solar power project at the world’s largest Renewable Energy Park in Khavda, Gujarat, taking the group’s total operational renewable capacity beyond 2 GWp.
The milestone project has been developed through SAEL’s subsidiaries SAEL Solar P4 Private Limited and SAEL Solar P5 Private Limited, with each entity contributing 500 MWp of capacity. The projects are supported by 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), providing long-term revenue visibility and stability.
The solar installations deploy more than 15 lakh TOPCon bifacial solar modules, a technology known for higher efficiency and improved performance in challenging conditions. Notably, over 60% of the modules were assembled at SAEL’s manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan, aligning with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Commenting on the commissioning, Laxit Awla, CEO & Executive Director of SAEL Industries, said the Khavda Renewable Energy Park represents a transformational vision for India’s clean energy future.
He highlighted that the project aligns with the renewable energy ambitions championed by Narendra Modi, aimed at positioning India as a global renewable energy powerhouse while reducing dependence on conventional fuels, generating green employment, and advancing the country’s non-fossil fuel capacity targets for 2030.
Spread across nearly 3,600 acres near India’s western frontier, the Khavda projects underline SAEL’s engineering and execution capabilities. The site presents complex challenges, including saline soil conditions and seasonal flooding, with parts of the land submerged under nearly a metre of water during peak monsoon months. Despite these constraints, the projects were delivered at scale, showcasing robust design and construction practices.
The commissioning of SAEL Solar P4 and P5 further strengthens SAEL’s presence across India’s renewable energy value chain. In a significant manufacturing push, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) allotted 200 acres in November 2025 for SAEL’s proposed integrated 5 GW solar cell and 5 GW module manufacturing facility. The upcoming unit is expected to create substantial employment opportunities and reduce India’s reliance on imported solar components.
