In a move to deepen regional cooperation on clean energy, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Energy, Hon. (Eng.) Kumara Jayakody, and Maldives’ Minister of State for Environment and Tourism, Muaviyath Mohamed, visited Jakson Group’s advanced solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida this week.
The high-level delegation toured the company’s fully automated production lines and was briefed on its latest photovoltaic technologies. The facility, with an annual capacity of 1.2 GW, produces state-of-the-art TOPCon modules that are already powering leading renewable energy projects across India and abroad.
Discussions during the visit centred on opportunities for collaboration in solar technology adoption, project execution, and supply-chain development. The ministers emphasised how such expertise could help Sri Lanka achieve its ambitious target of generating 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, while also supporting the Maldives’ goal of achieving carbon neutrality and strengthening long-term economic resilience.
“India is at the forefront of the global clean energy transition, and witnessing manufacturing at this scale and sophistication is invaluable,” said Minister Jayakody. “We are impressed by the innovation and quality at Jakson. This visit is an important step toward leveraging partnerships to advance Sri Lanka’s energy security and sustainability objectives.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Muaviyath Mohamed noted, “The Maldives is committed to a green future, with renewable energy at the centre of our sustainability journey. Jakson Group’s innovation in renewable and alternate fuels is commendable and reflects the kind of responsible manufacturing that supports global efforts to reduce carbon footprints.”
Jakson Group Chairman Sameer Gupta said hosting the delegations was an honour and underscored the shared vision of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and India for a sustainable and greener future. “Our commitment is to advance reliable, high-quality solar solutions through technologies like TOPCon and strategic backward integration. We remain dedicated to supporting the clean-energy transition in the region and building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.”
The visit comes shortly after Jakson Group announced an investment of over ₹8,000 crore in a 6 GW integrated solar module, cell and wafer manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, the largest solar manufacturing investment in the state. The project, aligned with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, is expected to significantly strengthen the domestic solar value chain.