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Bengal Government Allots 54.20 Acres to Websol Energy for New Solar Plant
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News18•24-09-2026, 20:30
Bengal Government Allots 54.20 Acres to Websol Energy for New Solar Plant
- •The West Bengal government has allotted 54.20 acres of land at Falta Industrial Park to Websol Energy System Ltd.
- •The land is for a greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility, entailing an investment of Rs 1,500-1,700 crore.
- •The proposed facility will have 4 GW of solar cell and 4 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity, developed in two phases.
- •Websol's decision to expand in West Bengal leverages over three decades of operating experience, skilled manpower, and established supplier relationships in the state.
- •This expansion aims to create a larger integrated manufacturing base in eastern India, meeting the country's growing renewable energy demands.
Key Questions Answered
The West Bengal government allotted approximately 54.20 acres of land to Websol Energy System Ltd at the Falta Industrial Park to establish a greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility.
The proposed facility will feature a total capacity of 4 GW for solar cells and 4 GW for solar modules, which will be developed in two distinct phases of 2 GW each.
The upcoming greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility entails a total investment ranging between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 1,700 crore.
