Bluebird Solar has initiated a large-scale industrial investment programme at its photovoltaic module production site in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The objective is to increase the annual capacity from 1.2 GW to 2.5 GW to meet the growing demand in the Indian renewable energy market. The expansion work is scheduled for full commissioning by October, according to company management.
Deployment of automated tools and industrial innovations
The expansion plan includes the installation of new fully automated production lines, equipped with quality control systems based on artificial intelligence (AI). Bluebird Solar states that these innovations will ensure compliance with prevailing international standards while improving the speed and reliability of the manufacturing process. The modules will remain certified by the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
The company plans to optimise the energy efficiency of its operations by integrating advanced processes and modernising its entire facilities. This initiative aims to support the national industrial strategy, driven by major government programmes to promote solar energy and strengthen local production.
Impact on employment and local value chains
The expansion of the Greater Noida site is expected to generate more than 500 direct and indirect jobs, spanning manufacturing, logistics, and technical maintenance. The investments undertaken by Bluebird Solar are part of the national effort to industrialise the photovoltaic sector, supported in particular by initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM.
By strengthening its industrial capabilities, the company positions itself to more effectively meet the needs of the domestic market, while consolidating the local value chain around solar technologies.
Positioning on the Indian photovoltaic market
The ramp-up of the site should enable Bluebird Solar to support the growth of solar installations across the country, whether for utility-scale or residential projects. The focus on automation and compliance with international standards aims to ensure the quality and competitiveness of the modules produced.
For Bluebird Solar’s management, this investment phase marks a turning point in the development of the local industrial fabric, as the Indian photovoltaic market continues to expand and undergo technological transformation.
