CESC Green Power Unveils ₹5,000 Crore Push Into India’s Green Economy

Kolkata-based CESC Green Power has announced a massive ₹5,000 crore investment plan to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. At the heart of the strategy is a gigawatt-scale solar cell and module manufacturing plant, complemented by new battery production facilities and a cutting-edge 60 MW renewable power station.

The initiatives form part of CESC’s ambition to build a 10 GW wind–solar hybrid portfolio by FY29, supplying affordable green power to millions while bolstering national energy security.

Building Domestic Manufacturing Strength

The proposed solar “mega-plant,” slated for completion by 2027, will anchor India’s solar supply chain, reducing dependence on imports from China and Southeast Asia. The project is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs, fuel local manufacturing ecosystems, and stimulate regional economic growth.

Meanwhile, the new battery facility will provide critical grid storage capacity, helping to smooth the intermittency of wind and solar generation and enabling deeper renewable penetration.

Catalysing Private Sector Leadership

CESC’s multi-pronged clean energy expansion highlights the growing role of India’s private power majors as co-architects of the national green transition. With advanced manufacturing, storage innovation, and direct renewable generation, the company is positioning itself as a benchmark for other corporates moving beyond legacy power models.