The Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat is rapidly emerging as a key hub for solar manufacturing in India, supported by industrial planning, infrastructure, and clean energy initiatives.
A major development in the region is the agreement between INOX Air Products (INOXAP) and ReNew Photovoltaics to supply ultra-high purity (UHP) nitrogen to ReNew’s upcoming solar cell manufacturing plant in Dholera. Nitrogen is essential for advanced TOPCon technology, which requires controlled conditions to ensure efficiency and quality.
To support this, INOXAP will build a dedicated Air Separation Unit (ASU) within the industrial zone. This infrastructure will ensure a consistent nitrogen supply, which is critical for solar module manufacturing and operational stability.
Dholera Smart City Progress and Industrial Growth
The Dholera smart city project is advancing with utilities, industrial corridors,
and land parcels designated for manufacturing clusters. The city’s planned layout supports companies in renewable energy, electronics, and logistics.
Search trends for “where is Dholera smart city” and “Dholera smart city in Gujarat” highlight growing interest. Industrial growth is also driving demand for Dholera property and available land within the Dholera industrial area.
Initiatives such as the Dholera solar park and other clean energy projects further support the region’s role as a manufacturing hub.
India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Ecosystem
India is scaling domestic production to reduce dependence on imported modules. Policy support and incentives encourage investment in solar manufacturing in India, particularly in high-efficiency technologies like TOPCon.
Dholera’s location, connectivity, and prepared industrial infrastructure make it a preferred site for new factories, renewable energy supply chains, and the expansion of solar module manufacturing.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Opportunities in India
Alongside renewable energy, India is exploring opportunities in semiconductor chip manufacturing. Policies aim to encourage partnerships, investment, and technology transfer from multinational firms and listed semiconductor chip manufacturing companies in India.
Dholera’s industrial land and infrastructure position it as a potential site for future semiconductor chip manufacturing in India and broader India semiconductor manufacturing collaboration projects.
What to Watch Ahead
- Commissioning of the ASU by end-2026
- Ramp-up of TOPCon solar cell production in Dholera
- Expansion in solar cell manufacturing or semiconductor manufacturing
- Further growth in the Dholera industrial area and smart city project
As new facilities come online, Dholera is expected to play a larger role in India’s renewable energy and semiconductor landscape.
