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SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has officially inaugurated its new Gigawatt Factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities for utility-scale energy infrastructure.

The facility is designed to manufacture technologies supporting photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, hybrid, hydrogen, and data center applications. Based on current calculations, the factory has space to support an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW when fully utilized.

SMA said the new facility is intended to address growing demand for energy infrastructure as electrification expands across industrial, mobility, digital infrastructure, and other sectors. The company highlighted the increasing need for technologies that can integrate renewable generation, stabilize electricity grids, and support reliable and affordable energy supply.

“Reliable energy infrastructure has become a prerequisite for economic growth, industrial competitiveness and digital transformation,” said Dr. Kaveh Rouhi, CFO of SMA Solar Technology AG. “With the Gigawatt Factory, we are investing in the industrial capabilities needed to support the energy systems of the future.”

The inauguration is being held under the theme “Transforming industrial value creation into a reliable energy infrastructure.” The event brings together representatives from industry, politics, and the security sector to discuss resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, industrial capabilities, and secure energy systems.

Participants in the high-level panel discussion include Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe; SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger; Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE; and Florian Bechtold, Executive Vice President Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA.

Over the past two years, SMA has focused its manufacturing strategy on utility-scale energy infrastructure while optimizing its product and value-creation mix. The production layout of the Gigawatt Factory has also been adjusted to provide greater scalability and production capacity.

“The Gigawatt Factory is more than a new manufacturing facility. It is SMA’s answer to the growing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure,” said Florian Bechtold. “Our customers are planning larger and more complex energy projects than ever before. The Gigawatt Factory gives us the scale, flexibility and manufacturing capabilities needed to support that growth.”

The Gigawatt Factory covers a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, including 20,500 square meters of floor space. SMA said the total investment volume is approximately €80 million, comprising around €50 million in lease payments and approximately €30 million in one-time investments for production-specific infrastructure and equipment.

The facility will manufacture the latest generation of central inverters, battery storage solutions, and energy management devices for utility-scale applications. SMA said the factory combines digitalized production processes, scalable manufacturing structures, resilient supply chains, and system integration expertise.

The new facility forms a key part of SMA’s long-term growth strategy in the utility-scale energy market and its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has officially inaugurated its new Gigawatt Factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities for utility-scale energy infrastructure.

The facility is designed to manufacture technologies supporting photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, hybrid, hydrogen, and data center applications. Based on current calculations, the factory has space to support an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW when fully utilized.

SMA said the new facility is intended to address growing demand for energy infrastructure as electrification expands across industrial, mobility, digital infrastructure, and other sectors. The company highlighted the increasing need for technologies that can integrate renewable generation, stabilize electricity grids, and support reliable and affordable energy supply.

“Reliable energy infrastructure has become a prerequisite for economic growth, industrial competitiveness and digital transformation,” said Dr. Kaveh Rouhi, CFO of SMA Solar Technology AG. “With the Gigawatt Factory, we are investing in the industrial capabilities needed to support the energy systems of the future.”

The inauguration is being held under the theme “Transforming industrial value creation into a reliable energy infrastructure.” The event brings together representatives from industry, politics, and the security sector to discuss resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, industrial capabilities, and secure energy systems.

Participants in the high-level panel discussion include Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe; SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger; Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE; and Florian Bechtold, Executive Vice President Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA.

Over the past two years, SMA has focused its manufacturing strategy on utility-scale energy infrastructure while optimizing its product and value-creation mix. The production layout of the Gigawatt Factory has also been adjusted to provide greater scalability and production capacity.

“The Gigawatt Factory is more than a new manufacturing facility. It is SMA’s answer to the growing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure,” said Florian Bechtold. “Our customers are planning larger and more complex energy projects than ever before. The Gigawatt Factory gives us the scale, flexibility and manufacturing capabilities needed to support that growth.”

The Gigawatt Factory covers a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, including 20,500 square meters of floor space. SMA said the total investment volume is approximately €80 million, comprising around €50 million in lease payments and approximately €30 million in one-time investments for production-specific infrastructure and equipment.

The facility will manufacture the latest generation of central inverters, battery storage solutions, and energy management devices for utility-scale applications. SMA said the factory combines digitalized production processes, scalable manufacturing structures, resilient supply chains, and system integration expertise.

The new facility forms a key part of SMA’s long-term growth strategy in the utility-scale energy market and its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has officially inaugurated its new Gigawatt Factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities for utility-scale energy infrastructure.

The facility is designed to manufacture technologies supporting photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, hybrid, hydrogen, and data center applications. Based on current calculations, the factory has space to support an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW when fully utilized.

SMA said the new facility is intended to address growing demand for energy infrastructure as electrification expands across industrial, mobility, digital infrastructure, and other sectors. The company highlighted the increasing need for technologies that can integrate renewable generation, stabilize electricity grids, and support reliable and affordable energy supply.

“Reliable energy infrastructure has become a prerequisite for economic growth, industrial competitiveness and digital transformation,” said Dr. Kaveh Rouhi, CFO of SMA Solar Technology AG. “With the Gigawatt Factory, we are investing in the industrial capabilities needed to support the energy systems of the future.”

The inauguration is being held under the theme “Transforming industrial value creation into a reliable energy infrastructure.” The event brings together representatives from industry, politics, and the security sector to discuss resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, industrial capabilities, and secure energy systems.

Participants in the high-level panel discussion include Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe; SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger; Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE; and Florian Bechtold, Executive Vice President Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA.

Over the past two years, SMA has focused its manufacturing strategy on utility-scale energy infrastructure while optimizing its product and value-creation mix. The production layout of the Gigawatt Factory has also been adjusted to provide greater scalability and production capacity.

“The Gigawatt Factory is more than a new manufacturing facility. It is SMA’s answer to the growing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure,” said Florian Bechtold. “Our customers are planning larger and more complex energy projects than ever before. The Gigawatt Factory gives us the scale, flexibility and manufacturing capabilities needed to support that growth.”

The Gigawatt Factory covers a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, including 20,500 square meters of floor space. SMA said the total investment volume is approximately €80 million, comprising around €50 million in lease payments and approximately €30 million in one-time investments for production-specific infrastructure and equipment.

The facility will manufacture the latest generation of central inverters, battery storage solutions, and energy management devices for utility-scale applications. SMA said the factory combines digitalized production processes, scalable manufacturing structures, resilient supply chains, and system integration expertise.

The new facility forms a key part of SMA’s long-term growth strategy in the utility-scale energy market and its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has officially inaugurated its new Gigawatt Factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities for utility-scale energy infrastructure.

The facility is designed to manufacture technologies supporting photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, hybrid, hydrogen, and data center applications. Based on current calculations, the factory has space to support an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW when fully utilized.

SMA said the new facility is intended to address growing demand for energy infrastructure as electrification expands across industrial, mobility, digital infrastructure, and other sectors. The company highlighted the increasing need for technologies that can integrate renewable generation, stabilize electricity grids, and support reliable and affordable energy supply.

“Reliable energy infrastructure has become a prerequisite for economic growth, industrial competitiveness and digital transformation,” said Dr. Kaveh Rouhi, CFO of SMA Solar Technology AG. “With the Gigawatt Factory, we are investing in the industrial capabilities needed to support the energy systems of the future.”

The inauguration is being held under the theme “Transforming industrial value creation into a reliable energy infrastructure.” The event brings together representatives from industry, politics, and the security sector to discuss resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, industrial capabilities, and secure energy systems.

Participants in the high-level panel discussion include Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe; SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger; Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE; and Florian Bechtold, Executive Vice President Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA.

Over the past two years, SMA has focused its manufacturing strategy on utility-scale energy infrastructure while optimizing its product and value-creation mix. The production layout of the Gigawatt Factory has also been adjusted to provide greater scalability and production capacity.

“The Gigawatt Factory is more than a new manufacturing facility. It is SMA’s answer to the growing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure,” said Florian Bechtold. “Our customers are planning larger and more complex energy projects than ever before. The Gigawatt Factory gives us the scale, flexibility and manufacturing capabilities needed to support that growth.”

The Gigawatt Factory covers a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, including 20,500 square meters of floor space. SMA said the total investment volume is approximately €80 million, comprising around €50 million in lease payments and approximately €30 million in one-time investments for production-specific infrastructure and equipment.

The facility will manufacture the latest generation of central inverters, battery storage solutions, and energy management devices for utility-scale applications. SMA said the factory combines digitalized production processes, scalable manufacturing structures, resilient supply chains, and system integration expertise.

The new facility forms a key part of SMA’s long-term growth strategy in the utility-scale energy market and its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has officially inaugurated its new Gigawatt Factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing capabilities for utility-scale energy infrastructure.

The facility is designed to manufacture technologies supporting photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, hybrid, hydrogen, and data center applications. Based on current calculations, the factory has space to support an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW when fully utilized.

SMA said the new facility is intended to address growing demand for energy infrastructure as electrification expands across industrial, mobility, digital infrastructure, and other sectors. The company highlighted the increasing need for technologies that can integrate renewable generation, stabilize electricity grids, and support reliable and affordable energy supply.

“Reliable energy infrastructure has become a prerequisite for economic growth, industrial competitiveness and digital transformation,” said Dr. Kaveh Rouhi, CFO of SMA Solar Technology AG. “With the Gigawatt Factory, we are investing in the industrial capabilities needed to support the energy systems of the future.”

The inauguration is being held under the theme “Transforming industrial value creation into a reliable energy infrastructure.” The event brings together representatives from industry, politics, and the security sector to discuss resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, industrial capabilities, and secure energy systems.

Participants in the high-level panel discussion include Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe; SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger; Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE; and Florian Bechtold, Executive Vice President Large Scale & Project Solutions at SMA.

Over the past two years, SMA has focused its manufacturing strategy on utility-scale energy infrastructure while optimizing its product and value-creation mix. The production layout of the Gigawatt Factory has also been adjusted to provide greater scalability and production capacity.

“The Gigawatt Factory is more than a new manufacturing facility. It is SMA’s answer to the growing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure,” said Florian Bechtold. “Our customers are planning larger and more complex energy projects than ever before. The Gigawatt Factory gives us the scale, flexibility and manufacturing capabilities needed to support that growth.”

The Gigawatt Factory covers a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, including 20,500 square meters of floor space. SMA said the total investment volume is approximately €80 million, comprising around €50 million in lease payments and approximately €30 million in one-time investments for production-specific infrastructure and equipment.

The facility will manufacture the latest generation of central inverters, battery storage solutions, and energy management devices for utility-scale applications. SMA said the factory combines digitalized production processes, scalable manufacturing structures, resilient supply chains, and system integration expertise.

The new facility forms a key part of SMA’s long-term growth strategy in the utility-scale energy market and its commitment to expanding manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has commissioned 68.22 MW of solar power capacity as part of its 200 MW Dahod Solar Project in Gujarat, marking another addition to the company’s renewable energy portfolio.

The 68.22 MW capacity represents the third phase of the Dahod Solar Project and was declared on commercial operation with effect from July 23, 2026. The commercial operation was formally certified by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on September 17, 2026.

The project is being executed through NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy. Following the commissioning, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy group increased from 10,842.86 MW to 10,911.08 MW.

The Dahod project forms part of NGEL’s ongoing expansion of utility-scale renewable energy assets across India. The commissioning of the latest phase adds further solar generation capacity in Gujarat and contributes to the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio.

The development comes alongside another capacity addition by NTPC REL in Gujarat. On September 19, 2026, 9.45 MW of the Vanki Wind Energy Project in Nakhatrana, Kutch, was also declared commercially operational. With this addition, the NTPC Green Energy group’s total installed capacity rose further to 10,920.53 MW.

The latest commissioning activity reflects the phased development approach adopted for large renewable energy projects, with capacity being brought into commercial operation in multiple parts as individual sections become ready.

NTPC Green Energy continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio through solar, wind, hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects. Its recent project activity includes solar capacity additions in Gujarat and Rajasthan, along with developments in battery energy storage and round-the-clock renewable power. The company has also secured additional renewable energy opportunities, including a 500 MW capacity award in SECI’s assured peak power tender and 200 MW/800 MWh standalone BESS capacity in West Bengal.

With the latest Dahod commissioning, NGEL’s renewable generation portfolio continues to scale, while the phased addition of projects across Gujarat and other states strengthens its contribution to India’s expanding clean-energy generation base.

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has commissioned 68.22 MW of solar power capacity as part of its 200 MW Dahod Solar Project in Gujarat, marking another addition to the company’s renewable energy portfolio.

The 68.22 MW capacity represents the third phase of the Dahod Solar Project and was declared on commercial operation with effect from July 23, 2026. The commercial operation was formally certified by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on September 17, 2026.

The project is being executed through NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy. Following the commissioning, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy group increased from 10,842.86 MW to 10,911.08 MW.

The Dahod project forms part of NGEL’s ongoing expansion of utility-scale renewable energy assets across India. The commissioning of the latest phase adds further solar generation capacity in Gujarat and contributes to the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio.

The development comes alongside another capacity addition by NTPC REL in Gujarat. On September 19, 2026, 9.45 MW of the Vanki Wind Energy Project in Nakhatrana, Kutch, was also declared commercially operational. With this addition, the NTPC Green Energy group’s total installed capacity rose further to 10,920.53 MW.

The latest commissioning activity reflects the phased development approach adopted for large renewable energy projects, with capacity being brought into commercial operation in multiple parts as individual sections become ready.

NTPC Green Energy continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio through solar, wind, hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects. Its recent project activity includes solar capacity additions in Gujarat and Rajasthan, along with developments in battery energy storage and round-the-clock renewable power. The company has also secured additional renewable energy opportunities, including a 500 MW capacity award in SECI’s assured peak power tender and 200 MW/800 MWh standalone BESS capacity in West Bengal.

With the latest Dahod commissioning, NGEL’s renewable generation portfolio continues to scale, while the phased addition of projects across Gujarat and other states strengthens its contribution to India’s expanding clean-energy generation base.

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has commissioned 68.22 MW of solar power capacity as part of its 200 MW Dahod Solar Project in Gujarat, marking another addition to the company’s renewable energy portfolio.

The 68.22 MW capacity represents the third phase of the Dahod Solar Project and was declared on commercial operation with effect from July 23, 2026. The commercial operation was formally certified by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on September 17, 2026.

The project is being executed through NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy. Following the commissioning, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy group increased from 10,842.86 MW to 10,911.08 MW.

The Dahod project forms part of NGEL’s ongoing expansion of utility-scale renewable energy assets across India. The commissioning of the latest phase adds further solar generation capacity in Gujarat and contributes to the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio.

The development comes alongside another capacity addition by NTPC REL in Gujarat. On September 19, 2026, 9.45 MW of the Vanki Wind Energy Project in Nakhatrana, Kutch, was also declared commercially operational. With this addition, the NTPC Green Energy group’s total installed capacity rose further to 10,920.53 MW.

The latest commissioning activity reflects the phased development approach adopted for large renewable energy projects, with capacity being brought into commercial operation in multiple parts as individual sections become ready.

NTPC Green Energy continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio through solar, wind, hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects. Its recent project activity includes solar capacity additions in Gujarat and Rajasthan, along with developments in battery energy storage and round-the-clock renewable power. The company has also secured additional renewable energy opportunities, including a 500 MW capacity award in SECI’s assured peak power tender and 200 MW/800 MWh standalone BESS capacity in West Bengal.

With the latest Dahod commissioning, NGEL’s renewable generation portfolio continues to scale, while the phased addition of projects across Gujarat and other states strengthens its contribution to India’s expanding clean-energy generation base.