New Delhi: Grav Energy on Friday announced plans to set up a 3.2 GW module manufacturing facility in Jammu and Kashmir at an investment of Rs 4,500 crore.

Grave Energy said in a statement that the plant will be set up in an 80-acre area in Kathua.

"Grow Energy will set up a 3.2 GW capacity manufacturing facility in Jammu and Kashmir with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore. Upon completion, the facility will have an annual capacity to produce 3.2 GW of high-efficiency modules and 2.8 GW of ingots, wafers and cells. " Said.

Vinay Thadani, CEO and Director, Grav Energy, said that the project will help in generating employment opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“With the setting up of the Kathua facility and our existing 2.8 GW module manufacturing facility in Jaipur, Gray will achieve a total of 6G manufacturing capacity for modules and 2.8 GW for solar components by FY 2025,” he said.