CDIL launches India’s first indigenous solar bypass diodes

CDIL Semiconductors has introduced India’s first domestically manufactured solar bypass diodes, designed to enhance solar panel efficiency and longevity. These diodes, produced at CDIL’s Mohali facility in Punjab, aim to reduce reliance on imports while improving performance in India’s extreme weather conditions.

The diodes feature a low forward voltage drop and high thermal stability, making them a cost-effective alternative to imported components. Manufactured using advanced automation techniques, they are expected to support India’s growing solar infrastructure.

With this launch, CDIL has expanded its annual manufacturing capacity by 25 million units, bringing it to 625 million units. The company has been scaling its semiconductor production, particularly in Silicon Carbide technology, to meet rising demand in India’s energy and industrial sectors.

Prithvideep Singh, General Manager of CDIL Semiconductors, stated that the launch is a significant step toward India’s energy self-reliance, strengthening the country’s renewable energy ecosystem and global competitiveness in clean energy solutions.