Eastman commissions 800 MW solar module facility in Haryana

Eastman Auto & Power Limited (EAPL) has operationalised an 800 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) panel and module manufacturing facility in Sonipat, Haryana. The company announced the commissioning on March 11, 2026, adding new capacity to India’s domestic solar manufacturing base.

The Sonipat facility expands Eastman’s capabilities by integrating panel and module manufacturing with its existing portfolio of grid-tie, off-grid and hybrid inverters, along with energy storage batteries. The company is focusing on integrated “solar with storage” systems that combine solar generation with energy storage for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The panels and modules produced at the facility comply with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms and standards of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), enabling eligibility for government programmes such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Managing Director Shekhar Singal said the company aims to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing under the Make in India initiative while supporting wider adoption of integrated solar and storage solutions. He added that combining solar manufacturing with advanced energy storage is intended to support faster rooftop solar deployment and deliver long-term value for customers.

With the Sonipat plant, Eastman’s manufacturing footprint now includes eight facilities across India. The company employs more than 3,600 professionals and serves customers in over 50 countries through its Eastman and Addo brands. Its operations are supported by more than 400 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners, along with a distribution network of over 1,200 direct partners and more than 1,900 active service partners in India. Product development and sourcing are supported by a research and development (R&D) team of more than 200 professionals and a technology centre in Hong Kong.

Financially, the company reported revenue growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.23% between FY2023 and FY2025. EAPL operates through three business verticals: Last-Mile E-Mobility Solutions, Solar Solutions and Continued Energy Solutions. In the electric three-wheeler battery segment, the company held a volume share of more than 50% in FY2025, supplying products to over 400 electric three-wheeler (E3W) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across India.

The development comes as the company prepares for a public listing after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). Incorporated in 2000 under the JRS Eastman Group, EAPL has expanded from a conventional power products manufacturer into a diversified energy solutions company.

The commissioning also aligns with India’s push to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with domestic solar manufacturing increasingly viewed as important for energy security and reducing reliance on imported components.

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