GREW Solar has achieved a significant industry milestone after being named a Top Performer in the Kiwa PVEL 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, one of the solar sector’s most respected independent assessments of module quality, durability, and long-term performance. The recognition highlights GREW Solar’s ability to deliver solar modules that consistently perform under demanding environmental and operational conditions. The company secured Top Performer status across six key categories within Kiwa PVEL’s Product Qualification Program (PQP), underscoring the reliability of its products and manufacturing processes.
GREW Solar received recognition in Thermal Cycling, Damp Heat, Mechanical Stress Sequence, Hail Stress Sequence, Potential-Induced Degradation, and Light-Induced Degradation testing. These evaluations are designed to replicate decades of real-world exposure and assess how modules withstand temperature fluctuations, humidity, mechanical loading, hail impact, and electrical stresses.
The Kiwa PVEL Product Qualification Program is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most comprehensive testing frameworks. Unlike conventional assessments that focus solely on module specifications, the program evaluates products at the bill-of-materials level, providing deeper insights into actual module reliability and performance.
The achievement comes at a time when the solar industry is placing increased emphasis on independently validated quality standards. Developers, EPC companies, investors, and asset owners are increasingly seeking products with proven field durability and long-term energy yield potential.
Commenting on the recognition, Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kiwa PVEL, said GREW Solar’s performance demonstrates a strong commitment to reliability and quality throughout its manufacturing ecosystem. Vinay Thadani, Director and Chief Executive Officer of GREW Solar, said the recognition validates the company’s focus on engineering excellence, robust quality systems, and manufacturing consistency.
He noted that global customers are increasingly prioritizing bankability and proven product performance when selecting module suppliers. Independent validation through internationally respected testing programs strengthens confidence in the company’s capabilities and reinforces its standing in global markets. Hardip Singh, Chief Operating Officer of GREW Solar, added that the recognition reflects a culture of quality embedded across the organization. He emphasized that achieving Top Performer status required disciplined manufacturing practices, rigorous testing standards, and continuous investment in process excellence.
As the company continues expanding its manufacturing footprint, including plans to add 8 GW of ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity, the recognition further supports GREW Solar’s ambition of building a fully integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem. The latest achievement strengthens GREW Solar’s position as a trusted partner for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and rooftop solar projects while supporting the growing global transition toward clean and reliable energy solutions.
Supported by the Chiripal Group’s 52-year legacy of manufacturing excellence, GREW Solar has rapidly emerged as a key player in solar PV production since its inception in 2022. In its first year, the company launched M10 modules up to 550 Wp and commissioned 1.2 GW of PV module manufacturing in Dudu, Rajasthan.
By 2025, it scaled operations to 3.0 GW, offering high-efficiency M10 TOPCon modules up to 590 Wp. Expansion plans include increasing the Dudu plant’s capacity to 11.0 GW, making it one of India’s largest AI-powered, integrated solar PV manufacturing facilities, supported by an in-house R&D lab. GREW Solar is also building a 3.0 GW solar PV cell plant in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, with plans to scale it to 8.0 GW by 2026, enabling backward integration.
