Websol Energy System Limited (BSE: 517498, NSE: WEBELSOLAR), a leading Indian manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells and modules, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Linton, a global innovator in PV ingot and wafer equipment technologies. Under the agreement, both companies will evaluate the feasibility of establishing photovoltaic ingot and wafer production in India. As part of the potential collaboration, Websol plans to procure advanced ingot and wafer manufacturing equipment from Linton.
Beyond equipment supply, Linton will also provide comprehensive technical support, including workforce training and operational guidance, to ensure seamless adoption and optimization of New technology. Linton Crystal Technologies, based in Rochester, New York, is widely recognized for its expertise in designing and producing Czochralski (CZ) furnaces and precision process control systems. With more than thirty years of technological leadership, the company offers complete crystal growth and processing solutions used across the photovoltaic sector, supporting efficient and scalable ingot and wafer production.
As India accelerates its renewable energy expansion, the proposed partnership is expected to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and contribute to national sustainability goals. The collaboration also aligns with Websol’s ongoing commitment to remain at the forefront of solar manufacturing technology in India.
Speaking about the initiative, Sohan Lal Agarwal, Managing Director of Websol Energy System Limited, stated “This collaboration with Linton marks another significant step in our pursuit of a fully integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem in India. By expanding into ingot and wafer capabilities, we aim to reduce dependence on imported raw materials while advancing our technological capabilities. Linton’s global expertise and longstanding experience make them the perfect partner as India enters a new phase of solar industry growth.”
Websol Energy System Limited is among India’s earliest producers of photovoltaic cells and modules and specializes in high-efficiency Mono PERC technology. The company supplies solar cells mainly to Indian module manufacturers, supporting Domestic Content Requirement policies, while its modules are sold both in India and international markets.
Websol’s fully upgraded manufacturing plant spans roughly seven acres within the Falta Special Economic Zone in West Bengal. The facility currently operates with a production capacity of 1,200 MW for solar cells and 550 MW for modules. The company’s vertically integrated approach ensures greater supply chain control and adaptability in response to evolving market needs. With strong customer relationships and policies supporting domestic manufacturing, Websol continues to reinforce its long-term position in India’s growing solar industry.
