Pahal Solar Plans Module Expansion, to Begin Aluminium Frame Production

Surat-based solar module manufacturer Pahal Solar has drawn up plans to deepen its backward integration by adding more components used in module manufacturing to its portfolio. According to Ayush Sharma, Head – North India at Pahal Solar, the company is expanding both its product range and manufacturing capabilities.

Sharma said the company is preparing to scale up its module capacity by adopting more efficient technologies and introducing a wider range of solar products. Pahal Solar, which currently has a 2 GW module manufacturing capacity, is aiming to double this to4 GW in the near future.

From 40 MW to 2 GW 

“Pahal Solar began operations in 2016 with just 40 MW. Today, we have 2 GW of capacity with TOPCon modules and 400 MW of mono PERC capacity under DCR. We plan to expand to 4 GW by the next financial year,” Sharma said.

As part of its backward integration push, the company is also entering the manufacturing of solarcells and aluminium frames. “We have planned a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing line, and we expect to start delivering cells from the first quarter of 2027. We are also setting up aluminium frame production. At present, we are producing 610 Wp M10R modules and 630 Wp G12R modules,” he added.

Schemes Pushing Demand 

Sharma noted that government support, particularly through schemes such as PM-KUSUM, has boosted demand for domestic modules, especially DCR-compliant products. “Demand for DCR modules is rising. We want to strengthen backward integration so that we can manufacture most raw materials—ribbons, aluminium frames and other components—within our own facilities. We are producing both DCR and non-DCR modules. Our 600 Wp non-DCR and G12R DCR modules are already in production,” he said.

He added that strong policy support has encouraged more Indian manufacturers to scale up. “With government schemes in place, more domestic players have expanded their capacity. This has helped grow the market for Indian manufacturers,” Sharma said.