Indosol Solar participated in the fourth annual PV CellTech USA 2026, held between October 13 and 14 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront in Burlingame, California. Hosted by PV Tech and Solar Media, the two-day conference brought together industry leaders, technology experts and manufacturing stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of solar cell manufacturing in the United States.

Representing Indosol Solar, Manoj Kumar Pothireddy, Executive Director, and Dr Balachander Krishnan, Chief Operating Officer (COO), participated in the event, engaging with industry discussions on manufacturing capabilities, emerging solar technologies and the future of the global photovoltaic (PV) supply chain.

From manufacturing announcements to operational execution

A key focus of PV CellTech USA 2026 was the transition of the US solar manufacturing industry from investment announcements to operational execution. Discussions examined the commissioning of domestic cell and wafer production lines, equipment selection, manufacturing readiness and strategies for scaling up production capacity.

These developments underscore the growing importance of building resilient solar supply chains, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and improving production efficiency to meet the evolving needs of the global solar industry.

For manufacturers such as Indosol Solar, these industry developments offer valuable perspectives on technology adoption, manufacturing scale-up and opportunities across international solar markets.

Policy and trade measures shape the manufacturing landscape

The conference also examined the impact of US federal policies, trade measures and incentives on the future of solar manufacturing. Discussions covered Section 232 trade actions, anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD), foreign-entity-of-concern (FEOC) guidelines and the longer-term implications of incentives through 2030.

These policy developments are influencing investment decisions, sourcing strategies and manufacturing plants across the solar value chain. Understanding this changing regulatory environment is essential for companies seeking to navigate international markets and respond to evolving customer and supply-chain requirements.

Emerging technologies drive solar innovation

Another major theme was the evolution of solar cell architectures and the technologies shaping the next phase of photovoltaic manufacturing.

Industry discussions explored advancements in n-type solar cells, tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon), heterojunction (HJT) and back-contact technologies, alongside developments in perovskite-silicon tandem cells.

These technology pathways reflect the industry’s continued focus on improving conversion efficiency, enhancing module performance and advancing the commercial potential of next-generation solar solutions.

As a company focused on integrated solar manufacturing, Indosol Solar recognizes the importance of staying aligned with these technological developments while advancing manufacturing capabilities and product performance.

Strengthening perspectives on the global solar supply chain

Participation in PV CellTech USA 2026 provided Indosol Solar with an opportunity to follow critical industry developments in the US market and gain perspectives on manufacturing strategies, technology transitions and the policy environment shaping global solar trade.

As the solar industry continues to expand its manufacturing footprint across markets, collaboration, technological innovation and supply-chain resilience will remain central to its long-term growth.

Indosol Solar remains committed to supporting the clean energy transition through advanced solar manufacturing, technological progress and a forward-looking approach to the evolving global photovoltaic industry.

About Indosol Solar

Indosol Solar Pvt. Ltd., the solar PV manufacturing arm of Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited, is driving India’s renewable energy ambitions through the development of a fully integrated, giga-scale solar PV manufacturing ecosystem. The company is building capabilities across the entire solar value chain right from quartz processing to high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules.

Indosol Solar has commenced operations with a 500 MW solar module manufacturing facility at Ramayapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which has been expanded to 1.3 GW facility. As part of its rapid growth strategy, the company is progressing toward its vision of establishing 10 GW of integrated solar PV manufacturing capacity by 2028, supporting India’s transition towards energy self-reliance and sustainable development.