Eastman Auto & Power Ltd., a key player in the energy transition space with operations across Last-Mile E-mobility, Solar Solutions, and Continued Energy Solutions, has announced the operationalization of its State-of-the-Art 800 MW (0.80 GW) solar PV panel and module manufacturing facility in Sonipat, Haryana. The new facility reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening India’s domestic solar manufacturing capacity and supporting the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
The commissioning of this facility represents a significant milestone in Eastman’s solar manufacturing expansion. It positions the company as a backward-integrated solar solutions provider with comprehensive capabilities across solar PV panels and modules, grid-tie, off-grid and hybrid inverters, and advanced energy storage batteries. Through its “Solar with Storage” approach, Eastman aims to deliver integrated energy solutions that combine solar power generation with efficient storage systems, enabling dependable and clean energy access.
Designed to support residential, commercial, and industrial applications, Eastman’s India-made solar solutions are DCR-compliant, simplifying regulatory compliance while ensuring compatibility across components. The integrated solar and storage systems help reduce reliance on conventional energy sources, improve reliability, lower installation costs, and deliver long-term value supported by dependable after-sales service.
Mr. Shekhar Singal, Managing Director, Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. said, “Our focus is on building a strong domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem under the Make in India vision while driving adoption of integrated ‘Solar with Storage’ solutions that deliver reliability and energy independence. By combining high-quality solar manufacturing with advanced energy storage systems, we aim to provide energy solutions that enable faster rooftop solar adoption under initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and create long-term value for customers and the clean energy ecosystem.”
Reinforcing its ‘Made in India’ commitment, Eastman continues to prioritize local sourcing and indigenous manufacturing, contributing to national self-reliance and reducing dependency on imported solar components. All solar panels and modules manufactured at the Sonipat facility are fully compliant with DCR norms and MNRE standards, ensuring import substitution and eligibility for government-supported solar programmes.
By strengthening domestic manufacturing and delivering integrated solar-plus-storage solutions, Eastman continues to drive growth in the clean energy sector, aligned with the country’s long-term sustainability and renewable energy goals.
