OEM Partnerships and Advanced Module Manufacturing: Accelerating India’s Solar Manufacturing Ambitions

At Skkytop, we believe that two critical enablers will define the next phase of solar growth in India: robust Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnerships and future-ready module manufacturing processes. These pillars not only drive quality and innovation but also ensure India’s competitiveness in the global solar supply chain.

December 01, 2025. By News Bureau

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Rahul Tarani

Standard Skkytop Rise Ltd.

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As India rapidly emerges as a global leader in solar energy, the conversation is shifting from capacity deployment to manufacturing excellence and supply chain resilience. With ambitious national targets, including the 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and the push for energy self-reliance under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the spotlight is firmly on how we produce solar modules and who we partner with to do so.

At Skkytop, we believe that two critical enablers will define the next phase of solar growth in India: robust Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnerships and future-ready module manufacturing processes. These pillars not only drive quality and innovation but also ensure India’s competitiveness in the global solar supply chain.

Strength in Collaboration: The Role of OEM Partnerships

OEM partnerships are evolving beyond traditional outsourcing models. Today, they are strategic collaborations that align manufacturing capabilities with evolving market requirements.

For fast-scaling solar players, working with trusted OEMs provides the flexibility to accelerate go-to-market timelines, maintain cost efficiency, and uphold quality benchmarks. At Skkytop, we’ve adopted a model that prioritises design, technology, and performance innovation for world-class manufacturing.

Driving Innovation in Module Manufacturing

India’s solar manufacturing landscape is witnessing a technological leap. From the dominance of monocrystalline PERC to the adoption of TOPCon, HJT, and bifacial technologies, manufacturers must now move from just scaling capacity to scaling quality and performance.

Skkytop has prioritised investment in high-efficiency module formats that deliver better energy yield, durability, and temperature coefficients critical for long-term performance in India's diverse climate.

Through our High-tech facility, we integrated:
•        Automated production lines
•        AI-powered quality inspections
•        Real-time process monitoring

This enables consistent output and traceability, key differentiators in a market that’s becoming increasingly quality-conscious, especially in the commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility segments.

Aligning with Policy and Market Trends

The Government of India’s import restrictions on solar components have been instrumental in pushing the sector toward domestic manufacturing. However, scale alone isn’t enough.

To achieve true self-reliance, we need a well-structured ecosystem where module brands, OEMs, technology providers, EPCs, and financiers work in tandem to reduce friction, improve reliability, and enhance bankability.

Skkytop’s model emphasises this ecosystem approach. By building long-term relationships with partners, we ensure that every module deployed meets not just technical specs, but also the financial expectations of project developers and investors.

The Road Ahead: Collaborative and Competitive

India’s aspiration to become a global solar manufacturing hub is not only realistic but also within reach. But getting there will require a shift in mindset from transactional engagements to strategic, innovation-driven partnerships.

At Skkytop, we remain committed to:
•        Deepening our OEM collaborations
•        Investing in R&D for high-efficiency modules
•        Supporting India’s manufacturing ambitions with agility and quality

The future of solar in India will be built not just on sunlight, but on synergy — between partners, technologies, and policy.

- Rahul Tarani, Founder & CEO of Standard Skkytop Rise Ltd.