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Founder & CEO Aster E Technologies DIBAKAR ROY Q Over the last decade, how has Aster E Technologies evolved in terms of technology offerings and market fo- cus across semiconductors, solar PV, and lithium battery man- ufacturing? Dibakar Roy: Over the past decade, Aster E Technologies has evolved into a strategic enabler of advanced manufacturing ecosystems rather than just a solutions provider. Our jour- ney mirrors the evolution of the industries we serve – solar PV, semiconductors, and lithium batteries – each becoming more technology-intensive, compliance-driven, and quali- ty-focused. In solar PV, we have progressed from supporting conventional module testing to enabling next-generation technologies such as TOPCon, HJT, BC, and emerging perovskite platforms. At the same time, we have expanded our capabilities in precision metrology, reliability testing, and turnkey lab execution, en- suring alignment with global IEC standards. Our vision has always been to stay ahead of technology curves – supporting customers not only for today’s manufac- turing needs, but also for what the industry is building toward tomorrow. Q Which business vertical contributes the most to your growth, and how do you see this mix changing in the coming years? Dibakar Roy: Currently, solar PV solutions remain our stron- gest growth driver, particularly turnkey PV labs, module reli- ability testing, and advanced inspection systems. This growth is fueled by India’s rapid capacity expansion and the increas- ing emphasis on quality, certification, and bankability. However, we expect this mix to evolve significantly over the next few years. Lithium battery testing and semiconductor lab infrastructure are emerging as high-growth verticals, driven by EV adoption, energy storage demand, and gov- ernment-backed semiconductor initiatives. Going forward, our growth will be more balanced across solar, batteries, and semiconductors, positioning Aster as a diversified advanced manufacturing solutions provider. Q How do your solutions support efficiency improvement and yield optimisation for solar cell and module produc- ers? Dibakar Roy: Our solutions are designed to address efficiency and yield at every critical stage of production. By integrating O ur expansion strategy is closely aligned with India’s manufacturing roadmap. We are strengthening our presence across key solar and battery manufacturing hubs, while also expanding into emerging regions where new ca- pacities are being announced, said Dibakar Roy, Founder & CEO, Aster E Technologies, in an interview with Energetica India. 24 energetica INDIA- February_2026 INTERVIEW