Que: India is one of Sungrow’s key markets globally. How does India fit into the company’s overall growth strategy?

Ans: India is a key market for Sungrow and serves as a growth centre for Sungrow’s global expansion plan due to the demand for renewable energy products as well as its role as a manufacturing hub that de-risks our global supply chain. As of early 2026, our strategy is defined by the “60 GW+ Milestone,” which solidifies India as one of the top markets. This growth is supported by a 35+ GW manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, which allows us to handle global trade volatilities and fulfil India market demand while emphasising “Make in India” initiatives.

Sungrow is currently leading the market’s transition from “generation” to “stability” by deploying innovative PV inverters in line with strict local regulatory requirements. Also, by offering PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage systems (ESS), and further upgrading it to PowerTitan 3.0 liquid-cooled ESS with higher energy density cells and lower LCOE. Our market leadership is not merely defined by volume but by 100 percent bankability ratings from BloombergNEF, ensuring that India’s largest IPPs and EPCs can secure project financing with ease. We are confident in India’s market potential, which helps to prove Sungrow’s global strength, R&D excellence, and high-performance solutions for extreme environmental conditions.

Que: Sungrow is known for strong R&D capabilities. What technology priorities are currently shaping your inverter and energy storage framework?

Ans: Sungrow’s major strength is R&D, with over 40 percent of manpower dedicated to the same, which is rigorously working to prioritise, innovate, and remain ahead in the market. Some of the major innovations in process include solar PV inverters with Grid-Forming Technology to enhance grid support, and next-gen liquid-cooled BESS, i.e. the PowerTitan 3.0 series, which utilises AI-driven liquid cooling and Silicon Carbide (SiC) PCS technology. This reduces auxiliary power consumption and ensures full-power output even in extreme temperatures (up to 55°C), which is vital for tropical climates. In addition, Sungrow is utilising modern technologies like AI-enhanced safety and O&M to enhance energy generation, secure assets, and reduce onsite commissioning time.

By focusing on these areas, we ensure that the 60 GW+ of Sungrow technology deployed in India remains the most bankable and resilient in the market.

Que: How is Sungrow incorporating smart features such as AI and IoT into its products and service platforms?

Ans: As answered in the previous question as well, adoption of modern smart technology and features remains one of the major focus areas for Sungrow’s R&D team, which is helping Sungrow evolve from a hardware manufacturer to a digital energy leader. Some of the major features include AI-driven safety, intelligent thermal balance for BESS products, cloud-based O&M support, and a few others that are in the process of adoption.

We may conclude that these smart features aren’t just technical perks—they are financial safeguards by ensuring the lowest possible OPEX and the highest system availability, making Sungrow-powered projects the most reliable assets in the market.

Que: In the context of volatility in global supply chains, how is the company strengthening its manufacturing and logistics strategies?

Ans: Since the last few years, it is evident that the global supply chain has been facing challenges and encountering volatility. To safeguard Sungrow’s sustainable growth and fulfil market demands, Sungrow has focused on the expansion of local manufacturing in India and Southeast Asia to diversify production bases. This has helped in reducing dependence on long international shipments and exposure to trade disruptions, as well as contributing to the “Make in India” initiative of the Government of India. Sungrow, in addition to product innovation, invests in market forecasting and raw material sourcing and planning. Local logistics optimisation and partnering with reliable partners are also key to handling supply chain volatility.

Que: Sungrow has been ranked among the top two global solar inverter manufacturers for H1 2025 by Wood Mackenzie. What does this recognition mean for Sungrow at a strategic level?

Ans: Ranking as a top leader on the global stage confirms Sungrow’s scale, innovation, execution strength, relevance across renewable markets, and reliable after-sales services. This ranking also factors in ESG performance, R&D investment, capacity utilisation, and supply chain stability. It results in strategic leverage for expansion of footprint and partnerships, improved customer trust, as well as motivation to lead from the front. Any recognition helps to analyse the growth trajectory in the increasingly competitive global solar and renewable energy ecosystem.

Que: What are the biggest challenges facing inverter manufacturers today? Is it price pressure, grid complexity, or technology cycles?

Ans: At Sungrow, we take challenges as feedback for innovation and as early barriers which, if overcome, surely result in sustainable growth in terms of more reliable products, customer trust, as well as financials. However, from the challenges listed above, price pressure always remains at the forefront, specifically for markets like India. We understand that as more and more renewable energy gets integrated into the grid, complexities tend to increase and more pressure builds up on OEMs. On the other hand, Sungrow is progressing to overcome these challenges through PV inverter compliance and innovative energy storage products.

Que: How do you see the role of inverters evolving as grids increasingly integrate hybrid, storage-backed, and dispatchable renewable assets?

Ans: We are going through a major transition, as power systems move from single-source renewable energy to hybrid, storage-backed, and dispatchable assets. To tackle this, the inverter is evolving from a passive power-conversion device into a grid-interactive control platform. Sungrow is observing this transition and regularly investing to offer compliant grid-tied inverters, hybrid inverters, and battery energy storage systems, including power conversion systems.