The global solar industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation. Emerging cell technologies such as perovskites, heterojunction, back-contact architectures, and tandem cells are driving module efficiencies to new heights and reshaping performance benchmarks across the sector.

As competition intensifies, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to upgrade production lines, adopt next-generation technologies, and improve product quality while balancing costs and profitability.

India’s existing solar cell manufacturing capacity is primarily based on monocrystalline technology. According to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2026 report, monocrystalline cells accounted for more than 57% of production capacity, followed by TOPCon at over 39%. Polycrystalline cells accounted for approximately 3.5%.

At the sixth Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026, industry leaders will come together for the session, “Raising the Bar: Technology, Quality, and Innovation in Solar Manufacturing,” to discuss how the industry can strengthen its global competitiveness and create long-term value through continuous improvement across the manufacturing value chain.

Scheduled for July 1-2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, the Summit will bring together key stakeholders from across the renewable energy ecosystem.

The session will explore emerging technologies, manufacturing innovations, quality assurance frameworks, and reliability standards that can help Indian manufacturers enhance product differentiation, improve bankability, and build sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly sophisticated market.

The panel will feature Prashant Shah, Executive Director at IMC India; Piyush Agrawal, Managing Director at GenX PV; Vish Iyer, Managing Director (India & West Asia) at Caelux; and Vinay Rustagi, Chief Business Officer at  Premier Energies, who will share insights on the technological advancements and quality-driven strategies shaping the future of solar manufacturing.

The 2026 Summit will also feature two parallel events: the Mercom India Awards, which will honor outstanding achievements and technological innovations that are transforming India’s energy markets, and the Mercom India Renewable Summit Expo which will bring together renewable energy companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions and services. The expo will also provide participants with opportunities to connect with industry leaders, explore new business opportunities, and enhance brand visibility.