Intertek Acquires Solar Lab Assets from Mitsui Chemicals to Bolster India's Renewable Energy Quality Assurance
Intertek Group plc acquired state-of-the-art solar PV lab assets from Mitsui Chemicals India in Ahmedabad, significantly strengthening its footprint in India's fast-growing renewable energy sector. This move addresses the rising demand for quality assurance, supporting India's ambitious target of 280 GW solar energy by 2030. The accredited lab offers comprehensive testing and certification (ISO 17025, BIS, IECEE CB Scheme), enhancing product quality for Indian manufacturers and facilitating global market access for international companies, thereby driving the nation's solar growth.
Intertek Group plc has significantly strengthened its position in India's rapidly expanding renewable energy sector through the acquisition of state-of-the-art solar PV laboratory assets from Mitsui Chemicals India in Ahmedabad. This strategic expansion is crucial for addressing the increasing demand for reliable and independent quality assurance services as India aims for an ambitious 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, including 280 GW from solar energy.The newly acquired facility is equipped to provide comprehensive testing services for solar installations, materials, and components. Critically, it holds ISO 17025 accreditation and offers certifications aligned with BIS and the IECEE CB Scheme, which are vital for industry compliance and global market access. This will empower Indian solar manufacturers to elevate their product quality and help international companies navigate global markets more efficiently through harmonized testing protocols.Furthermore, the laboratory is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency across the solar value chain. By offering accurate and standardized testing, it will contribute to reducing time-to-market and ensuring adherence to international quality benchmarks. Intertek emphasized that this acquisition perfectly complements its existing risk-based Quality Assurance solutions for the solar PV sector, reinforcing its leadership in renewable energy assurance and expanding its operational footprint in western India. The new lab also augments the capabilities of Intertek CEA, providing advanced end-to-end solutions such as aerial drone inspections and solar plant performance assessments, thereby underscoring Intertek’s commitment to driving India’s renewable energy ambitions.
