Raana Semiconductors Private Limited has signed a preorder agreement with SWELECT HHV Solar Photovoltaics Pvt. Ltd. (SHPV) for the supply of CZ12 ingot growers, supporting the development of SHPV’s upcoming 1 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in India. SHPV is a wholly owned subsidiary of SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd.
The agreement marks a step towards strengthening India’s domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem by supporting the production of critical equipment required at the initial stages of the solar photovoltaic value chain. The CZ12 ingot growers will be deployed at SHPV’s manufacturing facility, where silicon ingots will be produced for further processing into wafers.
Silicon ingot manufacturing plays an important role in determining the quality and efficiency of downstream solar products. Factors such as crystal quality, process stability, equipment performance and production yield directly influence wafer quality and solar cell efficiency. These factors also affect manufacturing productivity, plant utilisation and the ability of a facility to achieve its planned production capacity.
Under the agreement, Raana Semiconductors will provide technical assistance to SHPV beyond the supply of equipment. The company will support the SHPV team through process optimisation and the development of suitable process recipes to improve production performance and accelerate the facility’s operational ramp-up.
As part of its support programme, Raana will also provide training to SHPV’s technical team at its pilot facility. The training will focus on operating and maintaining the CZ12 ingot growers, helping the workforce develop the technical capabilities required for efficient equipment operation. This preparation is expected to minimise operational downtime, improve production consistency and support a smoother transition to commercial manufacturing.
The companies aim to ensure that SHPV’s manufacturing facility is operational from day one, supported by equipment readiness, technical training and process development.
The agreement also reflects the growing importance of indigenous manufacturing technologies in India’s solar industry. With domestic demand for solar modules, cells, wafers and ingots increasing, developing local equipment manufacturing capabilities is becoming essential for reducing dependence on imported technologies.
Through this collaboration, Raana Semiconductors and SWELECT HHV Solar Photovoltaics aim to contribute to India’s manufacturing capabilities, strengthen the domestic solar supply chain and support the country’s broader renewable energy and clean energy manufacturing ambitions.
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