Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL), one of India’s fastest-growing and fully integrated renewable energy manufacturing companies, has achieved a major milestone with the successful commissioning and operationalization of its 2 GW in-house EPE (Encapsulant Protective) film manufacturing facility at its Ambala campus in Haryana. The new facility, located within the company’s existing solar module manufacturing complex, represents an important step forward in Saatvik’s strategy to deepen vertical integration and strengthen domestic supply-chain independence.
With this development, SGEL joins a select group of Indian manufacturers that possess captive encapsulant production capability—an essential component used in high-performance solar PV modules. The commissioning of the EPE film line enhances Saatvik’s control over material quality, boosts operational efficiency, and strengthens long-term module reliability. It also contributes meaningfully to India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives by improving domestic manufacturing capacity for critical solar components.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Prashant Mathur, CEO of Saatvik Green Energy Limited, said: “The commissioning of the 2 GW EPE film facility marks an important step in Saatvik’s broader roadmap toward fully integrated solar manufacturing. By localizing critical components and deepening vertical integration, the company continues to build a robust domestic value chain that supports India’s clean-energy transition and long-term energy security.”
Encapsulant films play a vital role in solar module performance by protecting solar cells, providing strong adhesion between layers, maintaining electrical insulation, and ensuring long-term durability across varied environmental conditions. Bringing EPE film production in-house gives Saatvik direct oversight of key material characteristics such as formulation, optical clarity, and lamination behavior. This ensures consistent, high-quality output across its entire product portfolio, including advanced M10 and G12 high-wattage module formats.
Discussing the operational advantages, Mr. Mathur added: “The strategic location of the EPE line within the same manufacturing premises delivers significant operational advantages. Near-zero transport time between encapsulant production and module lamination enables just-in-time material supply, eliminates inter-facility logistics delays, and supports lean manufacturing practices. This integration improves shop-floor productivity, enhances equipment uptime, and ensures seamless production flow across the module assembly process.”
The in-house EPE facility also contributes to meaningful cost optimization. By avoiding long-distance transportation, freight, heavy-duty packaging, and insurance requirements associated with external procurement, Saatvik reduces material handling expenses and minimizes waste generation. These efficiencies directly support lower module production costs while reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
From a supply chain perspective, the facility significantly enhances Saatvik’s resilience. Captive production reduces reliance on imported encapsulants and minimizes exposure to global supply disruptions, shortages, and pricing volatility. This ensures consistent material availability and smooth production operations—an increasingly critical advantage as India’s solar manufacturing capacity continues to scale.
Beyond operational stability, the new EPE line expands Saatvik’s innovation potential. With in-house R&D capabilities, the company can rapidly refine encapsulant chemistry, develop advanced formulations, and offer customized solutions for bifacial modules, high-efficiency designs, and large-format panels. This flexibility strengthens Saatvik’s competitive position across utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and international markets.
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