Intertek Group plc, a global Total Quality Assurance provider, has acquired the assets of a solar PV laboratory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from Mitsui Chemicals India. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Intertek India’s capabilities in the fast-growing renewable energy sector.

With solar PV emerging as the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy source and India playing a central role in this transition, the demand for independent testing and Quality Assurance services is accelerating. The development comes as the Government of India targets 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, including 280 GW from solar energy.

The newly acquired solar PV lab will offer ISO 17025 accredited testing services for solar PV installations, components, and materials. It will also provide BIS and IECEE CB Scheme accreditations, supporting both Indian manufacturers and international companies seeking access to the Indian market through faster and harmonised testing solutions.

Intertek said the acquisition aligns strongly with its Risk-based Quality Assurance offerings for the solar PV industry, expanding its footprint in Western India and strengthening its renewable energy assurance leadership. The new facility will also enhance Intertek CEA’s end-to-end solar solutions, which include aerial drone inspections and solar plant inspections for developers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders.

Ajay Kapoor, Regional Managing Director South Asia, Intertek, said, “Solar energy is at the heart of India's extraordinary energy transition, and the pace of that transition is driving demand for a Quality Assurance partner with the credentials to match. The addition of this new capability reflects our enduring commitment to playing a meaningful role in India's electrification journey.”

Sunny Rai, President Electrical, Connected World, Transportation Technologies and CEA, Intertek, added, “This will not only support Indian manufacturers to access the global market but also enables Intertek to provide global players with access solutions for the Indian market. With these capabilities, Intertek enhances its position as a Total Quality Assurance partner offering end-to-end solutions for the solar PV segment in India.”