Ahmedabad-based solar manufacturer Sahaj Solar Limited has announced plans to establish a 750 MW solar panel manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a strategic partnership, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. The decision was approved during the company’s board meeting held on March 7, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and capture emerging export opportunities.
The project will be implemented through a newly incorporated step-down subsidiary tentatively named Sahaj Energy Solar Panels Manufacturing L.L.C. The entity will be formed via the company’s wholly owned arm Sahaj Renewable Energy Trading – FZCO, which will hold a 51% equity stake in the new venture alongside a strategic partner.
For incorporation purposes, Sahaj Solar plans to invest AED 51,000 (approximately $13,800) as initial equity capital. The company clarified that this amount represents the incorporation investment only, while the total capital expenditure (CAPEX) required to build the manufacturing facility will be significantly higher and will likely be financed through the strategic partnership and additional funding arrangements.
The proposed facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 750 MW of solar panels and is expected to target international markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Establishing manufacturing operations in the UAE provides strategic advantages, including access to global shipping routes, favorable trade agreements, and proximity to fast-growing solar markets.
UAE’s geographic position and trade environment could help manufacturers improve export logistics and potentially benefit from better access to Western markets that are increasingly imposing tariffs on certain imported solar components.
Sahaj Solar is also understood to be focusing on TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell technology, which is emerging as the industry’s preferred high-efficiency technology and is gradually replacing the older PERC architecture in modern solar module manufacturing.
Currently, Sahaj Solar operates a 100 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. The company is in the process of expanding its production capabilities and is on track to reach its interim manufacturing capacity target of 850 MW in March 2026.
Looking further ahead, the company aims to scale its total manufacturing capacity to approximately 1.5 GW–1.6 GW by FY2027, positioning itself as a competitive supplier in the global solar module supply chain.
Interestingly, the 750 MW facility was initially planned for India, but the company later decided to relocate the project to the UAE after evaluating global market dynamics and partnership opportunities. The move reflects what industry analysts describe as an agile strategic pivot, enabling the company to align its manufacturing footprint with evolving international trade conditions and export demand.
With global solar deployment accelerating rapidly, Sahaj Solar’s overseas manufacturing initiative highlights the growing ambitions of Indian renewable energy companies to expand beyond domestic markets and establish a stronger presence in the international clean energy ecosystem.
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