Aroma Solar, the renewable energy subsidiary of agricultural exporter Aroma Agrotech, has commenced operations at its 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Karnal, Haryana.

The facility has begun producing TOPCon solar modules in the 620 W to 635 W range, with reported efficiencies up to 23.51%. It has been designed with a focus on process precision and module consistency, integrating 100% robotic automation with artificial intelligence-based quality verification systems.

According to the company, the AI-enabled systems are intended to ensure uniformity in production output and reduce variability, while retaining human oversight to monitor and validate processes.

Following the commissioning of the 1.2 GW facility, Aroma Solar has begun planning capacity expansion, focusing on improving manufacturing precision and strengthening supply chain control. The company is evaluating entry into upstream segments, including solar cell and wafer production.

In addition to module manufacturing, the company has expanded into engineering, procurement, and construction services, as well as independent power producer projects.

Its portfolio includes solar infrastructure solutions for commercial and utility-scale applications, as well as lithium iron phosphate batteries, hybrid and on-grid inverters, and integrated backup power systems.

India added nearly 119 GW of solar modules and over 9 GW of solar cell capacity in 2025, according to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2026 report.

The manufacturing expansion was driven by demand from India’s large utility-scale solar project pipeline, residential rooftop targets, the PM Surya Ghar program, and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II domestic cell mandate.

Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy expanded the ALMM by adding 11,035 MW of solar module capacity. The cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM now stands at 173,144 MW.

Earlier this year, MNRE also issued the fifth revised ALMM List-II for solar cells, adding 437 MW.

To ensure backward integration in the solar value chain, the government has proposed mandating the use of India-made wafers under the ALMM starting June 1, 2028.