GREW Solar, one of India’s leading solar module manufacturers, has been recognized as a Top Performer in the Kiwa PVEL 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, marking an important milestone in the company’s journey of delivering reliable, high-performance solar technologies for global markets. The recognition highlights GREW Solar’s strong performance across independent, third-party validation of module durability and reliability under accelerated stress conditions.
GREW Solar earned Top Performer recognition across six key Product Qualification Program (PQP) categories:
- Thermal Cycling (TC)
- Damp Heat (DH)
- Mechanical Stress Sequence (MSS)
- Hail Stress Sequence (HSS)
- Potential-Induced Degradation (PID)
- Light-Induced Degradation (LID)
Kiwa PVEL’s Product Qualification Program is regarded globally as one of the most rigorous independent testing frameworks for solar modules, evaluating performance at the Bill of Materials (BOM) level rather than assessing module labels alone. Modules undergo extended reliability testing designed to simulate decades of field exposure across temperature fluctuations, humidity, mechanical loading, hail impact and electrical stress conditions.
The recognition is especially notable in the current market context, where Kiwa PVEL’s latest industry findings indicate increasing failure rates across module testing and growing emphasis on independently validated reliability and procurement standards.
Commenting on the recognition, Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kiwa PVEL, said, “GREW Solar’s recognition as a Top Performer in the 2026 Scorecard demonstrates verifiable performance at the bill-of-materials level. It’s always exciting to see a first-time Top Performer who treats reliability as a core value and GREW Solar has done precisely that.”
The six categories in which GREW Solar was recognised represent some of the industry’s most demanding assessments. Thermal Cycling and Damp Heat evaluate resilience against temperature variation and prolonged exposure to heat and humidity; Mechanical Stress Sequence and Hail Stress
Sequence assesses structural durability under external impact and loading conditions; while PID and LID validate sustained electrical and energy performance over time.
Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Vinay Thadani, Director & CEO, GREW Solar, said, “Being recognized in the Kiwa PVEL Top Performer Scorecard is a significant milestone for GREW Solar. The Scorecard is widely regarded by the global solar industry as one of the most credible and rigorous independent benchmarks for module reliability and performance. Receiving this recognition validates the strength of our manufacturing processes, quality systems and our continued focus on delivering products that perform consistently over the long term. As customers increasingly prioritize proven quality and bankability, recognitions like these further strengthen confidence in GREW Solar’s capabilities.”
Adding further, Mr. Hardip Singh, Chief Operating Officer, GREW Solar, said, “Recognition in the Kiwa PVEL Top Performer Scorecard carries strong industry credibility because it is built on independent, extensive testing under demanding conditions. For us, this achievement reflects not just product performance, but the discipline, engineering excellence and quality-first mindset embedded across our operations. We see this as an important milestone as we continue expanding our capabilities and strengthening our position as an integrated solar manufacturing player.”
As solar markets continue to scale globally, long-term performance and quality assurance remain critical considerations for developers, EPC players, and asset owners. GREW Solar’s recognition in the Kiwa PVEL 2026 Scorecard further strengthens its positioning as a trusted manufacturing partner delivering dependable solar solutions aligned with evolving market expectations. As the company continues to expand its integrated manufacturing capabilities and progresses towards adding 8 GW of ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity, the recognition further reinforces its commitment to building a resilient and future-ready solar value chain.
