Premier Energies is one of India’s leading renewable energy manufacturers, specializing in high-efficiency solar photovoltaic cells and modules. With many decades of experience and innovation, it has built a technologically advanced and strategically integrated organisation, firmly rooted in its commitment to long-term sustainability. Headquartered in Hyderabad, its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are designed to global standards and cater to a diverse clientele, including Independent Power Producers, EPC contractors and government institutions across domestic and international markets.
The company is among the few Indian companies to operate a USGBC LEED Gold-rated solar facility, underscoring its commitment to environmental responsibility and operational excellence. The company is also expanding into allied verticals such as battery energy storage systems, aluminium frames and solar inverters, supported by a robust capital base and strong focus on research and development. Driven by the aim of accelerating the global transition to clean energy, the company delivers reliable, high-performance solutions that address the evolving needs of its customers and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The company has established a comprehensive, integrated manufacturing ecosystem that spans the entire solar photovoltaic value chain, from ingots and wafers to cells and modules. Its facilities are designed for end-to-end production, ensuring efficiency and quality at every stage. As one of the first Indian companies to manufacture solar cells, the company has consistently led through a strong emphasis on technological advancement and product reliability. Its backward integration into wafer production is enabled through a joint venture with a global semiconductor wafer manufacturer, further enhancing its control over quality, scale and supply chain efficiency.
Business area of the company
The Company is principally engaged in the business of trading of solar modules, solar cells, silicon wafers and other accessories and undertakes construction/ project related activities. The company is diversifying into aluminium frames, solar inverters and battery energy storage systems to strengthen its integrated product portfolio. These verticals align with company’s long-term vision of becoming a comprehensive clean technology platform, while also driving profitability and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Products and Services of the company
Solar Cell
- MONO PERC Bifacial Cell
- G12R Bifacial Cell
Solar Module
- P-Type, Monofacial Module M-10 HC
- N-TYPE, Bifacial Dual Glass Module M-10 HC
- P-Type: Bifacial Transparent Back Sheet Module M-10 HC
- N-TYPE, Bifacial Transparent Back Sheet Module M-10 HC
EPC Solutions
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Solutions
Awards, accreditations and recognition- 2007: Awarded Best Export Performance Award by All India Manufacturers’ Organization.
- 2013: Awarded Best Solar Project, Project of the Year, for solar electrification of 57 remote villages, by Renewable Energy World Magazine.
- 2013: Won Green Business at SMEs Excellence Award, 2013 by Assocham India.
- 2014: Awarded India SME Excellence Award for Export Sector from Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India.
- 2015: Awarded National Awards for Excellence in Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification by the World Federation of CSR Professionals.
- 2016: Awarded Best Performance Bronze for the category ‘Productivity’ by Luminous.
- 2018: Awarded India’s Best Solar PV Module Manufacturer and Solar Power Developer for Outstanding contribution to the Nation in the development of the renewable energy sector at CBIP Awards.
- 2022: Awarded Best Sustainability Practices – Sliver at Industry Awards by Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Telangana.
- 2023: Awarded Best ESG Performance in Responsible Sourcing by Transformance at the 3rd Annual ESG Summit and Awards.
- 2023: Awarded Best ESG Performance in Product Stewardship (Water) by Transformance at the 3rd Annual ESG Summit and Awards.
- 2023: Awarded Leading RE Manufacturers Award at the 7th Renewable Energy India Awards.
- 2023: Awarded Excellence in Sustainability Award at the 7th Renewable Energy India Awards.
- 2024: Awarded Environmental Responsibility Initiative of the Year award at the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India Awards for Eminence.
- 2024: Awarded Winner – Best ESG Initiative to Improve Diversity and Inclusion at the 5th Annual ESG Summit and Awards.
- 2024: Awarded Best Workplaces in Energy, Oil and Gas India 2024 by Great Places to Work.
- 2024: Presented Top Performer 2024 in the Kiva PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard.
Major events and milestones
- 2011: Established a solar cell line with an annual capacity of 75 MW and a solar module line with an annual capacity of 100 MW in Unit I.
- 2017: Expanded the installed capacity of the solar module line in Unit I by 370 MW.
- 2021: Established a fully integrated 500 MW capacity solar cell line and a 750 MW capacity solar module line in Unit II.
- 2022: Expanded the installed capacity of the solar cell and module lines in Unit II by 250 MW and 150 MW, respectively.
- 2023: Established a solar cell line in Unit III with an annual capacity of 1,250 MW.
- 2023: Established a solar module line in Unit IV with an annual capacity of 1,600 MW.
- 2023: Expanded the installed capacity of the solar module line in Unit II by 500 MW.
- 2024: Established a solar module line in Unit V with an annual capacity of 100 MW.
- 2024: Expanded the installed capacity of the solar module line at Unit V by 1,034 MW.
- 2025: The company achieved a significant milestone in its journey with the successful listing of Premier Energies on both the BSE and NSE.