Websol Energy System Limited has announced a key strategic development in its solar manufacturing roadmap, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Linton, a global leader in PV ingot and wafer equipment technology. The update was shared through a press release dated December 2, 2025.
As part of the MoU, both companies will jointly explore opportunities to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) ingots and wafers in India, marking a significant step toward backward integration across the solar value chain. Websol intends to acquire ingot and wafer manufacturing equipment from Linton, while Linton will extend technical expertise, training, and skills development to Websol’s team to optimise operations and ensure seamless technology adoption.
Linton Crystal Technologies, headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a globally recognised specialist in Czochralski (CZ) furnaces, process control systems, and high-quality crystal growth solutions used extensively in the photovoltaic industry. With over three decades of innovation, Linton offers a wide portfolio of equipment that supports efficient production of ingots and wafers—components critical for solar manufacturing.
Websol said this collaboration aligns with India’s push for deeper localisation in solar manufacturing as the country rapidly expands its renewable energy capacity. The partnership is expected to contribute to energy security, reduced import dependence, and stronger technological capability within the domestic solar ecosystem.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Sohan Lal Agarwal, Managing Director of Websol Energy System, said the partnership marks a major milestone in the company’s journey toward building an integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem. He emphasised that Linton’s global expertise and long-standing experience in ingot and wafer technologies make them an ideal partner for Websol’s next phase of expansion.
Websol Energy is one of India’s earliest solar cell and module manufacturers, operating a modern facility in the Falta Special Economic Zone, West Bengal, with a current capacity of 1,200 MW for solar cells and 550 MW for modules. The company continues to benefit from supportive policy frameworks encouraging local production and technology advancement.
