Intertek strengthens solar assurance leadership with purchase of Mitsui Chemicals solar laboratory assets in India
16 Apr 2026
Acquisition marks key milestone for Intertek India, enhancing its commitment to excellence in Quality Assurance
Intertek Group plc (“Intertek” and “Group”), a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of a state-of-the-art solar PV laboratory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., a leading global chemical manufacturer.
Solar PV is the fastest growing form of renewable energy worldwide and India is among the countries at the heart of this transition. With the Government of India committing to a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 20301 – including 280 GW of solar – demand for trusted, independent Quality Assurance solutions has never been greater.
This new Intertek solar PV lab will provide comprehensive ISO 17025 accredited testing services for solar PV installations, materials and components, offering BIS and IECEE CB Scheme accreditations. Its services will support Indian solar PV manufacturers and international companies looking to enter the country by driving efficiencies through harmonised testing and faster, more reliable global market access.
The acquisition of these assets is highly complementary to Intertek's Risk-based Quality Assurance offering for the solar PV industry, expanding its growing footprint in the Western India corridor and reinforcing its leadership in renewable energy assurance. Notably, the new capability builds on Intertek CEA’s world-leading end-to-end solutions for the solar industry, including aerial drone inspections and solar plant inspections for manufacturers, developers and other market stakeholders.
Ajay Kapoor, Regional Managing Director South Asia at Intertek, said: “Solar energy is at the heart of India's extraordinary energy transition, and the pace of that transition is driving demand for a Quality Assurance partner with the credentials to match. The addition of this new capability reflects our enduring commitment to playing a meaningful role in India's electrification journey.”
Sunny Rai, President Electrical, Connected World, Transportation Technologies and CEA at Intertek, added: “This will not only support Indian manufacturers to access the global market but also enables Intertek to provide global players with access solutions for the Indian market. With these capabilities, Intertek enhances its position as a Total Quality Assurance partner offering end-to-end solutions for the solar PV segment in India.”
1 Unlocking India's Clean Energy Future: Ambitious Targets and Innovative Solutions, ETEnergyworld
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DGM-Marketing
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About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek is a purpose-led company that brings Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life.
Our Science-based Customer Excellence USP and the 24/7 mission critical Quality Assurance solutions we provide, ensure that our clients can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations.
Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
