CDIL Semiconductors, in a release, said that it has unveiled the nation’s first indigenous Solar Bypass Diodes, which significantly enhance solar panel efficiency and longevity.
Manufactured at CDIL’s facility at Mohali in Punjab, these diodes mark a major milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in electronics. Engineered with industry-leading low forward voltage drop and high thermal stability, CDIL’s Solar Bypass Diodes are optimized for India’s extreme weather conditions. Manufactured using advanced automation techniques, these diodes provide a cost-effective alternative to imported components, helping India reduce its reliance on semiconductor imports while enhancing the performance of its rapidly growing solar infrastructure, the release said.
With India aggressively scaling its solar infrastructure, CDIL’s homegrown bypass diodes offer a game-changing solution for solar panel manufacturers, EPC contractors, and renewable energy developers. By working closely with industry leaders and policymakers, CDIL is committed to driving widespread adoption of Indian-made semiconductor solutions for the clean energy sector, the release noted.
The launch follows CDIL’s major expansion in late 2023, when the company scaled its manufacturing capabilities to meet the increasing demand for semiconductor components in India’s energy and industrial sectors, specifically focusing on Silicon Carbide technology. With this latest innovation, CDIL continues to play a crucial role in supporting India’s clean energy transition, the CDIL release added.
With the new line, the company has expanded its annual manufacturing capacity by 25 million units, to 625 million units now.
Driving India’s self-reliance
“Achieving true energy independence starts with high-quality, domestically manufactured semiconductor components. At CDIL, we have led India’s semiconductor evolution for decades, and launching the country’s first indigenous Solar Bypass Diodes is a milestone in that journey. By advancing solar technology, we are not only strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem but also ensuring that our innovations drive the nation’s self-reliance and global competitiveness in clean energy solutions,” according to Prithvideep Singh, General Manager, CDIL Semiconductors, quoted in the release.
Note: “CDIL Semiconductors” or “CDIL” is formally known as “Continental Device India Pvt Ltd.”
