Rajkot: The state-based H&H Aluminium Pvt Ltd has launched India’s largest and most advanced aluminium solar frame manufacturing plant at Rajkot today. The 24,000 metric tons (MT) per annum capacity at village Chibhda in Rajkot can power and support up to 6 Gigawatt (GW) solar installations in India, the company announced today. The plant was inaugurated by C. R. Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti.

Company has invested around Rs. 150 crore in the 28,000 sq. meter plant for the solar panel aluminium frames. Trial production at the plant has commenced in the month of June 2025 and commercial production is expected to start within a month. At full capacity the plant will be able to support sales of Rs. 700-750 crore per annum. The plant will generate employment opportunities for over 300 people, as per the official note.

Sharing more information, Uttam Patel, Director, H&H Aluminium Pvt Ltd said, “This will be India’s largest and most advanced Solar Panel aluminium frame plant at single location and we were able to install in a record time of just about a year. We are thankful to the state government and all concerned departments for their support. Currently, India imports 90–95% of aluminium solar panel frames, with this plant, we are making a meaningful step towards supporting the Make in India initiative and promoting domestic manufacturing in the solar energy sector. We expect to start commercial production within next one month.”

On 29th September 2024, Government of India in order to safeguard the domestic industry imposed anti-dumping duty for a period of five year on imports of “Anodized Aluminium Frames for Solar Panels/Modules” originating in or exported from China PR. Consequently, an anti-dumping duty ranging from $403 to $577 per MT (Equivalent to 14%) is imposed on imports from specified Chinese producers/exporters and any other non-specified entities. The duty is applicable for five years from the notification date.

As per the official statement the the company offers premium quality aluminium solar frames that meet ASTM and IEC – international standards for strength, weather resistance, and longevity to enable efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, Rajkot plant is equipped with SCADA & IoT-enabled production lines for real-time monitoring & quality control, fully equipped quality lab & in-house R&D for product customisation, and zero-liquid discharge anodizing setup. Company’s aluminium frames are RoHS and REACH compliant, free from hazardous substances, and 100% recyclable, aligning with eco-friendly energy initiatives. DeshGujarat