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    Power·17 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Insolation Energy Limited reported robust Q3 FY26 results with revenue growing 77% YoY to INR 575 crores and EBITDA increasing 175% YoY, driven by strong dispatches and margin expansion. The company significantly expanded its module capacity to 5.5 GW and is progressing with backward integration into solar cell and aluminum frame manufacturing. However, FY26 revenue guidance was revised downwards to INR 2,000 crores due to delays in capacity ramp-up, and the company noted challenges in securing long-term fixed-price orders amidst raw material price volatility.

    Highlights

    5
    • Q3 FY26 Revenue grew by 77% YoY to INR 575 crores, driven by higher dispatches and improved operating leverage.

    • Q3 FY26 EBITDA increased by 175% YoY to INR 81.7 crores, reflecting strong profitability.

    • Q3 FY26 EBITDA margin expanded by over 500 basis points, reaching more than 14%.

    • Total installed module capacity reached 5.5 GW as of December 31, 2025, strengthening ability to meet market demand.

    • Secured an order book of 2.1 GW, providing clear revenue visibility for the next 6-9 months.

    Concerns

    2
    • Revised FY26 revenue guidance downwards from INR 3,300 crores to INR 2,000 crores due to delays in production capacity ramp-up caused by monsoon and other factors.

    • Challenges in maintaining long-term fixed-price order books due to rapid fluctuations in polysilicon and solar cell prices, making it difficult to predict raw material costs.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q3 FY26

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹575 Cr
      YoY+77%
    • EBITDA
      ₹81.7 Cr
      YoY+1.8%
    • EBITDA Margin
      14%
    • EPS
      ₹2.27
      YoY+1.7%

    9M

    4
    • FY26 Revenue
      ₹1,352 Cr
      YoY+44%
    • FY26 EBITDA
      ₹195.5 Cr
      YoY+69%
    • FY26 EBITDA Margin
      14%
    • FY26 EPS
      ₹5.89
      YoY+55.0%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    2.1 GW

    as of 2025-12-31

    quantified

    Execution

    provides visibility of next six to nine months

    Composition

    KUSUM projects(contract type)
    400 MW

    "The order book provides clear visibility for the next 6-9 months, with continuous refill processes across various market segments. However, maintaining long-term fixed-price orders is challenging due to raw material price volatility."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹750 crores

    cut — As communicated earlier, it is in FY27 INR 750 crores. Close to INR 700 crores to 750 crores we will be spending.

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Cost 8.0%

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Cash accruals for current FY26 are projected at INR 220 crores, increasing to over INR 400 crores for next year with growth and cell manufacturing, providing sufficient internal funds for IPP business.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue Growth
    Revenue Growth CAGR
    40-45%
    High
    Dispatch Volume
    Q4 FY26 Dispatch Volume
    450-500 MW
    Medium
    Dispatch Volume
    Monthly Dispatch Volume
    300 MW
    High
    Profitability
    FY26 PAT Margin
    11%
    High
    Profitability
    Sustained EBITDA Margin
    14.5-15%
    High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin with Cell Manufacturing
    closer to 20%
    High
    Manufacturing
    Solar Cell Manufacturing Start
    Q3 FY27
    High
    Revenue
    Long-Term Top Line
    $1 billion or INR 8,000 crores
    High
    Revenue
    FY26 Revenue
    INR 2,000 crores
    High
    Capex
    FY27 CapEx Spend
    INR 700-750 crores
    High
    Capacity
    IPP Portfolio
    400 MW
    High
    Self-Sufficiency
    India Solar Manufacturing Self-Sufficiency
    within 3 years
    High
    Technology Transition
    TOPCon Product Mix
    80%
    High

    Q4 FY26 Dispatch Performance

    Next quarter (Q4 FY26)
    Current364 MW (Q3 FY26 dispatch)
    Target450-500 MW

    Why it matters

    Indicates execution capability and progress towards annual targets, especially after revised guidance.

    Fourth quarter, we are looking good dispatches. Fourth quarter, maybe dispatches is more than 350 MW. Tentatively, we have orders. We have everything in line. So, let that all decide or we can have clear picture in the mid of the March, but we are planning to dispatch nearly 450 to 500 MW till this last quarter.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Raw Material Price Volatility

    Rapid changes in polysilicon and solar cell prices make it difficult to maintain long-term fixed-price order books.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Difficulty in Securing Long-Term Fixed-Price Orders

    It is very difficult to maintain one or two-year long order books with fixed prices due to market volatility.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Production Capacity Ramp-up Delays

    Delays in ramping up production capacity due to monsoon and other factors have impacted revenue guidance for FY26.Management acknowledged

    high

    Market Competitiveness

    The market is currently slightly competitive, though management believes demand outstrips effective supply for advanced technologies.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “We had already communicated in October and November to our investors that there is a delay due to delay in production capacity, ramping up of production capacity due to monsoon and other factors which are beyond our control. So, before September, we have only 1 GW of production capacity. The new capacity addition will come in after September only. So, until and unless we do not have capacity addition, we cannot achieve the revenue guidance. ... current scenario, what we are envisaging right now is close to INR 2,000 crores.”

    Management provided a clear explanation for the significant downward revision of FY26 revenue guidance from INR 3,300 crores to INR 2,000 crores, attributing it to production capacity ramp-up delays.

    asked by Kapil Advani

    4 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 & 9M FY26 Financial Performance Highlights

    Insolation Energy Limited reported strong financial results for Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 77% YoY to INR 575 crores, driven by higher dispatches and improved operating leverage. EBITDA for the quarter increased by 175% YoY to INR 81.7 crores, and the EBITDA margin expanded by over 500 basis points, reaching more than 14%. For the nine-month period (9M FY26), revenue stood at INR 1352 crores, a 44% YoY increase, with EBITDA at INR 195.5 crores, up 69% YoY, translating into an EBITDA margin exceeding 14%. Earnings per share for Q3 FY26 and 9M FY26 were INR 2.27 and INR 5.89 respectively, representing significant YoY growth.

    02

    Capacity Expansion and Backward Integration Progress

    As of December 31, 2025, Insolation Energy's total installed module capacity reached 5.5 GW, following the addition of a 1.5 GW line in December. The newly commissioned INA-3 facility is in a ramp-up phase, designed to be one of India's most automated PV module manufacturing lines, expected to significantly increase production. The company's greenfield project at Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, which includes a 4.5 GW TOPCon G12R cell manufacturing facility and an 18,000-ton aluminum extrusion unit, is progressing as planned with civil works and PV building activities in full swing. This expansion is a key milestone in the backward integration journey, aiming to improve cost competitiveness and enhance resilience.

    03

    Order Book and Market Dynamics

    The company holds a healthy order book of 2.1 GW, providing clear revenue visibility for the next six to nine months. For Q4 FY26, Insolation Energy plans to dispatch approximately 450 to 500 MW, and from the next financial year (FY27), aims for a monthly dispatch capacity of 300 MW, totaling over 3.5 GW annually. Management clarified that the perception of overcapacity in the Indian solar panel manufacturing sector is a 'myth,' stating that the effective manufacturing capacity for advanced TOPCon/G12R modules is 70-75 GW, against a demand of over 50 GW from government tenders alone, plus growing C&I and rooftop markets.

    04

    Revised Guidance and Long-Term Vision

    Insolation Energy revised its FY26 revenue guidance downwards to approximately INR 2,000 crores from the previously guided INR 3,300 crores. This revision is attributed to delays in production capacity ramp-up due to monsoon and other factors beyond the company's control. Despite this, the company maintains its long-term vision of achieving a top-line revenue of $1 billion or INR 8,000 crores by FY27-28 or FY28-29. This target is supported by projected top lines of INR 5,000 crores from solar panel manufacturing, INR 3,000-3,500 crores from solar cell manufacturing, and INR 700-800 crores from aluminum manufacturing.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Funding Strategy

    The company's total CapEx is projected at INR 1,300 crores, with INR 700-750 crores planned for FY27, primarily for the cell and aluminum frame facilities. Insolation Energy plans to fund its 400 MW IPP portfolio under the Kusum project through internal accruals, which are expected to be INR 220 crores for the current financial year and over INR 400 crores for the next year. The company has secured in-principle approvals from 7-8 Indian banks for project loans, and the average cost of finance for its working capital is 8%, with no significant long-term debt on its books.

    06

    Raw Material Sourcing and India's Self-Sufficiency

    Management anticipates that India will achieve self-sufficiency in solar panel manufacturing, including key raw materials like cells, glass, and aluminum frames, within the next three years. Currently, module manufacturing is 100% indigenous, and the company is actively expanding its own cell and aluminum frame production. While some components are still imported based on customer demand, the government's strong focus on the 'Make in India' initiative for the entire solar supply chain, from polysilicon to wafers, is expected to significantly reduce import dependency.

    07

    Technology Transition and Future Growth Avenues

    Insolation Energy is strategically transitioning its product mix, aiming for TOPCon modules to constitute over 80% of its offerings by FY27, and has already acquired kits to convert its existing Mono PERC facility to TOPCon. The company is also exploring new growth avenues in rapidly expanding sectors such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), data centers, and green hydrogen. While BESS is currently in the planning phase, awaiting clear government policies, there are no immediate plans for green hydrogen initiatives.

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