Thursday, May 28, 2026 14:05:01 –Bangalore, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir)
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced the opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Campus, the India Development Center (IDC), in East Bangalore – one of the country’s leading hubs for high-tech and engineering activity.
As part of this expansion, SolarEdge is scaling its engineering capabilities to further strengthen its global product development and innovation support functions. This growth reflects the company’s continued investment in expanding its global R&D capacity and enhancing cross-regional collaboration across its innovation network.
The new R&D center will contribute to the development of next-generation power electronics and smart energy technologies, while broadening SolarEdge’s access to world-class engineering talent and advanced technology expertise. The company plans to recruit engineers across a range of disciplines and experience levels, including embedded power electronics, embedded control systems, hardware design, mechanical engineering, and integration testing.
Mr. Liron Har Shai, Chief R&D Officer at SolarEdge, who led the inauguration ceremony along with other delegates from company headquarters, comments, “Expanding our Global R&D footprint in Bangalore strengthens our ability to innovate at scale, accelerate product development, and collaborate with world-class talent. This investment reflects our confidence in the region’s exceptional engineering capabilities and our commitment to building a strong, globally integrated R&D organization.”
Mr. Sanjay Puri, Country Manager of SolarEdge India, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion, “India remains one of the most dynamic and promising solar markets worldwide, but it’s also become an attractive location for global engineering centers. With the inauguration of our new R&D and Technology Center, we are investing not only in infrastructure, but also in talent and innovation that will drive the next phase of solar growth in the region and globally.”
Mr. Sivamani Kukunur, Head of R&D, SolarEdge India, “We are grateful for the dedication and expertise of our R&D team in India, alongside our broader global R&D organization, whose commitment to innovation and excellence made this milestone possible. As part of SolarEdge’s global R&D network, the India Development Center will harbor world-class engineering talent and cutting-edge research capabilities, playing a key role in shaping the next generation of smart energy technologies for customers around the world.” SolarEdge is already active in the Indian photovoltaic (PV) market, providing residential and commercial solar and battery storage solutions. The company also operates customer support and service functions in Bangalore.
SolarEdge’s comprehensive solution portfolio—including inverters, power optimizers, storage systems, and a cloud-based monitoring platform—continues to support a wide range of solar applications, from residential to commercial and small utility-scale installations.
