# Stäubli Invests $10M to Expand Bengaluru Solar Manufacturing

URL: https://technosports.co.in/staubli-invests-10m-to-expand-solar/  
Published: 2026-01-28  
Updated: 2026-01-28  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

Stäubli, the Swiss industrial solutions provider, has announced a $10 million expansion of its Bengaluru manufacturing facility to boost production of solar PV connectors. The investment strengthens India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem and reinforces the company’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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## Expansion Overview at a Glance

| **Detail** | **Information** |
| --- | --- |
| **Investment** | $10 million |
| **Location** | [Bengaluru](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Bengaluru), Karnataka |
| **Products** | MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 PV connectors |
| **Production Start** | January 2026 |
| **Focus** | Advanced automated assembly, quality assurance |
| **Environmental Standard** | Zero-discharge facility |
| **Market Reach** | Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chennai, Karnataka |

## What’s Being Built

The expanded facility houses advanced automated assembly lines dedicated to producing MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 connectors—critical components that connect solar modules to inverters and balance-of-system equipment. These connectors are essential for solar installations, and local production reduces lead times while improving supply chain resilience for OEMs, EPC players, and asset owners.

“India is a key pillar in Stäubli’s global growth and manufacturing strategy,” explains Gerald Vogt, CEO at [Stäubli Group](https://www.staubli.com/in/en/home.html). “This investment strengthens our global supply capabilities and enables us to support customers worldwide with reliable, high-performance PV connector solutions.”

## Why India, Why Now

India’s solar sector is expanding rapidly, driving demand for dependable, locally manufactured components. Stäubli’s expanded Bengaluru facility addresses this need by enabling higher production volumes, faster delivery times, and stronger supply chain security—all crucial as the country scales renewable energy infrastructure.

“This expansion underscores our long-term commitment to India’s renewable energy journey,” says Gurupad Bhat, Managing Director at Stäubli Tec Systems India. “By strengthening local manufacturing, engineering, and skill development, we’re supporting the solar ecosystem with globally benchmarked solutions while contributing to job creation and industrial growth.”

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## Sustainability and Innovation

The facility integrates cutting-edge automation with energy-efficient manufacturing processes and operates as a zero-discharge facility, meeting stringent environmental standards. Beyond production capacity, the expansion accelerates local application engineering and product development, enabling faster market-specific innovation while maintaining global quality benchmarks.

A local vendor development initiative accompanies the expansion, strengthening backward integration and supporting India’s broader renewable energy manufacturing capabilities.

## Global Impact

While focused on India’s growing solar market, the Bengaluru facility plays a critical role in Stäubli’s global operations. It supports both existing and emerging markets as renewable energy adoption accelerates worldwide, positioning India as a strategic manufacturing hub within the company’s international network.

Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries with agents in 50 countries across four continents. The company’s 6,000-strong global workforce serves customers across automotive, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, railways, plastics, aerospace, and alternative fuels sectors.

## Make in India Alignment

The $10 million investment reinforces Stäubli’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, demonstrating confidence in the country’s manufacturing capabilities and renewable energy trajectory. Production commenced in January 2026, with the facility already serving customers across key Indian regions.

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## FAQs

### **What products will the expanded facility manufacture?**

MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 solar PV connectors that connect solar modules to inverters and power systems.

### **When did production begin at the expanded facility?**

Production commenced in January 2026 following the completion of the expansion.