Press Release – Lauritz Knudsen Marks 50 GW Solar Milestone
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, a leading Indian electrical and automation player, announced on 30 June 2026 that its electrical and digital technologies have powered more than 50 GW of solar capacity across India and global markets. The company highlighted its seven‑decade legacy in energy infrastructure and its role in extending clean‑energy benefits to factories, farms, homes and underserved communities.
The firm operates in three segments – utility‑scale power plants, commercial & industrial (C&I) customers, and residential installations – delivering advanced AC solutions, DC switchgear, smart metering and cloud‑based remote monitoring to ensure safe, reliable, long‑term solar performance. Leveraging over 70 years of experience, Lauritz Knudsen has supported over 2,350 solar projects, partnered with more than 350 EPC contractors and 300+ developers, and trained over 300 system integrators, thereby building local capacity essential for sector growth.
India’s solar landscape has expanded rapidly, with solar now representing nearly 55 % of installed renewable‑energy capacity, amounting to 154 GW. This growth follows two parallel tracks: large utility projects adding grid capacity and distributed deployments delivering direct economic and social impact, such as irrigation under the PM‑KUSUM scheme and household electrification under PM Surya Ghar. The government’s target of 500 GW of non‑fossil‑fuel capacity by 2030 shifts focus from sheer quantity to quality of transition, emphasizing equitable energy access.
Lauritz Knudsen’s product portfolio reflects this shift, showing strong growth in renewable‑linked offerings including medium‑voltage solutions, AC and DC switchgear, and associated software and services. The company also notes that India’s solar manufacturing capacity expanded significantly from FY2025 to FY2026, enhancing self‑reliance; Lauritz Knudsen supported this by equipping manufacturing facilities with robust, future‑ready electrical systems.
Naresh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, stated: “When a farmer moves away from diesel‑based irrigation or a household gains dependable access to electricity, that is when the energy transition becomes real. The significance of the 50 GW milestone lies not just in scale, but in how widely its benefits are felt. Our focus has been to ensure that solar infrastructure is dependable, accessible, and built to serve every segment of society.”
The company exports its solutions to 30+ countries, operates multiple manufacturing facilities in India adhering to global standards, and maintains an extensive distribution network domestically and internationally.
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