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RNS Number : 6418A  Intertek Group PLC  16 April 2026

INTERTEK STRENGTHENS SOLAR ASSURANCE LEADERSHIP WITH PURCHASE OF MITSUI
CHEMICALS SOLAR LABORATORY ASSETS IN INDIA

 

·    India's fast-growing solar photovoltaic (PV) market is driving
increasing demand for Risk-based Quality Assurance solutions.

 

·    Mitsui Chemicals India's Solar PV Lab provides comprehensive solar PV
testing and certification services to recognised national and global
standards, enabling efficient market access for both Indian and international
companies.

 

·    Acquisition of the solar PV testing laboratory assets is highly
complementary to Intertek's world-leading ATIC solutions for the solar
industry, reinforcing the Group's position at the forefront of the global
market.

 

More information is available here:
https://www.intertek.com/investors/mitsui-solar-lab-assets-video/
(https://www.intertek.com/investors/mitsui-solar-lab-assets-video/)

 

16 April 2026: Intertek Group plc ("Intertek" and "Group"), a leading Total
Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has acquired the assets of
a state-of-the-art solar PV laboratory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from Mitsui
Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., a leading global chemical manufacturer.

 

Solar PV is the fastest growing form of renewable energy worldwide and India
is among the countries at the heart of this transition. With the Government of
India committing to a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by
2030(1) - including 280 GW of solar - demand for trusted, independent Quality
Assurance solutions has never been greater.

 

This new Intertek solar PV lab will provide comprehensive ISO 17025 accredited
testing services for solar PV installations, materials and components,
offering BIS and IECEE CB Scheme accreditations. Its services will support
Indian solar PV manufacturers and international companies looking to enter the
country by driving efficiencies through harmonised testing and faster, more
reliable global market access.

 

The acquisition of these assets is highly complementary to Intertek's
Risk-based Quality Assurance offering for the solar PV industry, expanding its
growing footprint in the Western India corridor and reinforcing its leadership
in renewable energy assurance. Notably, the new capability builds on Intertek
CEA's world-leading end-to-end solutions for the solar industry, including
aerial drone inspections and solar plant inspections for manufacturers,
developers and other market stakeholders.

 

André Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek, said: "Solar is a major
driver of the energy transition and India is one of the world's leading solar
energy producers(2), making it a highly attractive market for our
industry-leading ATIC solutions. We look forward to seizing the exciting
opportunities to accelerate growth and contribute long-term to India's
electrification journey."

 

(1 ) Unlocking India's Clean Energy Future: Ambitious Targets and Innovative
Solutions, ETEnergyworld
(https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/unlocking-indias-clean-energy-future-ambitious-targets-and-innovative-solutions/123820714)

(2) What the world can learn from India's solar energy journey | Global Energy
Alliance for People and Planet
(https://energyalliance.org/indias-solar-energy-journey/)

 

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For further information please contact:

 

Denis Moreau, Investor Relations

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7396 3415          investor@intertek.com

 

Jonathon Brill/James Styles, DGA

Telephone: +44 (0)7836 622 683          intertek@dgagroup.com

 

About Intertek

 

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries
worldwide.

 

Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100
countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.

 

Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability
to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our
clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in
each of their operations.

 

Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered
consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to
power ahead safely.

 

intertek.com (http://www.intertek.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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