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Kameleon Solar and Nithin Sai Renewables Partner to Bring BIPV Technology to India and MENA Region

Netherlands-based architectural solar solutions provider Kameleon Solar has entered into a strategic partnership and long-term technology licensing agreement with Nithin Sai Renewables, a Bengaluru-headquartered solar module manufacturing company. The collaboration focuses on deploying advanced building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions across India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

As part of the agreement, Nithin Sai Renewables will locally manufacture Kameleon Solar’s proprietary ColorBlast BIPV technology, which integrates solar modules directly into building elements such as facades, roofs, and windows, replacing conventional construction materials.

BIPV: Aesthetic, Functional, and Sustainable

Building-integrated photovoltaic systems are gaining global momentum for their dual-functionality—serving as both energy generators and structural components of buildings. By integrating solar panels seamlessly into building design, BIPV helps improve energy efficiency without compromising aesthetics.

The ColorBlast technology, known for its vibrant and customizable solar panels, is tailored for architectural appeal while maintaining performance, making it ideal for modern green buildings.

Sustainable Innovation Backed by European Support

Kameleon Solar is also spearheading a consortium under the European-funded OPZuid program, aiming to develop a sustainable and circular production chain for multi-colored, safe, and reliable façade-integrated solar panels. The initiative is part of a broader push to create standardized BIPV systems for future-ready buildings.

Nithin Sai Renewables: Expanding Capabilities

Nithin Sai Renewables brings local manufacturing strength and infrastructure experience to the partnership. The company has executed multiple greenfield infrastructure and solar EPC projects, and in 2023, it announced plans to establish a 500 MW automated solar module production facility to scale up domestic manufacturing.

Driving Energy Transition in the Built Environment

According to the Australian PV Institute, BIPV systems represent a powerful opportunity to transition from fossil-fuel-based energy systems while adding economic and design value. These systems, by replacing traditional construction materials, serve as weather barriers while also generating clean power—enabling businesses to meet both their energy goals and sustainability targets.