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Insolation Energy LtdQ1 FY26

Insolation Energy Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 116P/E: 18.3Market Cap: ₹3.2K CrSector: Power

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

5 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • FY27 revenue growth target: 50% to 60% growth expected from module segment, aiming to maintain or exceed FY26's ~60% growth rate.
  • FY28 revenue target: More than INR 5,000 crores with full-scale operations starting April 1, 2027.
  • Production volume for FY27: Targeting 2 gigawatt production and sales from module line, with cell manufacturing sales additional.
  • Cell capacity ramp-up: 4.5 gigawatt TOPCon cell line starting operational in Q4 FY26, full capacity utilization by Q1 FY28.
  • Future volume targets: Non-DCR capacity of 2 to 2.5 gigawatt with DCR capacity additional to this.
  • Backward integration into cell and aluminum frame segments aims to improve margins and support volume growth.
  • Order book for current year: 1.6 to 1.8 gigawatt with MOUs in progress for next year’s ALMM Part 2 related sales.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • EBITDA margins expected to be 14%-15% for FY26, expanding to 20%+ for FY27-'28 with cell line integration.
  • Revenue growth target of 50%-60% in FY27, with potential for higher growth subject to market conditions.
  • FY28 revenue target above INR 5,000 crores, with EBITDA margin of 20%+ if full cell line is operational.
  • Cell manufacturing capacity ramp-up starting Q4 FY26, with full utilization expected by Q1 FY28, contributing to margin improvement.
  • Backward integration (cell line, aluminum frame) expected to improve margins and operational efficiency.
  • Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 59% YoY in FY26; poised for continued growth supported by capacity expansion and operational leverage.
  • Focus on maintaining prudent leverage, optimizing working capital, and disciplined capital allocation for sustainable profit growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
- The company has taken a loan of INR1,134 crores from IREDA for its cell line expansion, with INR340 crores already drawn down. - Total capex planned for FY27 is around INR2,500 crores (INR1,500 crores for cell line and INR1,000 crores for KUSUM projects). - Peak debt for FY26-27 is expected to be around INR1,500 crores. - The company prefers funding capex largely through internal accruals and cash flow from operations, minimizing debt usage. - If needed, a small part of debt may be taken for wafer and ingot capex, but majorly from internal accruals. - No explicit mention of new equity fundraising in the call. - The focus remains on maintaining prudent leverage while investing in strategic capacity expansion. In summary, current fundraising involves utilizing existing IREDA loans and internal accruals, with a peak debt target of around INR1,500 crores for ongoing capex; no new equity raise announced.

Order book

Yes
  • Current order book size for FY26 is approximately 1.6 to 1.8 gigawatts.
  • About 50% of the total capacity for FY27 is already booked.
  • Remaining orders are being refilled monthly through a large distribution network across Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, Haryana, MP, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Orders come from utility sector (65%), KUSUM projects (15%), PM Surya Ghar (5%), OEM (5%), and miscellaneous (10%).
  • Large EPC orders in the range of 100-500 megawatts are being processed currently.
  • MoUs signed and in pipeline for ALMM Part 2 cells and DCR cell sales expected within 1-2 months.
  • The non-DCR module production target is 2 to 2.5 gigawatts, with additional capacity from DCR cells through tie-ups.

Capex plans

Yes
  • **Cell manufacturing plant**: 4.5 GW capacity with total capex of INR 1,500 crores, expected operational from Q4 FY27.
  • **Wafer and Ingot manufacturing**: Planning a 4.5 GW facility with estimated capex of INR 1,000-1,200 crores; DPR under progress, finalization expected within 2-3 months. Land (70,000 sqm) secured in Narmadapuram.
  • **KUSUM IPP projects**: Capex of approximately INR 1,000 crores targeting commissioning of 300 MW projects in FY27.
  • **Aluminium frame factory**: Backward integration mainly for internal use to improve margins; contributes to EBITDA growth.
  • **BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)**: Currently in evaluation phase; no capex planned as of now.
  • **Funding**: Majorly funded through internal accruals; limited debt considered. IREDA loan sanctioned for INR 1,134 crores, with INR 340 crores drawn till Mar 2026.
  • **Overall FY27 capex**: Expected around INR 2,500 crores combining cell line and KUSUM projects.

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