Tindo has marked 15 years of continuous Australian manufacturing, highlighting the company’s role in domestic solar panel production from its Mawson Lakes facility in South Australia as it enters a new phase of expansion and demand for locally made renewable energy products.
The company, which describes itself as Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, said its manufacturing operations have continued since producing its first module in 2011, supplying residential, commercial and large-scale projects while navigating global price pressures, supply-chain disruptions and the broader shift of solar manufacturing offshore.
“Fifteen years is a long time in solar PV,” said Richard Petterson, Tindo Chief Executive Officer. “The industry has been continually reshaped and manufacturers around the world have come and gone. We’ve built through every cycle because our customers told us something simple: they want panels that perform, warranties that mean something and a manufacturer they can call directly. That’s what we’ve stood for since day one.”
Tindo said its manufacturing approach centres on local engineering, production and testing, with all panels designed and built in Adelaide using components and processes tailored to Australian operating conditions.
The company said this focus has supported long-term durability and field performance, alongside what it describes as a strong warranty position in the local market.
The milestone comes as government policy continues to prioritise domestic clean energy manufacturing through initiatives such as the Future Made in Australia agenda, including a $34.5 million Solar Sunshot package from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced in 2025.
Tindo said the support is enabling expansion of its Adelaide facility to 180MW annual output and a feasibility study into a potential 1GW “Gigafactory” for Australian-made solar panels, as demand grows for locally supplied renewable infrastructure.
Petterson said the company’s performance has been underpinned by long-term workforce development and operational consistency.
“Resilience is not survival,” he said. “It’s sustained performance under pressure. Our panels are built for the harsh Australian conditions, just as our business is built for the long haul. After fifteen years, we are built stronger than ever and our plans are for further growth to meet the demand for quality solar panels.”
Tindo said it will mark the anniversary with a national campaign across trade and industry channels in 2026, along with partner engagement activities at its Mawson Lakes manufacturing site.
