Energetica India Magazine - September 2022

energetica INDIA- September_2022 35 INTERVIEW RenewSys is the ‘Renewable Energy’ arm of the ENPEE Group, an interna- tional conglomerate established in 1961 by Mr. N. P. Kirpalani. With an ethic and heritage of manufacturing excel- lence. As part of the ENPEE Group we have inherited a vast experience in supplying to many international companies and we have capitalized on this legacy, to keep our product ranges world-class. Coupled with our motto of deliver- ing more than we promise this held us in good stead and won us the hearts, minds, and respect of our customers. Q What will be the various range of Encapsulants that RenewSys will be offerings during this year REI and their specialty? Avinash Hiranandani: Encapsulants are a crucial solar module component. They provide adhesion, cushioning, and electrical insulation, and hold the entire solar PV module or solar panel together. As the undisputed leader of the In- dian PV polymer industry RenewSys has ensured that we develop and make available, ultra-modern, value-for-mon- ey offerings to support the Indian in- dustry’s exponential growth. This has meant dedicating extensive resources and training our personnel to ensure that we are truly at par with the global industry. These efforts have also helped us establish a footing in globally mature PV markets like Europe. At REI RenewSys will be showcasing some of our champion products, which include: POE - India’s proven and UL-certi- fied POE that combines the benefits of standard TPO and POE products. This innovation was also recognized at the Intersolar Awards 2019. Named CONSERV E 36O, it has been supplied globally for the past 3-4 years now and can meet the demands of the Indian module manufacturers as they launch bi-facial Glass-Glass modules. We recently also launched U+, an Ul- tra-Fast curing variant of our Encapsu- lants available in both POE & EVA bas- es. It will help module manufacturers save 2-3 minutes per lamination cycle, thus helping them increase line produc- tivity by 20%, and defer laminator-re- lated CAPEX expenses. With a wide processing window, this Encapsulant is suited to all module con- figurations and technologies, including HjT, TopCON, and others. Apart from these, we will also have our PID-free EVA, and UV Transparent EVA in fast and ultra-fast curing con- figurations. These have been industry favourites due to their contribution to module reliability across varied extreme climatic and geographic conditions. Q Kindly tell Energetica India readers in brief about RenewSys’ various industry-first innovations along with its Reliability Lab for testing. Avinash Hiranandani: RenewSys is In- dia’s leading solar PV module manufac- turer. We were the first to launch India’s first 5BB and 6BB Cells. First 500+ WP module - DESERV Extreme - that is a bi-facial Glass-Backsheet module and a range of lightweight and flexible mod- ules. Our Reliability Testing Laboratory at Hyderabad is a one-of-its kind facility with 7 environmental chambers that test modules under accelerated extreme climatic conditions including Damp Heat, Thermal Cycling, UV exposure etc. On the PV component front RenewSys has been leading the production of world-class Encapsulants and Back- sheets. We have several firsts including India’s first Transparent Backsheet, UL certified POE, First and only Backsheet Patent and fastest curing Encapuslant. Our Bengaluru plant is also home to a one-of-its-kind NABL certified PV Lab that test Encapsulants, Backsheets and their raw materials. Q As some of the domestic solar com- ponent manufacturers have already listed on the Indian Bourses or are plan- ning to go for listing? Does RenewSys also have any such plans in the near fu- ture? Avinash Hiranandani: RenewSys will surely consider it at an appropriate time, though we have no such plans in the short term. Q What are the various kinds of Back- sheets that RenewSys is planning to showcase for its customers during the show and their characteristics including UV test performance? Avinash Hiranandani: Glass-Backsheet modules continue to make up the largest share of modules sold in India. The RenewSys Backsheet offering in- cludes bestsellers in both Fluoro and Non-Fluoro 1000 VDC and 1500 VDC variants. The single-side black and double-side black Backsheets are also seeing good growth in demand due to their contri- bution toward enhancing the aesthetic appeal of PV modules for specific roof- top applications. These will also be on display. Our Transparent Backsheet is gaining market share swiftly due to its qualifica- tion with the ultraviolet test, a distinc-