The pace at which technology is evolving requires that companies in this sector have dedicated resources to understand and integrate newer into their products and Amplus has been a keen proponent of this, says Naresh Kumar, AVP, Analytics, Amplus Solar in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Solar energy is the future. With the government's push towards renewable energy and the increasing awareness among consumers, the demand for solar products will continue to grow. Havells is closely working with the stakeholders and has started investing aggressively to offer the right solar solution to its customers. The company’s flagship solar grid tie inverter can be seen in more than 30000 homes and industries, shared Varinder Bhatia, Joint Vice President- Sales (Solar), Havells India Ltd. in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

The technology of Sistema.bio has been recognised and approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Bio Energy Programme, which was launched in 2022 to promote the adoption of biogas as a clean cooking fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides organic fertilizer for agriculture, shared Piyush Sohani, Managing Director, Sistema.bio India in an interview with Energetica India.

The green energy transition in India holds tremendous potential for reshaping the country’s global standing. With power demand expected to triple by 2040, India can address this surge effectively. However, to fully unlock this potential, there is a need for policy certainty and incentivisation that fosters growth and attracts investments in the renewable energy segment, shared Sharad Pungalia, MD & CEO, Amplus Solar in an interview with Energetica India.

Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) play a pivotal role in tracking the origin of renewable electricity and its environmental attributes. By putting a premium on clean electricity, EACs increase the earnings of renewable energy producers and make investments in renewable capacity, shared Naveen Sharma, Whole Time Director – Business Development, EKI Energy Services Ltd. in an interview with Energetica India.

GEAPP is expanding its intervention in India to support the country’s vision of energy independence and transition. One of its critical goals is to foster an ecosystem of entrepreneurs where we support the creation and scale of low-cost impactful solutions that will accelerate our progress toward the SDG’s. GEAPP is doing this through its flagship program ENTICE - Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge, shared Saurabh Kumar, Vice President-India, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

Embarking on the vision of Hon. Prime Minister to achieve a target of 280 GW in solar and 500 GW in overall renewables, BVG have reduced more than 792,000 MT Per Year of carbon emission by installing more than 600 MW of solar plants with a portfolio of more than 1 GW, shared Pankaj Dhingra, Director, BVG India in an interview with Energetica India.

TOPCon will lead the market in the high-end technology segment, as it will offer the lowest LCOEs and will evolve in multiple ways as the most optimised technology product. It is expected to grab the highest market share and compete with PERC, IBC and/or any other passivated or back contact technology, shared Sai Charan Kuppili, Technical Director, South & Central Asia, Jinko Solar in an interview with Energetica India.

Solar energy is becoming a mainstream source of electricity in many parts of the world. China, the USA, Japan, Germany, and India are the top-performing countries in solar energy adoption. Advancements in solar technology have been ground-breaking, significantly since the efficiency of solar panels has improved multi-fold.The International Solar Alliance (ISA) significantly facilitates solar expansion by bringing together countries and enabling solar deployment through its initiatives and activities, shared Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA in an interview with Energetica India.

The solar industry is constantly evolving, and new technologies are emerging that promise to revolutionise the industry. Goldi Solar has consistently created and delivered quality modules, said Bharat Bhut, Co-founder and Director, Goldi Solar in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Bhut added that the company will offer the TopCon modules up to 16 BB within 2023.

Trina Solar would be launching its first n-type solar PV module that will further cement its presence in the market. The dual-glass bi-facial 210mm n-type solar modules have been designed to offer 685W maximum power output and up to 22.1 percent module efficiency, shared Mr. Gaurav Mathur, India Head forTrina Solar in an interview with Energetica India. Mr Mathur addedthat this technology is a ‘game changer’ and the ideal choice for developers of utility-scale and C&I projects.

Credit Fair finances consumer residential rooftop solar projects and MSME small projects up to 100 KW. The company is now starting to finance housing society rooftop solar projects. Currently, it has a monthly approval run rate of around INR 8 crore with approximately 400-500 loan applications, shared Mr. Vikas Agarwal, Co-founder and CBO of Credit Fair in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Agarwal added that Credit Fair is expecting to grow threefold in the next year.

Seros has made a commitment to invest in technology and overcome challenges to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions to its customers and stakeholders. One of its notable initiatives is incubating one of India's first green logistics companies, which is helping industries and conglomerates to reduce their carbon footprint, said Ashish Agarwal, CEO & MD, Seros Energy in an interview with Energetica India.

APAR Industries Limited is gearing up to tackle the biggest challenges of the 21st century, catering to the needs of the global energy sector through sustainable means. The company believes that with an innovation-first mindset, solutions that make anything possible can be found, shared Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO - Cable Solutions, APAR Industries Limited in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.
Mr. Amin added that APAR's mission is to design & manufacture building blocks for energy infrastructure, transportation & telecommunication sectors that contribute meaningfully to make this world a more energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable and safer place.

The government allocated 39,600 MW of domestic solar PV module manufacturing capacity, with a INR 14,007 crore outlay, to 11 companies under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme (Tranche II). Anticipated to generate employment opportunities with a total of 1,01,487 jobs, this strategic investment will give a much-needed impetus to India's solar module manufacturing sector which will contribute to the country’s objective of achieving 500 GW clean power by 2030.
Under this, a total of 16, 800 MW capacity was awarded in the wafers, cells, and modules basket of which 2,000 MW was awarded to Grew Energy Pvt. Ltd. The company received an allocation of INR. 566.71 crores, shared Mr. Vinay Thadani, Director, Grew Energy Pvt. Ltd.in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Thadani added that Grew Energy, being a successful bidder of the PLI Scheme, will be able to unsheathe numerous benefits.

Businesses and households can become energy self-sufficient and reduce their reliance on traditional sources of energy by harnessing the power of the sun. This not only helps to mitigate the environmental impact of energy production but also provides long-term energy security, said Pradeep Srikanthan, Business Head of Redington Solar in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

The solar sector has great potential to become an employment hub in India. It has already created jobs in areas such as solar panel manufacturing, project management, installation, and maintenance. Additionally, the development of renewable energy in India will stimulate R&D and local manufacturing and supply chains, creating additional job opportunities, said Aakansha Sharma, Senior Manager, HR, Amplus Solar in an interview with Anurima Mondal, Associate Editor, Energetica India.

In a world that's increasingly focused on sustainability, the circular economy has emerged as a critical tool in building a more sustainable future. Consulting and technology solutions provider World of Circular Economy (WOCE) partnered with EKI Energy Services, a carbon credit developer and supplier, to develop innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to net zero journey. In an interview with Energetica India, Anup Garg, Founder and Director of WOCE discusses the company's origins, the importance of collaboration in the net-zero journey, and the role of renewable energy in achieving sustainability goals.

The management of solar PV modules panels/cells has been added in Chapter V of the e-waste (management) rules 2022 which will come into force from 1st April, 2023 and is second only after European Union with a National law. Since the e-waste regulation bans landfilling hence, recycling and recovering materials therein is the only option, shared Mr. Jaideep N. Malaviya, Managing Director, Malaviya Solar Energy Consultancy ; Board Director, International Solar Energy Society in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Malaviya added that recycling will become an industry in itself and create job opportunities and provide entrepreneurial opportunities.