Interviews
BVG India to set up fully-automated solar module manufacturing unit in 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 sits on top of PV technology leaderboard owing to its high-energy density
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.
ISA to Play Crucial Role in Promoting Solar Energy Deployment
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.
Goldi Solar to offer the TopCon modules up to 16 BB within 2023
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 to Launch its First n-type Solar PV Module By the End of 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.
Ultimate Goal of Financing Solar Rooftop Projects is to Promote Sustainable Energy Sources
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.
Promoting Clean Technology and Sustainability in All Operations
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.
Renewable energy is the future of power in the entire world
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.
Grew Energy Among Successful Bidders for Solar Module PLI Tranche II
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 can reap economic and environmental benefits by investing in solar power
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.
Achieving India's solar target could create 330,000 direct jobs by 2030
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.
Net-Zero Journey Accelerates as World of Circular Economy and EKI Energy Services Collaborate
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.
Since e-waste regulation bans landfilling, recycling is the only option
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.
Our Company is working on both EPC business as well as in green energy initiatives
Maire Tecnimont is an industrial group in the natural resources transformation sector: technology, engineering, and construction in the oil and gas downstream and in the energy transition. The Group can contribute to the industrialisation of circular economy with waste-to-chemicals technologies, and to the increased energy demand coming from the renewable sector, shared Mr. Milind V. Baride, India & Mongolia RVP, Maire Tecnimont in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Baride added that through the Indian subsidiary Tecnimont Pvt. Ltd., the company is executing three EPC projects for Indian Oil Corporation.
Our vision for the company is to be a brand to contend with in the EV two-wheeler segment
Greta Electric Scooters is planning on expanding its network in the domestic as well as the international market. To achieve this vision, we will work on maintaining our competitiveness and focus on clearing all the stringent international standards while incorporating state-of-the-art features, shared Mr. Raj Mehta, Founder and Managing Director of Greta Electric Scooters in an interview with Energetica India. Mr. Mehta added that E-scooters are under road test in Europe.
Our innovation strategy is advancing our commitment to cleaner, lower-carbon technology
Eaton is in the middle of a massive transformation that will see us emerge as an intelligent power management company. In this regard, we have also made a few significant strategic acquisitions recently. Our focus is primarily on Energy Transition (a shift from energy consumers to energy prosumers), e-mobility solutions, and Digitalization, said Syed Sajjadh Ali, Managing Director - India, Electrical Sector, Eaton in an exclusive interview with Energetica India. Mr. Syed also discussed about his company’s various product offerings, energy transition journey etc.
For the upcoming 15th Edition, Elecrama 2023, we have more than 1,500 exhibitors
This time we will have buyers from all over the globe. In this RBSM, we are expecting over 700 buyers from across the globe – South East Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe, etc. We will now be in a position to cover the whole world, says JK Agarwal, Chairman, Elecrama 2023, in an interaction with Energetica India. Mr. Agarwal also discussed about his broad vision for Elecrama, IEEMA Start-up Challenge, etc. Here’re the edited excerpts from that interaction:
By July 2025, we would be in the market to deliver a complete 10 GW integrated capacity
We already had a manufacturing capacity of 2 GW, another 2 GW line would be added by July 2023, and thereafter, we would add another 6 GW capacity progressively by July 2025, with our complete ecosystem not only polysilicon to module line but including all the ancillaries. By July 2025, we would be in the market to deliver a complete 10 GW integrated capacity, shared Mr. Anil Gupta, MD & CEO of Adani Solar, and Mr. Rahul Bhutiani, Head Sales & Marketing at Adani Solar, in an exclusive interview with Manu Tayal, Senior Associate Editor, Energetica India. Here're the edited excerpts:
BPCL Plans to Spend Around Rs 25,000 Cr in Building Renewable Energy Capacity
Digital transformation under Project Anubhav - a bold step by BPCL to create exceptional & consistent customer experience on three foundational pillars - Convenience, Personalization and Trust. BPCL plans to spend around Rs 25,000 crores in building renewable energy capacity and we're committed to spending more going forward, disclosed Mr. Raman Dhillon, Head - Digital Transformation, BPCL in an exclusive interview with Manu Tayal, Senior Associate Editor, Energetica India. Mr. Dhillon also discussed about his company's foray into renewables like Solar, Biofuels, EV etc.
Our decade-end goal is to sell green molecules, not green energy
We are going to be a sand-to-molecule company. We will convert sand into silica, silica into wafer, wafer into cell, cell into module, module into electricity, and electricity into green ammonia, green methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel. Our decade-end goal is to sell green molecules, not green energy, says Mr. Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada Group in an interaction with Manu Tayal, Senior Associate Editor, Energetica India. Mr. Mittal also discussed on various topics including his company's business expansion strategy, expectations from the govt ahead of the Union Budget 2023 etc. Here're the excerpts:
