Gujarat Borosil Ltd to enhance production to meet rising demand for solar energy.

Gujarat Borosil Ltd (GBL) has made 2mm fully tempered solar glass for the first time in the world. International module makers have shown strong interest in GBL’s fully tempered 2mm solar glass.

75% of GBL’s production is bought by Indian clients like Gujarat Borosil Ltd (GBL) has made 2mm fully tempered solar glass for the first time in the world. International module makers have shown strong interest in GBL’s fully tempered 2mm solar glass.

75% of GBL’s production is bought by Indian clients like Tata Power Solar Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Central Electronics Ltd., Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd., EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power Pvt. Ltd. and many others.

The remainder 25% of their current production is exported to European clients like Solar Watt and RECOM from Germany, Reden Solar and Voltec from France, Trienergia and Sunerg from Italy. They also meet demand in countries like Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Estonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Kenya, USA and Mexico.

This new product enables the production of glass to glass modules, which are a quantum improvement over the existing modules available in the market. When such modules using bi-facial cells are installed on rooftops or on sand, the back of the module absorbs reflected light thus boosting power output by as much as 30%. Such modules can be made to float directly on water, because the excellent sealing possible between glasses imparts unprecedented moisture resistance. Large water bodies when covered with these floating modules will generate power while greatly inhibiting evaporation and saving land use for cultivation. By using glass as the back sheet in a module, the failure rate plummets to about 1% from the current 10%. This is because most problems leading to module failure arise from the plastic back sheet. The module life stands extended to 40 years, instead of the current 25 years bringing down the cost of ownership per KW dramatically.

Mr Pradeep Kheruka, Vice Chairman – GBL said, “The Government is strongly committed in bringing solar power to India. Over 90% of the benefit from this policy is accruing to the Chinese industry, which is strongly subsidized. Indian manufacturers of solar components have no subsidy and for the last four years are continuing to appeal to the Government to obtain a level playing field.”

Solar will be the driving force behind energy generation and reliance on fossil fuels is going to drop. This understanding is spreading to several countries around the world. The business is built upon years of trust and verification. GBL has been in this business for over 8 years and has 30 certifications for their products from various accredited bodies. In addition, the laws require that all solar modules be certified with each component specified. All their customers have certified modules using GBL glass, so may continue buying from them without applying afresh. Any new manufacturer has to pass these tests before selling can take place.

The remainder 25% of their current production is exported to European clients like Solar Watt and RECOM from Germany, Reden Solar and Voltec from France, Trienergia and Sunerg from Italy. They also meet demand in countries like Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Estonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Kenya, USA and Mexico.

This new product enables the production of glass to glass modules, which are a quantum improvement over the existing modules available in the market. When such modules using bi-facial cells are installed on rooftops or on sand, the back of the module absorbs reflected light thus boosting power output by as much as 30%. Such modules can be made to float directly on water, because the excellent sealing possible between glasses imparts unprecedented moisture resistance. Large water bodies when covered with these floating modules will generate power while greatly inhibiting evaporation and saving land use for cultivation. By using glass as the back sheet in a module, the failure rate plummets to about 1% from the current 10%. This is because most problems leading to module failure arise from the plastic back sheet. The module life stands extended to 40 years, instead of the current 25 years bringing down the cost of ownership per KW dramatically.

Mr Pradeep Kheruka, Vice Chairman – GBL said, “The Government is strongly committed in bringing solar power to India. Over 90% of the benefit from this policy is accruing to the Chinese industry, which is strongly subsidized. Indian manufacturers of solar components have no subsidy and for the last four years are continuing to appeal to the Government to obtain a level playing field.”

Solar will be the driving force behind energy generation and reliance on fossil fuels is going to drop. This understanding is spreading to several countries around the world. The business is built upon years of trust and verification. GBL has been in this business for over 8 years and has 30 certifications for their products from various accredited bodies. In addition, the laws require that all solar modules be certified with each component specified. All their customers have certified modules using GBL glass, so may continue buying from them without applying afresh. Any new manufacturer has to pass these tests before selling can take place.