IIT-Madras Partners with First Solar for Thin-Film Research and Development
IIT Madras Research Park and US-based maker First Solar have inked an agreement distinctively mainly R&D activities, comprising the localization of thin-film solar and distinctively next-generation PV technology delivery array in India.
February 15, 2023. By EI News Network
The two firms will join forces on a scope of R&D occupation, comprising the localization of thin-film solar and distinctively next-generation PV technology delivery array in India; high-volume manufacturing; the testing of PV modules and high-value recycling.
Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President – IIT Madras Research Park, IITM Incubation Cell & RTBI, expressed, “First Solar is the world leader in thin film solar and its knowledge and track record in both R&D and high-volume manufacturing represents a tremendous opportunity for India, which is working to secure its clean energy supply chains. First Solar has demonstrated the potential of thin film to counter China’s dominance of crystalline silicon with high-performance solar panels that are competitive, sustainable, and responsibly produced. We are pleased to collaborate with the company to broaden our understanding of its technology, while sharing our expertise in renewables.”
Kuntal Kumar Verma, Chief Manufacturing Officer, First Solar, on the MoU said, “First Solar has a long history of investments in R&D and partnerships with leading academic institutions around the world and we’re thrilled to initiate what we anticipate will be a robust partnership with the IIT Madras Research Park,”.
He added further, “The MoU covers a number of areas that directly support India’s decarbonization, energy independence, and sustainability goals and we would be pleased to share our experience, while also benefitting from the institution’s expertise in areas such as field testing.”
The company manufactures its thin-film PV modules with the help of amalgamated and constant processes. In the year 2021, First Solar declared plans to invest in a vertically integrated thin-film solar factory in Tamil Nadu, with an annual capacity of 3.3 GW DC.
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