Gautam Solar Contracts Jinchen to Double Solar Module Capacity to 1 GWp

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Solar panel manufacturer, Gautam Solar, has collaborated with Chinese high tech enterprise Jinchen with the objective of increasing its production of solar modules.

An agreement has been signed at the 16th International Conference and Exhibition on Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy (SNEC) that is being held in Shanghai, China. Under the terms of the agreement, Gautam Solar looks to add a high efficiency automatic solar module production line to its kitty. With the coming of this facility, the overall manufacturing capacity of Gautam Solar will rise to 1 gigawatt peak (GWp). The agreement with Jinchen is expected to come into effect in September 2023.

Gautam Solar expects the knowledge and technology of Jinchen to provide support to the growth of the company. Jinchen is claimed to be an authority in high-efficiency solar cell and module making equipment world over.

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At present, the manufacturing capacity of Gautam Solar per year of solar modules stands at 500 megawatts (MW). The firm wants to double it to 1 GW after the expansion with the help of Jinchen.

The key objective of the agreement between Gautam Solar and Jinchen is acquisition of automation, technology, and equipment to manufacture high-efficiency N-Type TOPCon solar modules. These modules are very important in the market today as they produce 30 per cent more electricity when compared to the P-Type PERC Cells, which are more commonly utilised in solar power projects presently.

To employ TOPCon technology in manufacturing, first N-Type Silicon Substrate needs to have a thin tunnelling oxide layer over it. This layer is then covered by a layer of highly doped poly Ssilicon and passivated Contacts. The technology increases the efficiency of the modules and reduces ageing of solar panels.

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The purchase of this cutting-edge technology is extremely important since N-Type TOPCon Cells may generate up to 30% more power than P-Type PERC Cells, which are more commonly used. This innovation strengthens domestic production and advances the government’s “Make in India” programme. The agreement is also anticipated to make a significant contribution to the nation’s efforts to meet the government-set net-zero targets.

Last November, Gautam Solar increased its G2X series with the introduction of high-efficiency and high-performance 450 Wp solar modules with larger M10 cells to improve the quality of solar products.