Suniva solar cell technology powers grid-connected 1MW installation in West Bengal
26 Nov 2009
US manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells Suniva Inc, the supplier of Suniva-branded solar modules, has announced the completion of its collaborative project with Titan Energy Systems Ltd. to create India's first large-scale project in Jamuria, West Bengal.
The US company's cells power the 1MW solar electric power plant, which is expected to expand an additional 250kW early next year.
Suniva manufactures high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells with low-cost techniques in order to make solar-generated electricity cost-competitive with fossil fuels. The company also offers Suniva-branded modules in collaboration with its worldwide partners.
It leverages exclusive licenses to critical patents and patent-pending intellectual property developed by founder and CTO, Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi, at the Georgia Institute of Technology's University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research, which is funded by the US Department of Energy.
"High-efficiency solar technology presents significant advantages in terms of land use and balance of system costs, and Suniva is our key partner for delivering the high power and volumes needed to keep projects reliably moving forward," said Sankar Chodagam, managing director of Titan Energy Systems Ltd.
Titan is a pioneer in the design, development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic modules ranging from 2Wp to 300Wp. Established in 1991, it has received international credibility in the manufacture of solar modules. Specifically for the Indian market, in addition to manufacturing and selling the solar modules, TITAN also undertakes design, construction, operation and maintenance of grid-connected and off-grid solar systems on a "turnkey" basis for end customers.
