Indian Energy Minister honoured at Intersolar EuropeFor the third time an Indian cabinet minis-ter, Shri Piyush Goyal, former Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, visited Intersolar Europe 2017. He described it as one of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions for the solar industry and a must visit event.

At the Munich exhibition, Shri Goyal was honoured as Chief Guest of Honour at the Indo-German Energy Dialogue. The visit sent out a clear message indicating India’s commitment to clean energy in a collabora-tive effort with Germany, a country techno-logically rich in expertise and global experi-ence in the renewables space.

Shri Goyal was welcomed by Dr. Christoph Beier, Vice Chairman, Deutsche Gesells-chaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the German Development Agency with whom he had in-depth discussions on co operation between the two countries in the area of renewables.

In keeping with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Make in India Mittelstand, an initiative to mobilize the Mittelstand or mid-range, but market-leader status companies of Ger-many to invest in India, Shri Goyal met with German companies and emphasised the potential for Make in India and Make for the World at India’s lower manufacturing costs.

Shri Goyal had a detailed meeting with German Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building & Nuclear Safety, Dr. Barbara Hendricks and her del-egation. He reiterated that India led the focus on sustainable lifestyles in the Paris commitment.

Roland Siller, DG Europe and Asia from Ger-man Development Bank (KfW), and Shri Goyal explored funding options for India. Interacting with the senior management of Fraunhofer Institute, Europe’s largest applied R&D organization, Shri Goyal dis-cussed collaborative options in their clean energy innovations and in charging stations.

Cover Story ......................................... 1-2Message .................................................2Exhibition Partners .........................3

US Pavillion .............................................4Solar Trends ............................................5Innovations @ Intersolar India ............. 6-7

Global Expertise .................................. 8-9Energy Storage ......................................10EnergyDecentral / Buyers .......................11

Temple Economics .........................12About Intersolar India ...................... 14-15State Participation ........................16

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India initiativesIndia is at the vanguard of the world’s rapid transformation to smart energy. The Ministry for Renewable Energy is driving clean energy at an unprecedented rate. With its goal of 24/7 Power for All, Government of India has set itself a highly ambitious task of 175 GW of green energy by 2022, including 60 GW from wind and 40 GW from rooftop solar. Minister for Power and

Suddenly solar is the new black gold, precipitating a rush to mine it out of the sky

Indian solar finish line 175 GW – bull-run or bear, ask skeptics

Electricity is the future of economic growth in India. This growth cannot take place without industry participation. I invite you to come and invest in India’s energy sector. Our time has come to lead the World in Clean Energy; the Industry must not be left behind in this endeavour.”

Shri R. K. Singh Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy

By 2022, when India will be celebrating 75 years of independence, 175 GW of renewable energy will be generated. The government is working towards meeting 40 per cent of the country’s energy needs from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2030.”

Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India

From around the globe Intersolar India brings together the latest product developments in the solar industry which can be deployed for the booming opportunities in the Indian energy market.

As host to the most advanced technology gathering in the renewable sector - Intersolar India will serve as the launch pad for India to achieve its 175 GW target!

Intersolar India upholds the agenda of manufacturing batteries in India through its special electrical energy storage exhibition – ees India.

India has limited fossil fuels. We depend on imports for petroleum. If we have to support and meet the demand of 1.25 billion people, then renewables are the only way. We should set up manufacturing bases for batteries in India. Once we overcome the obstacle of storage, then the ideal of 24-hour free energy for the people can be realized.”

Shri Anand Kumar Secretary, MNRE

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We are delighted to bring you this special edition of the Intersolar India newsletter covering industry trends

and insights on the latest innovations in solar and the renewable energy industry. Highlights of the Intersolar India exhibition will be the display of most recent technologies in the renewables sector and current industry topics on debate. Experts from the industry will discuss and throw light on the conditions surrounding technological, market and political developments at the accompanying conferences.

As a part of the National Action Plan, the GoI has set a target for 100 GW of solar power by 2022 from different renewable technologies. With 8.8 GW of capacity addition projected for the current year alone, India is set to become

the third biggest solar market globally by 2017, according to a report by Bridge to India. It will become the subsequent principal market for solar power and solar installations.

Intersolar India is the country’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar indus-try. Participants get to showcase their products and solutions as well as to network with key players. The exhibition spotlights areas of Photovoltaics, PV Production Technologies, Energy Storage Systems and Solar Thermal Technologies. From special forums to awards and an in depth conference, the exhibition today is driven by an extensive Buyer Seller forum which connects our exhibitors with the key industry decision makers.

Covering the entire value chain of innovative battery and energy storage technologies –

from components and production to specific user applications – ees India, a special exhibition held at Intersolar India is the ideal platform for all stakeholders in the rapidly growing energy storage market.

Alongside, the exhibition Power2Drive shall showcase the electric mobility solutions and technologies, reflecting the interaction bet-ween electric vehicles and a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy supply.

Intersolar India is pleased to welcome EnergyDecentral on its first visit to India. The

international trade show for innovative energy generation is the world’s biggest for biogas. The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is a politically independent, specialist organization which promotes innovative technologies for generating energy from biomass and biogas.

As organizers Messe Muenchen India, Solar Promotion International GmbH and Freiburg Management Marketing international, we look forward to welcoming you at Intersolar India from 5 – 7 December 2017 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

Message from the organizer

Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh has said India’s energy consumption is set to double over the next 6-7 years, despite which the nation will meet two-fifths of its power requirements through renewable sources by 2030. “India invites all nations to partner in the endeavour to harness clean energy and save the planet. Investing in the renewable energy sector not only helps in reduction of global carbon footprint but also turns out to be more economical,” he said.

Raising the Renewable energy bar“Renewable energy is the only way for a country like India with a population as large as 1.25 billion that has finite fossil fuels to cater to the needs of all”, said Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. “Under Prime Minister Modi, we up-scaled our total renewable energy target to 175 GW by 2022. With advancements in technology, and with price of solar and wind reducing, we are not only sure, but confident that we will not only achieve the target, but exceed it.” Investment options in the country are now notched at the high mark especially after India cast a wide net with its Make in India initiative. Globally countries are extending their hand to aid India in lighting up.

FinancingMinistry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned INR 50 billion ($ 750 million) funding for 30 percent capital subsidy for rooftop solar for residential, institutional and government projects.The European Investment Bank at the beginning of October in partnership with ISA confirmed

plans to provide EUR 800 million for renewable energy investment across India. The EIB is currently finalizing a new EUR 200 million credit line for renewable energy projects across India in cooperation with Yes Bank. World Bank, KfW, ADB and NDB funding totalling $1300 million will provide further momentum to the segment.

GST elementOn July 1st of this year the Indian government’s release of Goods and Services Tax regime came as a big surprise for the power and renewable sector with 18 percent tax rate for solar modules. Indian EV makers claim the 12 percent tax bracket for electric vehicles and 28 percent for batteries could derail the government’s plan for 100 percent electric mobility by 2030. They suggest a 5 percent tax slab. A sector specific manufacturing policy from the government is keenly awaited.

Eliminating quality concernsIn the matter of adherence to quality norms, the MNRE issued an order notifying new standard specifications governing certain Solar PV products in August 2017, allowing a one year period for compliance. The regulations are legislated under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act and require manufacturers engaged in the production, storage, sale or distribution of photovoltaic systems to register with BIS. This bold initiative will level both global and domestic playing fields and ensure quality in a sector vying to stay competitive in the face of plummeting solar tariffs; it will enhance as well as ensure the yield potential of the installations. A sub benefit will be a dependable testing and certification

infrastructure for the industry.

Energy StorageThe tripling of solar production in recent years to around 17 GW has thrown up an imminent need for storage, making India an attractive market in yet another sector. In a recent study IESA said that between now and 2022, India will set up 70 GW/200 GWhr of storage. Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Executive Director, IESA said that batteries for replacing diesel generator sets and for maintaining grid stability alone will account for a 4-6 GW.

Electric MobilityWith its bold and ambitious initiative of The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020, GoI aspires to 6-7 million electric/hybrid vehicles in India by the year 2020. In a move to spur purchase and usage of electric vehicles, the government has initiated the FAME India Scheme - Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles. “India will stick to plan of having 100% electric mobility by 2030,” declared Shri Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport and Highways Minister, adding that he had cleared the electric vehicle policy. To speed up the EV initiative the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is putting in place liberal norms for electric vehicle charging stations.Sohinder Gill, Official Spokesperson, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles, Director-Corporate Affairs and Global CEO, Hero Electric said, “Automobile buyers are showing a tilt to electric vehicles and industry players are working to overcome limited driving range by bringing out lithium powered robust vehicles. Therefore in time to come,

EVs can successfully replace the bulk of personal two wheelers and cars on roads, which run on fossil fuels.”

ThumbnailPrafulla Pathak, Ex-Secretary General, Solar Energy Society of India, in a succinct round up on the industry said the steep drop in solar prices has ‘turned the table upside down’. DISCOMS which were earlier so disdainful of solar power and its high tariffs have welcomed the new situation. “Now, solar based electricity is a welcome thing from an economics perspective. This in turn could turn the heat up on conventional electricity. The thermal units in the country are on standby or on a waiting list to connect to the grid, once a monopoly to them. A further down trend in solar tariff may elevate this problem further.” This certainly will be the case, said Mr. Pathak, as there are high capacity solar installations in the pipeline that will lead to better financial options. In sum he said, “The cost of infrastructure, beneficial financial rates, efficiency of PV cells and enhancement in energy storage are the four corner stones on which the sector balance is dependent.”Although the Indian solar sector has made extraordinary progress within a three year time scale, it has ‘miles to go’ in the next five years. The needle has shifted from KW to MW to GW in this brief period and tariffs have dipped from INR 15 to 5 and then further to an astounding 2.44/unit. Suddenly solar is the new black gold, precipitating a rush to mine it out of the sky. And the Government of India is fully committed to ‘turn to [the] sun to power our future’ and to transform the shape of the Indian economy in a clean and transparent manner.

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Speaking about Distributed Energy Systems, Mr. Dorko Eliaszewskyj, Global Head

Utility-Siemens said, “The expansion of Distributed Energy Systems is progressing at a rapid pace, and is leading to changes in the energy mix, as well as to a wide range of

Multiple option module manufacturers

Distributed Energy Systems on the rise

The award winning company

Sunil Rathi, Director Marketing, WAAREE Energies Ltd

Sachin Jain, Director, Oriano Solar

Dorko Eliaszewskyj, Global Head Utility-Siemens

Starting trouble Being a nascent industry, Mr. Rathi said a number of challenges exist, such as Utility Scale tenders having new entrants every cycle; The cycle time from start of discussions/ documents to COD is 18 -24 months; Slower exit of uneconomical models of business; Discoms renegotiating tariffs even after LOI/PPA. “As Discoms can stop power at the point of injection they have the greater negotiating power,” he said.

Due to steady decreasing tariffs there is dependence on imported modules, causing 70% of capital expenditure going to overseas companies. “With visibility of DCR Tenders still in planning stages, the exalted objectives of Make-In-India initiative and National Solar Missions are still to see common ground,” he added.

new business opportunities and models. Whether public utilities or independent power producers, industrial companies or small to medium-sized companies – the technology for DES such as solar offers scalable, wide-ranging possibilities to increase efficiency while improving supply security, both within enterprises and as a whole.”

Storage challengesSmart integration of photovoltaic

power into the grid is presenting new challenges. These include maintaining reliable stability at all times despite fluctuating levels of decentrally generated energy being fed into the grid.

The answer to this challenge is

WAAREE ENERGIES- MICRO INVERTER-

Falling solar power rates require cost effective and quality plants

Siemens provides intelligent storage systems for renewable energy

Industry’s rising power demands need to be addressed

Oriano Solar specializes in Solar EPC (Turnkey and BoS) for Utility Scale Solar

Power Plants, Solar farm Infrastructure and Rooftops.

Besides having installed 75+ MWp of utility-scale projects and 10+ MWp of Rooftops, the company is executing turnkey EPC for 90 MW Utility-Scale solar PV projects including 50 MW Utility-Scale project in Karnataka on 1500V.

Regarding offerings at Intersolar India Sachin Jain, Director said, “Oriano Solar is working together with IPP developers by providing not only turnkey EPC solution but also land infrastructure and end-consumer PPAs with industrial and commercial customers.”

Oriano has won multiple awards: The Solar PV EPC Company of the Year 2017 - Utility Scale-Gold by India Solar Week Excellence Awards; Energy Startup of the Year at the Entrepreneur India 2016 Awards and TECH30 Company of the Year” at TechSparks 2016 by YourStory. In March 2017, Oriano Solar raised Series-A funding round from SIDBI Venture Capital’s Samridhi Fund.

“There is still lack of clarity regarding HSN code that needs to be implemented for getting five percent GST. Currently, this needs to be addressed by the Ministry as a priority,” said Mr. Jain, with regard to GST.

intelligent infrastructure and energy storage solutions – like the Photovoltaic eBoP solution from Siemens. It includes all necessary electrotechnical equipment for photovoltaic systems and even complete microgrids, along with comprehensive offerings for complete end-to-end planning, engineering, and financing - all the way to commissioning and service.

Appropriate guidanceWith its 150-year history as an

energy system pioneer, Siemens is an expert and reliable partner to municipal and private companies, working to actively transform the energy system as well as use it to their advantage. Based on a company’s specific situation,

Siemens calculates the possibilities and helps it to select the best solution.

Siemens additionally helps to manage regulatory requirements, compare government funding options, and comply with standards, regulations, and requirements. The same applies to financing, another area where Siemens can provide assistance.

Siemens Financial Services is instrumental in helping right from the financing of investment costs to risk management. It offers a variety of options matched to individual requirements. After a distributed energy solution has been implemented, customized services provide ongoing support to ensure the supply security.

WAAREE Energies Ltd is one of India’s largest solar PV module manufacturers at

a capacity of 550 MW, also offering EPC services among its other offerings.

Sunil Rathi, Director Marketing, spoke about the company’s product offerings saying, “The highlight on display at Intersolar India this year is our New Inverter Solutions – AC Panels in collaboration with Enphase, USA, and Waaree Hybrid Inverters. In our AC Panels we have our Tier 1 Modules with highest efficiencies, with micro-inverters mounted on the panel itself as an integrated product. Unlike central and string inverters which operate at the level of the weakest link, with module independence there is a significant output boost.”

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YouSolar’s high-power energy system can run air conditioners and works whether the grid is up or down – or where there is no grid at all. YouSolar allows you to switch to solar even if your utility does not allow net-metering and is perfect for markets with frequent power failures where it replaces diesel generators at half the energy cost. Our system is truly plug-and-play, modular and expandable. Solar production forecasts and sophisticated energy management deliver highly reliable power. The YouSolar solar+battery system delivers power to customers no matter where they live. It’s a complete plug-and-play solution which includes solar panels, a battery, an inverter, and intelligent controls. It’s quick to setup with no special training. Lightweight and compact components make it easy to ship and handle.

US pavillion

S Krishnakumar, Joint Managing Director, Manikandan Dunamis Pvt Ltd, speaking on the storage

industry says, “The industry is still young and major challenges are apparent in the lack of government support for the energy storage sector along with high cost of procurement for new technologies. The last year was really good, but government policies even though good for the economy, have made the current year sluggish,” he feels. At Intersolar India the company is displaying the J200-RE, the newest addition to a premium line of advanced lead acid, flooded

Nanosolars is a leading business house in renewable energy especially in cost-efficient thin

film solar cells and panels. “We utilize cutting edge technology such as CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) to manufacture nanotechnology CIGS solar modules which can generate electricity from the invisible spectrum such as UV and infrared rays. NANO SOLARS is building an effective global distribution network to deliver cost-efficient solar power,” said Santhosh S.Narayan, CEO (Asia Pacific) NANO SOLARS INDIA. Steady power generation even at high temperatures, high humidity conditions and low

Trojan J200-RE 12V features Smart Carbon

NANO SOLARS - promising solar technology for the next century

S Krishnakumar, Joint Managing Director, Manikandan Dunamis Pvt Ltd

batteries for renewable energy (RE) applications. The J200-RE features Smart Carbon™, its proprietary carbon additive that helps to reduce the effects of Partial State of Charge (PSOC) in renewable energy applications. Deep-cycle batteries used in off-grid and unstable grid applications are heavily cycled at PSOC. Operating at PSOC on regular basis can quickly diminish the overall life of a battery, which results in frequent and costly battery replacement.

“The J200-RE is the preferred 12V, 200Ah size battery for use in a number of RE markets,” said Michael Grundke, Trojan general manager for EMEA. “The added benefit of Smart Carbon and the eight-year service life, based on the IEC 61427 test, are some of the key features.”

Sanjay Bhasin, COO, YouSolar

YouSolar offers a high-power plug-and-play energy system that allows switching from the existing utility to solar

Manikandan Dunamis Pvt Ltd, a leading supplier of premium products now adds Trojan Batteries to its offerings

The Solar + Battery diesel replacement option

Sanjay Bhasin, COO YouSolar gave a brief interview regarding his company. YouSolar is a US

based company that offers solar + battery solutions for unreliable grid or micro-grid applications. YouSolar wishes to replace diesel generators and inverters being used in emerging markets with solar + battery solutions.

Mr. Bhasin gave a clear message when he said, “Renewable energy

sector in a promising sector for next 10-20 years. Various fossil fuel based energy generation mechanisms must be replaced with renewable technologies. The sector must ensure that all the players are growing profitably. Over-competition to gain market share, while sacrificing profitability, will come back to haunt the sector players.”

At Intersolar India the company will be showcasing YouSolar PowerBloc COMM and HOME systems for commercial and residential applications respectively. “We are looking to appoint reseller partners for the Indian market in Intersolar India 2017,” said Mr. Bhasin.

Speaking on this nascent industry he said, “The major challenge for this sector is to grow profitably. There is

enough fundamental customer demand for electricity in India. Price levels are coming down constantly and this must be used to ensure profitability for their operations by sector players.” On the matter of GST

he felt the basic issue lay in the ambiguity in application of different slabs to different components that make up the renewable energy sector. “Smooth implementation of GST is essential for growth,” he said.

The Round Table will be organized by the U.S. Commercial Services with participation from U.S. companies doing business in the Indian solar sector. Eminent speakers such as Mr. Robert W. Sexton, Director - Global Energy Group, Overseas Private Investment

Corporation (OPIC), Ms. Mehnaz Ansari, Country Representative-India, Trade and Develop-ment Agency (USTDA) and Mr. Anurag Mishra, Senior Clean Energy Specialist, Clean Energy and Environment Office, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will discuss how some of these U.S. Government agencies can be leveraged to assist the U.S. companies. A few commercial banks will also be invited to talk about their own programs for financing solar projects in India.

Date and time: Dec 6th - 3.00 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration by invitation only. For more details kindly contact: kamal.vora@trade.gov

Round Table on financing solar projects run by U.S. companies in India

light areas is possible with our CIGS solar modules which generate less LID and PID effect and are very economical as well. Our BIPV solar glass facades are available in transparent, semi transparent, in different color options and also as semi transparent solar glass roofs.

The products are on display at Intersolar India – US PAVLION Booth no: 1326E

TROJAN-J200-RE

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“We at Vision Mechatronics Private Limited believe in continuous innovation and therefore at Intersolar India 2017, we shall be launching our batteries with the Lithium Titanate technology. We look to offer solutions that will last long and can be effectively utilized without maintenance,” said Bharat Gupta, Director, Vision Mechatronics. The batteries come in various voltage ranges, customized to application, along with Active Balancing BMS that makes sure customers get the most out of their battery. With Lithium Titanate, the company aims at providing solutions with high efficiency, durability, high safety (i.e., non-flammable) and fast charging

L&T’s expertise in solar business is backed by nearly a decade of experience. The company

boasts a solar portfolio of over 900 MWp with a track record of landmark projects in terms of size, execution timelines and innovative solution offerings, including some of the largest tracker based solar PV power plants.

Single Axis Trackers “Although a proven technology,

Tracker Technology is still not penetrated fully into the Indian market. With the land and module prices shooting up, tracker technology becomes more viable in terms of cost per unit compared to fixed tilt, especially in the southern states. As a responsible EPC player, we are taking steps to

One stop solution in battery backup

The big ticket player in the solar market

Bharat Gupta, Director, Vision Mechatronics

Shaji John, Head – Solar, L&T ConstructionChetan Shah, Director, Goldi Green

features. The system would be best applicable for peak shaving, frequency regulation, load regulation and high power backup applications.

Mr. Gupta spoke of a second launch saying, “To take it a step forward we will be also launching our One Box Solution that would be a single system capable of taking care of your power backup needs. Ranging from 3 kW to 24 kW the One Box Solution shall aim to offer reliable power backup integrated with solar and our state of the art Lithium Batteries. ” These are customized solutions for replacement of diesel generator sets that have expensive operations.

Both the Lithium Titanate and the

promote trackers in India and have developed our in-house tracker customized to Indian conditions,” said Shaji John, Head – Solar, L&T Construction.

L&T has recently entered into the nascent market sectors such as Solar Trackers, Battery Storage Systems, Microgrid and Solar Pumps. The company will be showcasing these offering at Intersolar India.

“Although the solar sector has become more matured, it is still a tariff plummeting market and hence dynamic. Every new bid has posed new challenges, testing the capabilities of EPC players in terms of winning bids with the most accurate market predictions, or increase in project cost due to regulatory changes such as GST, Anti-dumping etc,” said Mr. John.

L&T has proven solar EPC capabilities in offering economically viable and technically superior solutions for solar power plants. With the project scale increasing day-by-day, L&T is fully geared to execute mega to ultra-mega scale solar power projects within stringent timelines adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.

One Box Solution sport a remote monitoring feature over internet which gives easy access to the whole system state at the touch of a button. “Be it anywhere in the world, data from the system will always be readily

"ONEBOX - POWERED BY LI-RACK: UNBOX TRUE POWER"

Goldi Green is globally certified for 4mm glass

PV manufacturer in a solar world

Goldi Green Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a solar PV module manufacturing and an EPC

company. At the 2017 Intersolar India the company will showcase its latest introductions such as the 5BB modules with PERC cells along with Twin Peak modules, Split Junction box, 1500 V modules, Glass to Glass, Bi-facial modules and Light weight (2.5 mm glass) modules.

“Goldi Green is one of the very few companies globally that has a certification for 4mm glass. Its 5 bus bar GOLDI 72 PERC series Poly Crystalline modules offer a range

from 330Wp to 345Wp and offer a module conversion efficiency of up to 17.83%, benefitting from Passivated Emitter Rear Contact (PERC) technology,” said Chetan Shah.

The 5 bus bar solar cells offer guaranteed performance with minimal power loss due to improved temperature co-efficient. The company undertakes multiple times EL inspection (pre and post lamination) in order to ensure micro crack-free modules.

The product line serves on-grid large scale utility systems, on-grid and off-grid residential systems, on grid commercial / industrial roof tops and solar pumping systems.

“With a CAGR of above 80 percent year on year, Goldi Green is quality driven. It is expanding into complete end to end solutions related to solar energy by introducing new products. It is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified and the first Indian company to be independently audited by SOLARBUYER, U.S.A.,” said Mr. Shah.

available on your smartphone, tablet or your computer. Our solutions are long life and maintenance free. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the launch of our state of the art systems at Intersolar India 2017,” said Mr. Gupta.

Booth No: 1738

Solar Trends

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Mondragon Assembly launches a new 150MW annual capacity Front Line system consisting of two of its MTS 2500 tabber and stringers and an IC150 interconnect system. The Front Line is

designed to manufacture panels with cells of up to 6 busbars. The MTS 2500 tabber and stringer enables a net production capacity of 2,500 cells per hour in a single welding track, claimed to be the fastest in the market to date. It significantly reduces production bottlenecks with increased busbar configurations.Mondragon Assembly’s IC150 interconnect system is designed to allow module manufacturers to increase the production rate while ensuring the product quality. The system is also suitable for half-cut cells.Its innovative interconnection system allows the MTS 2500 tabber and stringer to reach a net production capacity of 2500 cells per hour. The MTS 2500 tabber is designed to process cells of different technologies and sizes, and is capable of welding cells with up to six busbar. The high-throughput system requires just 7.5m2 floor space area.

Booth No: 1721

Spark Solar’s 5 BB PERC cell technology, with additional busbars, can boost cell efficiency by as much as two percentage points and has several benefits over 4 BB or 3 BB

modules. The wattage of the standard 60 or 72 cell solar panels can be increased as manufacturing processes get more efficient. When conductors are soldered onto solar cells to assemble them into solar modules, the soldering activity leaves behind residual stress in the cells. Over time the residual stress converts into micro-cracks which ultimately reduces the generation. Due to shorter distance between the bus bars in 5BB cells, the residual stresses are lower in 5BB modules by up to 10 percent. Hence long term generation of 5BB modules is superior as degradation is lower.

Booth No: 1846

Mondragon Assembly

Spark Solar

Innovations @ Intersolar India

RelyOn Solar Pvt LtdRelyOn Solar Pvt Ltd has on display a Single Axis row tracker which

allows two panels in portrait mode thereby accommodating the highest number of panels (upto 120 panels) per row. This provides

better land coverage, reduces civil work and speeds up installation. It requires less than 300 piles per MW.The tracker has a very robust gearbox and DC motor based design for each row, allowing adaptive backtracking for individual rows thereby increasing the output. The robust design improves the MTBF and MTTR parameters, simplifying maintenance. The key components are virtually maintenance free. The independently powered row design allows installation on slopes and can accommodate land contours better than block trackers. The row design is flexible enough to accommodate between 80 to 120 panels per row to suit the plant design based on components, voltages and shape of land parcel. It also obviates the need to shut complete plant tracking, as individual rows can be maintained separately.The astronomical algorithm allows tracking of true sun position, thereby significantly improving the output during the day, particularly during early mornings and late evenings and provides for a much more uniform energy output compared to other type of trackers and fixed /seasonal tilt systems.RelyOn Solar Single axis tracker offers a net benefit of 7-13 percent in generation and 3-5 percent in project IRR, after considering incremental tracker costs.

Booth No: 1647

SOLAR GLASS SHIELD offers a solution to be sprayed on solar panels. It forms a hydrophobic coating similar to the surface of the lotus leaf which does not allow water or any liquid stay on it. Solar

Glass Shield makes the solar panel surface hydrophobic. The solution is chemically neutral and will not react with any material. It forms a 150 nano meters thick layer on the surface of the solar panel.

• It will not let any material like dust, oil droplets, chemical dust, rubber dust, salt, cement, construction dust, bird droppings bond with the surface of the panel

• The coating prevents hard water marks from appearing on the panels

• Optimum output is achieved from the solar panels since the coating ensures consistent generation

• It reduces average cleaning time per panel by up to 30 percent thus reducing labour cost

• It pushes the cleaning cycle from one week to as long as eight weeks

• No detergents or chemicals of any type are required

Booth No: 1721

Solar Glass ShieldMondragon Front Line

RelyO n solar

Mondragon MTS2500

7 Innovations @ Intersolar India

Sileaf has developed a smart controller SolGriD that can be installed at power plants of various capacities. It has inbuilt functionality to monitor grid vs. solar consumption and linear inverter output control

to leverage maximum generation of solar power, take care of optimization of DG utilization and ensure optimum generation of solar power. It can work with up to four diesel generators with no limit on DG capacity, grid power, batteries and solar power. SolGriD regulates the generation of solar power in accordance with load at that time and the specified minimum rating of DG set. It can communicate with all major inverter and MFM (multifunction meter) modes and can control three different inverter models at a time. The product continuously monitors solar, grid and load parameters and ensures that the power doesn't flow into the grid when net metering is not available. Response and corrective action take under a minute and it can help bring down consumption from gird to as low as one percent of load. It also works as a data logger and remote monitoring system. Customers have the option to opt for SMS and email alerts of the daily generation and failures. The weather interface is inbuilt and provides measurement of radiation, temperature and comparison with the generation.

Booth No: 1647

TOPSUN‘s Solar PVGU system consists of double glass units filled with inert gas to Increase thermal insulation performance. The double glass units ensure optimum PV electrical generation

adding thermal inner comfort since most of the UV and infrared radiation from the sun will be harvested by the silicon-based material. The argon chamber of the insulating glass guarantees best thermal performance in terms of U and g values.The semi-transparent double glazed photovoltaic insulating glass units consist of an external photovoltaic laminated glass and an air chamber of up to 16 mm for greater thermal insulation. The Argon filling within the chamber increases thermal performance. Solar PVGU with crystalline PV cells can be designed with required transmittance as per requirement and can harvest solar energy. PV laminated glass as thin as 3.2mm+3.2mm, to double and triple high efficient glazing, can be integrated within any curtain walling system or façade. Junction box and wiring can be hidden between the structural materials. In a Photovoltaic Parking Lot the photovoltaic installation provides the on-site Distributed Energy Generation for supply to the electrical car batteries.Solar PVGU has a multifunctional characteristic by which it distributes the solar electricity produced, improves thermal insulation and reduces the use of artificial lighting with the optimal amount of indoor sunlight. Consequently the building will eliminate a significant amount of CO2 emission. The generated solar electricity will feed the building’s electricity consumption. This will also result in minimizing the peak load and peak demand for the HVAC and lighting.

Booth No: 1446

Sileaf Technologies Private Limited

Topsun Energy Ltd

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Intersolar India is once again instrumental in bringing together the global decision makers of the renewable energy sector to share knowledge and experience. Present at the exhibition are well known global associations who work towards ensuring clean energy for the future. An exclusive interview with Intersolar India editorial team provided an opportunity to get insights from SolarPower Europe and Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and the Taiwan Battery Association. IREDA Chairman and MD availed of the occasion to send a message.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) represents the decentralised clean energy sector with Members from the whole value chain of renewable solutions whose focus is rural electrification. ARE is a recognized as a Proud Partner of SEforALL.

Marcus Wiemann, Executive Director, ARE spoke about the association saying, “As the off-grid match-making hub, ARE is proud to represent +110 committed Members who provide RET and business solutions on the ground worldwide. With its concept of Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE), ARE creates win-win situations for communities by combining international expertise and investment power with local contents and skills development.”

What are your views on the renewable energy sector for 2017 and going forward?“With 1.06 billion people worldwi-de without access to electricity and energy services and with an additi-onal billion under-electrified, the energy market’s potential is both very appealing from a business per-spective and unacceptable from a humanitarian one.To enable a paradigm shift, ARE col-laborates and partners internatio-nally with governments and organi-

sations to provide cost-effective and efficient clean energy solutions in rural areas. ARE firmly believes that improved business models and pay-ment-methods will lead to falling technology costs of renewable ener-gies and thus spur investments.”

Could you update us on the latest developments in this industry and their relevance for the Indian market?“The Government of India (GoI) put forward the Saubhagya initiative in September 2017 with a goal of achieving universal household electrification by December 2018. Based on government data approximately 300,000 households are being connected to the grid on a monthly basis. A quick calculation reveals that efforts need to be accelerated to achieve the set goals. Decentralised Renewable Energy solutions such as mini-grids and stand-alones offer the more competitive solution using local renewable resources. Their modular conception is easy to install and to

use. Technologies can be used singular – only biomass, hydro power, solar and wind – or combined (hybrid). If energy storage systems are involved, electricity use can be guaranteed 24 hours for each day of the week. ARE will be organising an Off-grid Workshop on 7 December, where all stakeholders interested in decentralised renewable energy are welcome.”

Where do your interests lie in the Indian marketplace?“ARE is the global business association for decentralised renewable energy, so the core interest of ARE in India is in mini-grids and stand-alone solutions for areas with lower access to energy in India. On a state-level the focus is therefore especially on Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar, where the energy access gap is the biggest, but other regions are equally of interest. The technologies ARE focuses on include solar, wind, biomass, hydro and storage for off-grid systems.”

PolicyUpdate of the draft of mini-grid policy regulation with input from ARE and its Members, who are working in the field on these projects. The policy and overall plans could clearly define areas for the off-grid renewable private sector to develop projects in (possibly with con-cession agreements) or for microgrids to compliment the grid (e.g. on telecoms, hospitals, etc.). There is a need to address the lack of a level playing field and design incentives and support mechanisms that provi-de better choices to the end user. Two overall problems need to be resolved to incentivize the industry to take more action in terms of investments:a. Current policy places heavy emphasis solely on grid expansion and LPG connectionsb. Currently subsidies are given to kerosene and fossil fuels for the grid

Access to informationa. Improve engagement processes with off-grid enterprises to measure the scope of the sector and existing gapsb. Improve the set of indicators used to measure house electrification and productive use of renewable energy (energy availability for agriculture, health, education etc.) and implement thesec. Improve the transparency of institutions in govern-ment that are involved at different stages of off-grid projects (e.g. one-stop shop for mini-grids in India)

Supplying energy in small packages

Jens Jaeger, ARE Policy & Business Development Officer for Asia, gave a brief on the kind of support that would be most helpful from the GoI:

Marcus Wiemann, Executive Director, ARE

Jens Jaeger, Policy & Business Development Officer for Asia, ARE

Global Expertise

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SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing over 200

organizations active along the entire value chain. It brings with it the diverse expertise and mature experience of its members, all of whom are leading companies in the solar space. The aim of SolarPower Europe is to shape the regulatory

environment and enhance business opportunities for solar power in Europe.

The Global Solar Council is an international organization founded in 2015 to coordinate the efforts of the world’s solar energy associations.

SolarPower Europe has been supporting Intersolar since the very first event and continues to believe it is the premier business exhibition for the solar industry.

Bruce Douglas, Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer, SolarPower Europe, Chairman, Global Solar Council was kind enough to share some thoughts on the solar industry and India’s position in the area of renewables.

Mr. Douglas, what is your comment on the renewable energy sector for year 2017? What kind of future would you predict? “The renewable energy sector has grown tremendously over the last

Prof. Jim Torng-Jinn Lee, Chairman, Taiwan Battery Association is kind enough to share his views on the battery

storage sector and the role of TBA at Intersolar India 2017.

Prof. Jim Torng-Jinn Lee, Chairman, Taiwan Battery Association explains the role his country plays saying, “Taiwan plays an important role in LiFePO4 cathode material business. Aleees, San-Chih Fine Chemical and Formosa cover 18 percent global marketing share of LiFePO4. Due to the safety concern in transporting large scale batteries, Taiwan government now encourages the

few years across a range of established, but also emerging markets. It is now cost competitive against conventional power in many regions of the world and we are able to do ‘more with less’ due to the significant cost reductions in wind, but especially solar power.”

Could you update us on the latest developments in this industry? “In 2016 solar power was the fastest growing power generation technology and it will continue to dominate. The costs will continue to fall and the rapid development of solar power across all markets means it will become the number one power source of the 21st century.”

As an association where do your interests / strengths lie in the Indian marketplace?“India and Prime Minister Modi in particular, has shown significant

development of energy storage systems. By combining these with solar and wind power generating plants, new business has been created.’’

Giving a brief regarding battery manufacture for India he said, “Li-ion cell, with the highest energy density, (>250Wh/kg) among storage cells, can be developed from small to large scale for energy storage products. In my opinion, energy storage with higher energy density and flexible volume would be a big business in India.”

At Intersolar, TWA will showcase electrochemical energy storage

leadership in the solar power space. The ambitious targets he set for 2022 and the various government programs mean that India is one of the most exciting growth markets in the world. Opportunities are present not just in large scale utility projects but also in rural electrification and off grid, the latter providing electricity to those with currently no access to power.”

What kind of governmental support would you consider most effective?”Alongside the ambitious targets it is important to provide a stable regulatory framework for the development of solar power. Companies and investors from India, but also from abroad, must be encouraged to build factories and invest in solar projects. A program entailing funded trade missions for foreign companies would facilitate exchange of knowledge and business connections.”

systems, which include large scale systems for application in power stations, power grid and telecom cell sites. It also offers medium to small scale decentralized, family energy storage products.

TWA supplies cheap but low energy density and high environmental polluting lead acid battery, or high energy density and environmental friendly lithium ion battery, both in ESS and EV products.

A redesign of the energy price between peak and valley usage would make the ESS plan more valuable.

Europe united harnesses the sun

Battery Expertise

Prof. Jim Torng-Jinn Lee, Chairman, Taiwan Battery Association

K. S. Popli, Chairman and Managing Director, IREDA

Bruce Douglas, Deputy CEO & COO, SolarPower Europe, Chairman, GSC

India, with its huge energy requirements and resultant carbon emissions, has been assiduously working towards harnessing renewable energy resources towards building a sustainable economy. India with an estimated potential of 750 GW for solar and more than 302 GW for wind could become the fourth largest market for renewable

energy development in world by 2030 with 255 GW renewable in its energy mix.The renewable energy value chain employed over 21,000 people in India in 2016-17 and is expected to employ

an estimated 25,000 more in 2017-18. This statistic is according to an analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Intersolar India, a niche trade fair on solar products and services, plays a significant role in exploring an array of technologies best suited for the industry and targeted end-users. I hope that it will provide the necessary platform for innovative thinking and for working out strategies for consistent growth of the solar sector to build upon the initial edifice for ushering in a low-carbon economy.

IREDA is happy to be associated with Intersolar India and wishes it a great success.

K. S. Popli, Chairman and Managing DirectorIndian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)

Message from IREDA

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The Mahindra Group has set a new global benchmark for Energy Storage with the lowest bid of INR 3.55 cr/ MWh ($0.53 million/ MW) in the 28 MWh tender floated by the National Lignite Corporation. This will see the establishment of 2×10 MW solar parks in Andaman & Nicobar. This price tag validates the declining cost of energy storage and could catalyse a chain reaction in the cost reduction of large-scale storage in India. Mahindra is the only company to have ventured into energy storage and has a sound understanding of Li-ion battery technologies through the development of their Electric Vehicles. The announcement of this result could attract a number of international companies to the Indian Energy Storage market, whose huge potential is being keenly watched by foreign investment.

The Global Energy Storage Alliance also supports the MICRO-CES initiative. With partial funding from USAID’s PACESetter, the MICRO platform is trying to bridge the information gap in the industry over the last few months. The platform has been lauded by various agencies including the Rockefeller Foundation. It has led to a new partnership with the European Space Agency. There is also keen interest shown from the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)

Energy storage is crucial for micro grids, captive consumption and grid stablisingGW grids As renewable energy in India is increasing by the GWs having crossed the 17.4 GW mark as of Oc-tober 2017, the imminent need is for energy storage. Utility scale energy storage is vital in meeting India’s goals such as National Solar Mission or National Electric Mobility Mission. The draft national energy storage mission being prepared by the Nati-onal Institution for Transforming In-dia or NITI Aayog together with the MNRE is anxiously awaited by industry.

In an exclusive interview with Intersolar India editorial team, Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, ED, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said, “While everybody acknowledges the importance of storage – for without storage there can be no smart cities, electric mobility or 24x7 power supply in remote areas – very little has been happening in India in terms of building large-scale storage capacity linked to solar plants.” The GoI having taken cognizance of the fact, an energy storage policy is to be linked with the solar policy, making future tendering to be for solar+storage.

Dr. Walawalkar reported that recently, 31 MWh of energy storage with solar PV tender was announced in India under greening the islands initiative of MNRE. 1 MW of energy storage with roof top solar tender was released in first half of 2017. This year already 50 MWh+ energy storage tenders are released in India. EESL has also concluded world’s largest procurement of 10,000 EVs in a single tender. IESA expects that solar integration, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and

commercial and industrial applications will act as a catalyst for energy storage adaptations in India.

Commenting on the market, he said it is in an ‘interesting phase’ with 19 applications for energy storage in India, which creates more than 200MWh of opportunities for the next five years. “The storage manufacturing sector could attract investments to a tune of $4-6 billion, leapfrogging Indian into also becoming a global hub for manufacturing,” he said.

Micro-mini On a different scale, Dr Dinesh Arora, ED, REC disclosed that over 700 minigrids are in the process of tendering in the country, describing it as a technology that caters to the bottom of the pyramid.

IESA has launched the Microgrid Initiative for Campus and Rural Opportunities, Customized Energy Solutions, India. This initiative is directed to serve the over 200 million rural Indians who live outside grid access, and an equal number who

have poor connectivity to the grid. These remote locations have the largest potential for micro-grids. “We cannot just wait and see if grid expansion can achieve this goal,” says Dr. Walawalkar, who believes there is no “one size fits all” solution. To fulfill the goal of installing 10,000 micro-grids over the next five years in India, he says scale is necessary. Harsh Thacker, Project Manager for MICRO, is part of a growing team of people working on rural micro-grids in India with the aim to reduce the cost of electricity by 30-50 percent within the next three years.

EVs the government’s thrust to-wards electric vehicles opens up a whole new, but key component of energy storage. EV adoption could present substantial load for the elec-tric grid that is overheating with

overload from surplus energy pro-duction. EVs could be adapted for distributed storage and provide grid balancing services.

Corroborating this, Prafulla Pathak, Ex-Secretary General, Solar Energy Society of India said, “E-vehicles can change the game in the electricity sector in India. The increase in electricity consumption by industry or this new consumption concept may boost and bring the sector back on track.”

Adding his voice to the storage issue, Niti Aayog member, V. K. Saraswat said, India needs to “set up large lithium-ion batteries manufacturing plants in India” to achieve an all-electric car fleet by 2030. The main challenge, he said, would be to reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs.

FISSBA The Federation of Indian Small Scale Battery Association, an apex body of Associations of Battery manufacturers and related products across India, actively represents the welfare of Indian battery manufac-turers. A burning issue is the top GST tax slab of 28 percent on batteries for which it has suggested a reduc-tion to 5 percent to the government.

“Smart grids are the need of the hour thanks to high output of solar energy. Policies and procedures on installation of storage systems are at a very nascent stage and FISSBA is in a position to provide valuable inputs through its experienced members, ensuring the success of India’s vital green energy initiative,” said V. K. Aggarwal, President, FISSBA and Managing Director, SUPREME BATTERIES PVT LTD.

Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE said, “From 2010 to 2017 we have seen a sharp decline in the prices of storage batteries and by 2019/22 I hope and pray that the storage becomes affordable by the renewable energy sector.” With the rapid reduction in cost of both solar and storage, customers can see solar plus storage as an alternative for peak power from the grid.

Dr.Walawalkar invites all the stakeholders to join India Energy Storage Alliance and to be part of this great Indian growth story. He also wishes a great success to Intersolar India 2017.

The $4-6 billion opportunity in the Indian Storage Industry

Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Executive Director India Energy Storage Alliance

V. K. Aggarwal, President, The Federation of Indian Small Scale Battery Association and Managing Director, Supreme Batteries Pvt Ltd

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Intersolar India being a global brand does attract some good audience and also showcases the latest technologies, so we believe it is definitely a preferred choice for exhibitors and visitors alike.

As we operate three different divisions, we are on the supply as well as the demand side. Based on our multiple offerings we are always looking for the latest technologies and product offerings which are in line with current market trends. One of the technologies that is driving a lot of excitement worldwide, but will take some time to catch on in India, relates to energy storage. That’s a space where I would like to see more attention provided.

Kunal Chandra MD, PROINSO India

Intersolar India provides the best opportunity to network with the solar fraternity and at the same time it show cases the latest trends in solar technology at a single location.

Intersolar India exhibits technology from around the world. Of particular interest to us would be solar cell efficiency enhancements, commercialization of mono crystalline technology, shadow analysis and methods to reduce its effects and economical tracking methods.

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Samir Gandhi Greenergy Sustainables LLP

Intersolar India is a very high quality event irrespective of the country in which it is held. I am a regular participant at both Munich and India. At this trade fair various international companies launch their new products; as buyers we get the opportunity to interact with the higher management of the manufacturing companies.

We are especially keen to meet with new module technology suppliers. We understand that the upcoming technology is Mono Crystalline, Dual Glass and Bifacial. We will be happy to learn about the benefits of these technologies and meet with their suppliers.

Manoj Gupta Vice President- Solar Business, India & Asia, Fortum India Pvt. Ltd.

Intersolar India is a good medium to get to know the latest trends in the clean energy industry. The trade fair and conference highlight current developments in the solar industry.

It is a good forum to meet and get familiar with new and upcoming companies of the near future.

Devavrat Patil Director Benupower

Decentralised energy is cost effective and nimble

EnergyDecentral – innovative energy

Have you missed making the right connect with the right Buyer?

Intersolar India is pleased to welcome EnergyDecentral on its first visit to India. The international

trade show for innovative energy generation is the world’s biggest for biogas. The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is a politically independent, specialist organization which promotes innovative technologies for generating energy from biomass and biogas.

The DLG India trade fair will be held in an independent exhibition area parallel to Intersolar India. It will prove an exciting learning experience for a new and dynamic business opportunity since the Indian government is planning an investment capacity of 10 GW in

biomass plants by 2022. Martin Botzian, Project

Manager, DLG International GmbH, spoke with Intersolar India editorial team saying, “We want to create an international network that connects all the resources in bioenergy sector with interest in India and its neighbouring countries. It is a Trade Fair consisting of Exhibition, Conferences, Business meetings and Workshops. The purpose is to set up new business relationships, exchange of expertise, legislative initiatives and lobbying activities. Results of these activities could be: strong partnerships with state authorities and ministries, professional associations, academics

and media. Our distinctive competencies are the broad network that consists of professionals who help us answer all questions related to bioenergy, independent of any third party influence,” he said.

How can EnergyDecentral help to improve this sector in India?

“The approach is the transfer of knowledge and services from companies and experts to the interested audience. For many years, Germany is the leading country of technology in the bioenergy sector. Indian companies and trade visitors can learn in workshops, discussions etc. how to reduce the pollution of

the environment and simultaneously generate energy with residues. Other effects can be employment of Indian staff by German companies who open a company in India.”

Martin Botzian, Project Manager, DLG International GmbH

Intersolar India hosts the No.1 networking forum for Buyers and Sellers. Manufacturers from all over the world will showcase their newest products and services in renewable technology. Buyers use the opportunity to get acquainted with cutting edge technology and latest developments in the industry. All come together at this single venue.

We present here testimonials from some of the buyers:

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“Our deity is Lord Ganesha. He is the remover of obstacles and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Thousands of followers from all over visit his temple. In a way we may set an example to them (devotees) by turning to clean electricity.” Shri Adesh Bandekar, Chairman, Temple Trust

Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is a trendsetter – it saves INR 4.8 lakhs annually through solar energy

Inspiring moveIn a shift with the times, the two

century-old Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi in Mumbai installed a solar rooftop plant of 20 KW in 2012. Besides the savings, the initiative serves the significant purpose of being an example to the lakhs of devotees who visit the temple. Were it to inspire, institutions and buildings could soon start generating their own electricity. As a result the city’s power situation could very well be transformed.

“We are trying to become a green energy temple,” said chairman of the trust, Shri Aadesh Bandekar. “Our temple trust has always taken various initiatives for a better society. When the government declared the need to convert to renewable energy, we looked at the solar option.”

StatisticsThe rooftop plant comprising 72

100 KW, and a 200 KW plant in the near future. We have plans to install a 100KW project across the remaining parts of the temple to cut our dependency on the grid by 100 percent in the next two years.”

“Our requirement for power is ever increasing; we would be glad to have inverters with a shelf life of 25 years and dry batteries with a shelf life of at least 10 years,” said Shri Bandekar on being asked about his expectations from the manufacturers of inverters and power conditioning units.

Problem pointsThe key challenge was day to day

maintenance since the technology was old. “One had to check and refill water in the batteries and maintain it. As we are on the main road, cleaning dust off panels was another challenge. But in today's time there's a solution for everything: We engaged a company

for AMC and now they take care of complete maintenance of it,” he said.

Zero garbage“We want to make sure that

everything that the temple receives should be reused. Temple offerings of flowers and coconut shells amounting to 1200 kg a day are recycled. Water harvesting, tree planting and maximum use of natural light are all part of the effort: Our attempt is to become Mumbai’s first zero garbage temple,” he said.

Shri Bandekar was pleased to speak of the efforts by the temple to be part of the greater good. He ended the discussion saying with a tinge of pride, “Our temple has been awarded the “Green Place of Worship” by CII. We hope we can set an example to the devotees and further spread the message to use solar energy.”

panels on top of the five-storey pratishthaalay or temple building has an output of 19.7 kWh, sufficient to power the lights and fans on every floor. The monthly saving of INR 40,000 has recovered the installation cost of INR 14.25 lakhs. “Around 10 percent of our total energy requirement is being met by the solar power plant,” said Shri Bandekar.

Future planning“With lakhs of devotees visiting

our temple every day, our attempt is to encourage them towards taking up renewable sources of energy so that the carbon-footprint on the city’s environment can be reduced,” said Shri Bandekar, adding that the temple complex uses only power-efficient LED lights. “After the success of the initial 20KW project, now with the modern technology we are planning an immediate scaling of 60 KW and

• No of solar panels: 72

• Capacity: 20 KW

• Output: 19.7 kW electricity per day

• Total project cost: INR 14.25 lakhs

• Recovery period: Approx. 3.5 years

• Pre-installation bills: Approx. INR 6 lakhs monthly

• Post installation bills: Approx. INR 3.67 lakhs

• Estimated savings: INR 4.8 lakhs annually

Temple Economics

PV roof top installation at Siddhivinayak Temple Trust

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Religious institutions are leading by example for a clean and responsible future

Jain temple turns to solar to cut energy costs

Green is the mantra of the present age which is making a dynamic effort towards a

clean and healthy environment. Today the world has turned to the giver of life and energy, to Lord Surya, to help it in its endeavor to create a pollution-free future. A 190-year-old Jain temple at Byculla in Mumbai has shown the way by harnessing the power of the sun. The Sheth Motisha Jain Religious and Charitable Trust has recently converted to solar.

The Temple, spread across two acres, installed a 37.5 KW rooftop solar system in August of 2017. Shri Kiranrajji Mangalilalji Shah, Chairperson of the Trust was kind enough to spare time for an interview with the editorial Team of MMI. In reply to what made the trust think of a solar rooftop project he said, “This is a Jain religious trust and the religion of Jainism is all about Ahimsa (non violence) and Jeevdaya (save animals). Solar energy is based on Sun’s energy and it is clean and green electricity, which also supports our environment. Global warming can also be reduced if everyone starts using renewable energy and uses

present installation of 115 panels powers lights and fans along the pathways, the bhojanalaya or dining area, storerooms and guest accommodations for devotees. In phase II of the project, the trust wants to convert the entire temple area into a green zone by planting fruiting trees along the periphery and within the temple complex.

Calculating the move The installation cost of INR 26 lakhs was funded by donations and Shri Ghaverchandji Jivrajji Sanghvi, Trustee expressed his sincere thanks to the donors also adding, “We expect to recover this in the next three years.” This calculation is based on the pre installation energy bill of approximately INR 12-13 lakhs per annum and a post installation yearly saving of at least at least 7 lakhs. “We hope for a higher amount of saving as we have installed German inverters,” said Shri Sanghvi. The trust has also installed a net-metering system which allows surplus power generated by solar to be exported back to the grid and any deficiency to be imported from the grid.

Appsolar LLP, the private company that installed the project is testing

the initial phase through the hot summer months when power demand soars. “At present we are using two German inverters to supply around 160 kWh electricity per day,” said Partth Kothari, company partner.

“As a final conclusion,” said Shri Shah, “one has to understand to follow examples set by others. We strongly want all Jain trusts and also other religious trusts to install solar on their unused roof space to save money on electricity; and the saved money can be used for a different purpose or betterment of the society. The saved amount can also be used for someone’s education, someone’s health, someone’s future.”

less of coal and petroleum products.”

Planning process Managing Trustee, Shri Jagdishchandra Chandulalji Mehta explained that the entire proposal was developed by APPSOLAR LLP based on their electricity bills. After that it was up to their Trust Committee to decide on how to go about the installation and in how many phases. “We faced a lot of challenges especially in terms of cost as few members were not convinced (of the expense to savings ratio); also the physical challenges of premises and construction. We have been reviewing on installing solar plant at our premises since past one year, but unfortunately due to higher cost and this not being on priority, it was not finalised. But this time, we made it a priority to install solar energy and save money on electricity. APPSOLAR LLP made the outline and completed the work in seven days,” he said.

“We plan to convert the entire campus into solar power zone. We are happy that we will be able to give back to the society. Environmental balance has to be restored,” said Shri Mehta. The

• No of solar panels: 115

• Capacity: 37.5 KW

• Output: around 160 kWh per day

• Total project cost: INR 25 lakhs

• Recovery time: INR 3.5 years

• Pre installation bill: INR 12 -13 lakhs per annum

• Estimated savings: INR 7-8 lakhs per annum

Temple Economics

PV roof top installation at The Sheth Motisha Jain Religious and Charitable Trust

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The future world of renewables can look to breathe easy and live green

Solar flares to create a cleaner environmentMission With events spanning four continents, Intersolar is the world’s leading exhibition series for the solar industry and its partners. It unites people and companies from around the world with the aim of increasing the share of solar power in our energy supply. With more than 25 years of experience, Intersolar has the unique ability to bring together members of the solar industry from across the world’s most influential markets and solar supply chain. Intersolar exhibitions and conferences are held in Munich, San Francisco, Mumbai, and São Paulo, and Dubai. These global events are compl emented by the Intersolar Summits, which take place in emerging and growing markets worldwide.

Intersolar India is the country’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry. It takes place annually at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai. The event’s exhibition and conference both focus on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage systems and solar thermal technologies. Since being founded,

EnergyDecentral India will offer a unique platform for new trends in biogas production and use, as well as vast networking opportunities for exhibitors interested in entering the Indian market.

Power2Drive has a goal to help companies develop and to distribute technologies and business models in the field of traction batteries, charging infrastructure and all kinds of electric vehicles. It is an industry hotspot for suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and start-ups in the emerging field of electric mobility and transportation. The idea is to push forward a sustainable future mobility according to its aim - Energizing Mobility!

Global community under one roof

Intersolar India 2017 is expected to host 500+ conference attendees, almost 83% will represent the top management level of the industry, i.e. executive and senior levels. The conference has an exciting program featuring 22 sessions. More than 100 speakers will discuss and debate

current status of industry, political developments, new business models and financing solutions that will contribute to shaping India’s booming clean energy market. Around 260 exhibitors will showcase latest solutions and products to 12,000 international visitors from 30+ countries. The international visitor contingent is expected to be around 26 percent, reflecting the outstanding commitment to this event by the global industry.

Conference details with highlights

The Intersolar conferences provide the solar and renewable energy industry with an opportunity to share information and strategies. It is a platform to network and meet experts from the Industry.

In collaboration with speakers, participants and partners, we shape the energy supply of the future. International experts discuss technological trends and market developments, as well as new business models and financing solutions. The Intersolar India exhibition and conference both

Intersolar has become the most important industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distrib-utors, service providers and partners in the global solar industry.

Take advantage of the win-win combination of theory and practice - The Special Exhibitions

ees India will be hosted for the second time by Intersolar India. The electrical energy storage exhibition highlights the many ways in which innovative engineering in batteries is reshaping the industry. ees India brings together key players from India’s energy sector: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and end-users of electrical energy storage technologies. The focus at ees is on energy storage solutions and is an attractive venue for investors, utilities, installers, manufacturers and project developers from all over the world.

EnergyDecentral India is the international exhibition for innovative energy supply. It takes place for the first time together with Intersolar India in Mumbai.

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focus on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage systems and solar thermal technologies.

Key speakers at Intersolar India Conference

Ashish Khanna, CEO-Tata Power Solar l Kuldeep Jain, MD-ClanMax Solar l Vinay Rustagi, MD, Bridge to India l Dr. Eicke Weber, former Director, Fraunhofer Insitute and Director-Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in Singapore- BEARS l K.Krishan, Green Jobs Skill Council & President, India Bio Energy Association l Dorko Eliaszewskyj, Global Head Utility-Siemens l Robert Sexton, Director-Overseas Private Investment Corporation l Simon Stolp, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank l Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, ED-Indian Energy Storage Association l Sham Parmar, India Business Development Head, Sun Power l Sunil Rathi, Director-Sales and Marketing, Waaree Solar l Prof. Dhrubes Biswas, Industry Fellow, University of California at Berkeley.Profiles of key speakers are available at www.intersolar.in > Program > Speakers.

Buyer Seller ForumIntersolar India’s latest

introduction to increase focused interaction is prescheduled business to business (B2B) meetings at the Buyer Seller Forum. It is held at a designated pavilion inside the venue in an absolutely organizer controlled and restricted environment. The activity is planned with an intention to generate new business opportunities by helping the exhibitors meet the right B2B professionals. We are looking at a 500+ Buyer Seller Meet spread over three days at Intersolar India 2017.

The restricted environment provides an isolated and noise free location for one to one interaction between the buyer and seller. All other comfort and environment related requirements of the buyer

and seller are taken care of by the organizer with no additional cost, the discussion eventually culminating to serious business. This year a special delegation from China, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, United States, Netherlands etc. will be visiting Intersolar India. Please contact the organizers for further details.Participation is by invitation only. For more information, please contact Mr. Clyde Fernandes clyde.fernandes@mm-india.in

Solar PV Intensive Technical Training Course by Dr. Sean White, Trainer, White House Solar

The Solar PV Intensive course on December 5 and 6 will be conducted by Sean White, Trainer, White House Solar. On December 5 it will cover the basics of PV, including the development of the industry from where it is today and growing exponentially. This course will cover the different types of PV systems and EPC contracting. The second photovoltaic workshop on December 6 will cover the system components of various types of PV systems, including grid-tied and battery based systems. Amongst others, the course will give insights in the mechanical design of PV systems and common ways of installing ground mounted and roof mounted PV systems in a way to boost PV system energy production. Additionally this course will cover operation and maintenance of PV systems and how to troubleshoot solar photovoltaic systems.

Intersolar India & Skill Coun-cil for Green Jobs jointly pre-sent Skill Gap in Solar

The Solar industry is opening a completely new avenue for absorption of our youth in all sectors of manufacturing, project development and services, which would be a long-term requirement in the solar domain. As per reports

shared by many government and private organizations on Occupational Mapping and Skill Gap Analysis, India needs to create 10 million new jobs every year in renewable energy sector. The analysis also shows that as many as 1 million FTE (Full Time Equivalent) jobs could be created in Solar PV Sector. We can visibly see that manufacturing in solar domain will pick up. In order to address the manpower requirement in Renewable Energy, in general, and Solar Energy, in particular, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has set up a new Sector Skill Council for Green Jobs. The session would discuss the requirement of skilled manpower in the sector and the roadmap prepared by Skill Council for Green

Skill Council for Green Jobs in association with Intersolar India will have Knowledge Forum and Awards

Upcoming Job Opportunities in Solar sectorKey Highlights of the session:

• Occupational Map of the solar industry for career progression in -

o Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) o Operation & Maintenance (O&M)o Manufacturing sector

• Current job employment and Job opportunities in next 5 years

• Expected Job creation for a smart city / solar city (to achieve 100MW of Rooftop Solar PV installation)

• Case study of a utility scale Solar PV power plant

• Case Study of a rooftop solar PV power plant

• Upskilling the skills of the solar industry

Award Ceremony:

Time: 30 mins

Category description :

Category 1: Outstanding contribution in Solar training domain

Category 2: Best Solar Training centre

Category 3: Best training institution with highest placements

Category 4: Training organisation with highest number of trainings imparted

Jobs in manufacturing, project development, operation and maintenance.

Intersolar's social commit-ment 2017Intersolar Study Program Through the Intersolar Study Pro-gram which was launched in 2015, Intersolar would like to undertake its social responsibility to advance solar energy around the globe. Students from all areas of renewable energy are welcome to current industry knowledge free of charge. Intersolar is committed to strengthening solar technology in the hands of the next generation. At the trade fair, global experts are invited to deliver sessions at the study programs. The programs work towards the upliftment of s ociety through knowledge sharing.

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Roadmap for solar power development in Kerala

Solar power in God's own country

The State of Kerala has always been proactive in preserving God’s own country in its

pristine condition. Kerala’s solar policy of 2013 has triggered a paradigm shift from the use of thermal energy. This means long term energy security combined with ecological security for this green land of coconut palms.

2022. Of this about 265-270 MW utility scale power plants, and about 50 MW capacity rooftop systems including off-grid are near completion through ANERT-MNRE programmes.

In a path-breaking development, the Kerala Agriculture Department has decided to use solar power to pump out water from the Kole Wetlands which cover an area of about 13,632 hectares. In the trial project on the wetland eco-system, water will be flushed out from 12,140 hectares of paddy fields ahead of the farming season, using 50 hp solar power pumps. This could lead to a considerable saving on the INR 30 crore a year power tariff paid by the department.

ANERT runs multiples programmes like the Solar Smart program; Solar power and biogas plants program;

Akshaya Power Service Centre for guidance in selection of Akshaya devices; Registration of existing Akshaya power devices on mobile app for help with service needs; Insurance for Akshaya power equipment are just a few. The Renewable Energy Certificate and Renewable Purchase Obligation further incentivise use of solar. Kerala features as the first state in the country to have a functioning floatovoltaic plant.

Instrumental in this transformation is the Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology, better known by its acronym ANERT. It is the State Nodal Agency for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, with a mandate to carry out Centrally Assisted Programmes in Kerala.

“Kerala takes environment cleanliness seriously, beginning with public awareness building. ANERT promotes the state subsidised Akshaya power equipment for renewables through an exhibition van which will visit many educational institutions,” said Dr. R. Harikumar, Director, ANERT, Department of Power, Government of Kerala. Regarding solar targets set by GoI, he said that Kerala has a solar capacity share of 1870 MW in India’s target of 100 GW solar power by

Floating solar plants of Kerala set off a floatovoltaic trendThe largest floating solar plant in India with a generating capacity of 500kW has been completed. It floats in Banasura Sagar reservoir in Wayanad, Kerala State. M.R. Narayanan, chairman, Adtech Systems, the firm that built the project, said that power generated will be fed to the Kerala State Electricity Board grid using underwater cables. “Since the project was completed, we have received enquiries for more than 50MW of other floating PV projects,” he added. The PV panels of the largest floating solar project in the country have been installed on 18 floating platforms made of hollow ferrocement floaters. The INR 9.25 crore solar farm floats on 6000 square metres of the reservoir.

Floating solar projects can be more efficient than their ground-mount counterparts due to the water body’s cooling effect on the modules. They collect less dust which cuts down on maintenance and they also preserve water levels through shading.

Earlier in the year NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance), the R&D arm of Utility NTPC, installed a 100kW floating solar plant at Kayamkulam, also in Kerala. Now Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is also planning two 10MW floating PV projects in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

CIAL - the world’s only green airport“Cochin International Airport Ltd has always implemented green ideas. We could achieve the status of being the first airport in the world to be completely powered by green energy, to be specific, by solar energy as early as 2015. We are laying solar panels everywhere possible: on unutilized land, car park roofing and over canals. The biggest of these plants alone has an installation capacity of 14.4 MWp. Over the next 25 years this plant will cut carbon dioxide emissions from coal fired power plants by more than 3,00,000 metric tons. This is equivalent to planting three million trees or not driving 750 million miles. We envisage that by March 2018 we can enhance the installation capacity to 40 MWp and thereby contribute significantly to the world’s effort to reduce the carbon footprint.”

V.J.KurianManaging Director, CIAL

“ANERT will also take steps to promote new business models for implementing renewable energy projects including:

Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO); Third-party leasing; Community/ co-op investment; Battery on rental for off-grid/hybrid systems/ Solar Power Pack on rental, etc.

“We invite reputed players in this field to empanel with ANERT as service providers and also solicit proposals on new technology/ business model demonstrations in Kerala” said Dr. R. Harikumar, Director, ANERT, Department of Power, Government of Kerala.

State Participation

PV roof top installation at CIAL car park