Grew Energy, a solar venture of the Chiripal Group, has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to advance innovation and excellence in photovoltaic technology. The R&D focus will be on solar cell and module manufacturing, performance characterization, and reliability assessments.
“The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IIT Bombay and Grew Energy sets the stage for a dynamic collaboration to drive technological advancements in the photovoltaic sector through joint initiatives in knowledge management, continuing education programs, and technology development,” stated Grew Energy.
Under the collaboration, Grew Energy and IIT Bombay will take up joint consultancy and research projects that address critical industry challenges and foster innovation. The collaboration will also support internships, intellectual property licensing, and research initiatives. A collaborative ecosystem will be established, focusing on essential areas such as manufacturing, performance evaluation, reliability testing, and workforce training.
Grew has set up a fully functioning 1.2 GW factory in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with another 1.6 GW factory to be fully operational by 2025 in the same location. Additionally, it is building a fully backward integrated solar module manufacturing unit in Jammu & Kashmir with a commitment to invest INR 4,500 crore ($538.85 million). Upon completion, the facility will have the capacity to produce 3.2 GW of high-efficiency modules and 2.8 GW of ingots, wafers and cells per year.
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