Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd., a leading generator of solar energy in India, aggressively working towards achieving its green energy commitment. SelectsTier 1 global supplier in line with its stringent quality benchmarks. Solar Frontier K.K., the world’s largest CIS solar energy solutions provider, engages Indian market with sights set on new global growth.
April 9, 2015: Solar Frontier and Welspun Renewables announced the signing of a 100MW solar module supply agreement. Solar Frontier will supply its proprietary CIS thin-film solar modules, manufactured in Japan, to Welspun Renewables –a leading generator of solar energy in India. Solar Frontier’s CIS modules will be used in Welspun Renewables’ upcoming solar power projects in India at sites with high levels of solar irradiation.
“Solar energy is a priority sector for meeting India’s high demand for clean, renewable and economical energy. The government of India has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, of which 100 GW will be solar energy. Agreement with Solar Frontier brings us one step closer to meeting our green energy commitment,” said Welspun Renewables’ Director, Sindoor Mittal. “Welspun Renewables is committed to achieving high level quality benchmarks at all of its project sites, and because of this we prefer to work with Tier1 technology providers. We have worked with Solar Frontier on multiple projects before, and we do so again based on the proven high electricity yield and quality of its CIS technology, on top of the company’s close support.”
Welspun Renewables’ supply agreement follows are cent spate o fPower Purchase Agreements that the company has signed with multiple state governments. The company targets commissioning over 1 GW of solar and wind capacity within fiscal 2015. Welspun Renewables is present across nearly all states in India.
“We are honoured to continue working with Welspun Renewables on its mission to help India meet its growing energy requirements in an efficient, environmentally-friendly manner,” said Atsuhiko Hirano, CEO of Solar Frontier. “This is a landmark agreement for Solar Frontier as we continue to develop our presence in key international markets with companies that are sustainable and show willingness to work closely together.”
