Japan’s Solar Frontier has signed an agreement to supply 100 megawatts of its thin-film solar modules to Indian project developer Welspun Renewables.
Solar Frontier’s made-in-Japan 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,” said said Welspun Renewables’ Director, Sindoor Mittal. “The government of India has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2022, of which 100GW will be solar energy. Agreement with Solar Frontier brings us one step closer to meeting our green energy commitment.
“We prefer to work with Tier 1 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 a recent spate of power-purchase agreements that the company has signed with multiple state governments. The company is targeting to commission over 1GW of solar and wind capacity in 2015.