Moving Upstream - Materials, Polysilicon, and Wafer Manufacturing in India

Dr. Puzant Baliozian is the VDMA PV Equipment Group's leader. He is involved in techno-economic studies for manufacturing capacity of PV along the value chain and represents the interests of European PV equipment manufacturers internationally. The PV Sector Group at VDMA also publishes the yearly international technology roadmap for photovoltaics (ITRPV) showing highly relevant technology projections and trends. Dr. Baliozian studied physics at the American University of Beirut (BSc., 2014) and has a specialization in renewable energy (MSc. 2016) from the university of Freiburg. From 2016 until 2022, he worked at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg in the field of photovoltaic production technologies where he also did his PhD. He is best known for developing the passivated edge technology for separated industrial solar cell concepts, to boost cell and module efficiencies. "

Dr. Balachander Krishnan holds a Ph.D. from semiconductor devices and has over two decades ofexperience in technology, manufacturing, and R&D from Europe. As the ChiefOperating Officer(Ingot-Wafer-Cell-Module) of INDOSOL Solar, he oversees allfacets of technology and operations, including the production processes foringots, wafers, cells, and modules. His strategic leadership and technicalinsight are crucial in advancing INDOSOL's commitment to innovative solarsolutions, positioning the company as a leader in the Indian solar industry.  

Dr. Deepa Oberoi is a Research Fellow at the University of Leicester (UK), leading sustainable materials recovery research within the APOLLO Project, the UK and EU's largest initiative on photovoltaic (PV) panel recycling. She was among only three fellows from Southeast Asia awarded the prestigious British Council STEM Fellowship at Imperial College London, where she advanced research linking green chemistry, electrochemical engineering, and circular economy systems. A university topper and CSIR Fellowship awardee, she earned her PhD in Synthetic Materials Chemistry from IIT Roorkee, focusing on hybrid materials for smart, sustainable applications. Her current work explores Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) and ultrasound-assisted electrochemical recycling, translating lab innovations into scalable green technologies for a circular solar economy.  

Amit has been working in Solar Industry since last 15 years and started his career with a stint in off-grid industrial market with TBP, followed by nine years of leading busines for SCHOTT Solar in India with last four years in south east Asia too. Currently he is working with Enerparc Energy as Head of Business Development and Marketing for India as well as GCC countires. Prior to joining Solar industry, he has worked for nine years in Process control industry with companies like ABB and earlier has completed his Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering folowed by PG Diploma in Marketing Management. Personally he enjoys long distance running and has been participating in many national and International marathons.