Solar Technology Advancements - PERC Vs TOPCON Vs HJT Technologies (Session 1)

Dr. Neha Sainbhi is currently working as Manager in Research and Development department in Waaree Energies Limited. She is responsible for new product development, PV market trends and analysis, developing technology roadmap, product datasheet and collaterals, white papers and technical write-ups, conducting webinars and providing training etc. She is a gold-medalist in her Master's degree in Solar Energy and holds PhD degree in Electrical engineering focused on Solar PV. She has a cumulative experience of more than 9 years in solar PV domain. Her research interest lies in design, development, performance, degradation and reliability assessment of PV modules.

More than 36 years professional experience (including last 29 years in International Photo Voltaic (PV) industries Solar PV Power Plant: Successfully installed more than 1500 MW module in ACME, Orange Renewable Power (Greenko Group) & Juniper Green Energy Core competency in Wafer, Solar Cell & Module: Technology, manufacturing, process, quality, product, reliability & R & D PV manufacturing: Successfully installed more than 800 MW cell & module manufacturing facilities in India Websol, Central Electronics Ltd (A Govt. of India Enterprise under DSIR) & Moser Baer-MBPV (Founder member of MBPV-Employee No 2) Audited more than 25 PV cell & module manufacturing facilities in India & China on behalf of Électricité de France (EDF) Auditor of Électricité de France (EDF) in South-east Asia Had in-depth training under guidance of Prof. Giuliano Martinelli, University of Ferara, Italy on crystal growth, ingot, wafer, cell & module manufacturing (at Helios Technology Srl, Padova, Italy) in 1994 Inter-University Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), Belgium: Worked with Dr. Jozef Szlufci & implemented Screen Printed Diffusion Technology at Central Electronics Ltd (Govt of India & Govt of Belgium project) in 1998 Sunpower Corporation, San Jose: Interacted with Prof Dr. Richard Swanson, CTO of Sunpower Corporation & also Dr. Charlie Gay, Board of Directors Sunpower Corporation, US for technical due-diligence on IBC (Inter-digitated Back Contact) Solar Cell Technology in 2004

Lejo Joseph Koduvelikulathu, Head of Department R&D Solar Cells holds a M.S in Electronics and Nano-Micro systems. He is working with ISC Konstanz since 2010. His research encompasses device simulation and metallisation losses in solar cells. He is an expert for cell process integration, and has been actively involved and part of ISC's technology transfers and production cell ramp-up support to projects in India ( nPERT, PERC, TOPCOn) and China ( IBC-ZEBRA). He is currently leading the R&D Solar cell department.

Sumit Kumar has over 22 years of sound experience in leading entire Engineering & Product Team, which includes managing deliverables of technology benchmarking, product launch and positioning. Recognised as a product management leader and persistent innovator, Sumit has championed some of the most successful product development strategies and product launches. Showcasing unwavering commitment and expertise, he has worked with reputed brands like Adani Solar, Novatec Solar, Moser Baer, C&S Electric and British Council amongst others. At present Sumit works as Assistant Vice President, Technology at Vikram Solar. Fascinated by renewable energy, providing innovative product & technology solutions, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the company's prominence in the solar energy sector. His journey not only reflects his professional success but also extensively exhibits his profound passion for sustainable and clean energy solutions

An Engineering Graduate with an MBA specialized in Marketing Management. He has 30+ years of working experience in Mechanical Engineering companies, Telecom, Healthcare, Banking and Business Process Management organizations, in Operational, Sales & Marketing and Strategic roles. He commenced working with engineering companies like WEBB India, FESTO, SMC Pneumatics, etc. Currently, heading the VDMA South India office covering states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. There are around 200+ VDMA members located in the southern region. He represents VDMA on the OPC UA FORUM India steering committee member. He also represents the activities of Woodworking Machinery Division Frankfurt in India.

Rohit Gadre leads BNEF's solar sector research for India. His focus is on analyzing market trends, policy dynamics, companies' strategies and building forecasts to provide strategic insights on the development in the sector. Rohit previously worked as a consultant with DNV GL Singapore advising regulators, government agencies, utilities, developers and credit ratings agencies on regional electricity markets, energy policies and energy efficiency standards. Rohit holds an MSc in the Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London and B.E. in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.