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					</table><p>India’s solar industry is set for unprecedented expansion, presenting significant opportunities for manufacturers, solution providers, and product sellers. Consumers have a wide range of brands to choose from, making it essential for suppliers to stand out, engage with buyers, and make a lasting impact.</p>
<p>Mercom India is <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-coimbatore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hosting</a> its Buyer-Seller Meet in Coimbatore on June 12, 2025, at the O By Tamara Hotel.</p>
<p>The Buyer-Seller Meet seeks to facilitate direct engagement between solar installers, distributors, and manufacturers. It aims to deliver multiple business advantages, including improved market access, deeper business interactions, and direct communication between buyers and suppliers.</p>
<p>The event will also support participants in understanding current market dynamics, displaying new technologies, and building B2B relationships.</p>
<p>The registration for the event will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a brief inaugural session.</p>
<p>It will be followed by a panel discussion on<strong> “Building a Robust Regional Supply Chain Ecosystem,”</strong> which will feature Krishna Arjun, Vice President-Technology at <a href="https://swelectes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swelect Energy Systems</a>; Jogeswara Rao, Head Sales South India at <a href="https://www.fronius.com/en-in/india" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fronius India</a>; and Gobi Krishna A, Senior Manager – Projects (South) at <a href="https://www.prozealgreen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prozeal Green Energy</a> as speakers.</p>
<p>This session will be followed by company presentations from 11:40 AM. Ravi Madena, Regional Manager – South India, Sales and Marketing at <a href="https://www.adanisolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Solar</a>, will present first, followed by Abhinav Kaushik, Marketing Manager at <a href="https://gautamsolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gautam Solar</a>.</p>
<p>These presentations will be followed by the second panel discussion on <strong>“Emerging Opportunities in the Distributed and Large-Scale Project Segments,”</strong> which will feature Prashanth Byndoor, Regional Head – South India Sales and Marketing at Adani Solar; Muthukumaran S, Senior Sales Manager at <a href="https://www.fimer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FIMER</a>; Suraj Vernekar, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://aegeustechnologies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aegeus Technologies</a>; and Ramesh Babu, Executive Vice President of <a href="https://www.metalkraft.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metalkraft</a> as panelists.</p>
<p>The event will conclude with a networking lunch at 1:20 PM.</p>
<p>The event offers a unique platform for businesses to showcase localized, high-quality solar products and solutions to a targeted audience. For buyers, including solar installers and distributor communities, it offers an opportunity to explore current trends, interact with manufacturers, and assess products based on quality and cost.</p>
<p>For sellers, the event offers access to multiple buyers in one location, enables focused discussions with potential clients, and provides valuable insights into buyer expectations and competitor strategies.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-coimbatore/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register now</a> to attend the event and gain insights on market trends in the renewable energy landscape.</p>


Building a Solar Supply Chain to Align with Distributed and Utility-Scale Demand


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					</table><p>The unprecedented growth of the Indian solar industry has created opportunities for manufacturers, solution providers, and product sellers.</p>
<p>At the recent <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-pune" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RE Buyer Seller Meet in Pune</a>, organized by Mercom India, experts discussed various opportunities in the distributed and large-scale project segments.</p>
<p>Yogesh Kudale, Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://taypro.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taypro</a>, and Chetan Amrutkar, AVP Sales and Marketing at <a href="https://genxpv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Genx PV</a>, discussed the various upcoming opportunities in the robotic cleaning and manufacturing of photovoltaic junction boxes, connectors, and cables.</p>
<p>During the session, Kudale highlighted the potential for consumers to save six times more by opting for robotic cleaning compared to traditional cleaning for modules.</p>
<p>He said, “When customers opt for a traditional cleaning, they spend about ₹1(~$0.0116) to ₹1.2 (~$0.014) per module, including the water expenses. However, that cost comes down to ₹0.20 (~$0.002) per module if a customer goes for robotic cleaning.”</p>
<p>Kudale added that while there is a general mindset that robotic cleaning is more expensive than the traditional mode, the reality is the opposite.</p>
<p>Robotic cleaning is a rapidly growing industry globally, as well as in India. However, a lack of awareness about the technology among solar project developers is still an issue.</p>
<p>“Most of the solar project owners still go for the traditional wet cleaning method, which can damage the modules over a period of time. When water is used without checking the total dissolved solids level, it forms scaling over the modules, damaging their productivity,” Kudale said.</p>
<p>Multiple technologies, including ultrasonic waves, drones, and rotating microfiber elements, can be utilized to address these issues.</p>
<p>Discussing the climatic challenges that solar project owners face during module cleaning, Kudale said that every project comes with a unique set of challenges.</p>
<p>“For example, we were working on a 50 MW project in Prayagraj, situated between a cement plant and a thermal power project. During the day, cement settles on the modules, while thermal gas elements accumulate at night, and when the morning dew hits the modules, it creates a layer of concrete on the surfaces.”</p>
<p>Kudale studied the project to solve this issue and scheduled the cleaning process even before the cement settled on the modules. “Each and every site needs a unique solution to address the challenges.”</p>
<p>Amrutkar spoke about Indian module manufacturers localizing components in their supply chains. While investment was a considerable challenge previously, the scenario has changed.</p>
<p>He said, “Post-COVID, a local supply chain is sought after, and we are prepared for it.”</p>
<p>Highlighting rising heat as one of the biggest challenges that cables face, Amrutkar added, “Developers must choose a 4-6 mm cable with a 5.7 mm diameter insulation part; however, they should opt for a cable with a thicker insulation part in the junction box. This helps address issues such as overheating, fire, and harsh climate conditions.”</p>
<p><strong>Keeping Pace With Technology</strong></p>
<p>Experts also point to the challenges of keeping pace with changing module technologies.</p>
<p>“There is a vast variety of technology that is lined up, and we try to go hand in hand with Chinese technology as they would come to India after a couple of months. When there is a change in module technology, we would have to change the junction box designs and connectors,” said Amrutkar.</p>
<p>According to him, companies with a forward-thinking mindset focus on research and development to give an ideal product to the industry.</p>
<p>“The technology changes are happening in modules and the machines that build these modules. There is automation and the use of AI on the manufacturing side,” said Amrutkar.</p>
<p>Kudale also highlighted the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in robotic cleaning.</p>
<p>He said, “One who adopts the technology first wins the race. We have deployed over 3,000 robots that are using AI and machine learning in the market. They fetch environmental data such as weather conditions and terrain irregularities to update their cleaning plans.”</p>
<p>He added that Taypro plans to expand the AI model further into the maintenance sector.</p>
<p>The next buyer-seller meet will be held in Coimbatore on June 12, 2025. You can register <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-coimbatore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
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<p>Mercom India is <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-bengaluru" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hosting</a> the RE Buyer Seller Meet in Bengaluru on February 7, 2025, at Hotel Leroy Grand, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru.</p>
<p>After Bengaluru, the event will move to Pune, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad.</p>
<p>The Buyer Seller Meet will be an important platform for the buyers-seller community in the solar industry. It will bring together a curated group of installers, distributors, communities, and vendors.</p>
<p>The one-day event will feature panel discussions on addressing challenges in the solar industry, with industry leaders presenting case studies. The event will also feature question-and-answer sessions and provide networking opportunities.</p>
<p>‘Building a robust regional supply chain system’ and ‘Emerging opportunities in the distributed and large-scale project segments’ will be the two themes in focus at the panel discussions.</p>
<p>Renewable energy buyers and sellers will benefit from the rich insights from industry stalwarts who will share their valuable experiences and views. The event will provide insights into the latest market trends, product options, and quality and cost comparisons of solar products, besides facilitating direct engagement with manufacturers and distributors.</p>
<p>Buyers will have the opportunity to explore market trends, gain insights into the latest solar trends and available product options, interact directly with manufacturers and distributors to discuss specific requirements and evaluate the quality and pricing advantages of various products.</p>
<p>Product sellers will gain access to multiple buyers on a single platform, saving time and effort. They can also engage in focused discussions with potential customers, understand their expectations, and gauge market trends. The forum will also provide opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and experts.</p>
<p>The Bengaluru Buyer Seller Meet will feature the Regional Head of South India (Sales &amp; Marketing) of <a href="https://www.adanisolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Solar</a>, Prashanth Byndoor, and Co-founder of <a href="https://strolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strolar</a>, Harshal Akhouri.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/buyer-seller-meet-2025-bengaluru/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register now</a> to attend the event and gain insights on market trends in the renewable energy landscape.</p>


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