New standards for solar PV modules | Quote from Mr Sundeep Gupta, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jakson Group
With reference to the new set of standard specifications issued by the Government for solar Photo-Voltaic (PV) modules, please find below the comments of Mr Sundeep Gupta, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jakson Group –
“Jakson is fully supportive of the new notification issued by MNRE, Government of India, for Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods requiring compulsory BIS registration. This move will ensure that sub-standard solar modules and components are not used in the construction of new solar installations in India. It will also be a big boost for domestic manufacturers as it will create a level playing field for them to compete with solar imports from other countries. There could be some cost escalation initially for new solar installations due to this directive, but it will be beneficial in the long run because Operational & Maintenance (O&M) costs of solar installations will reduce significantly due to usage of quality products.”
About Jakson Group:
Jakson has been a market leader in the power diesel genset business over the last two decades through its partnership with Cummins, which holds more than 50% market share in the Rs 6,000 crore genset sales in India. In 2012, the company diversified into the solar business to tap significant opportunities. Over the years, Jakson has strengthened its presence in the solar sector and has quietly embarked on a growth path. Today, Jakson is amongst the few players in the industry with an integrated solar portfolio that includes IPP plants, EPC, solar products and manufacturing.
· As a Solar IPP, Jakson owns and operates solar power plants that sell power to state utilities under long term power purchase agreements.
· In the EPC segment, Jakson has engineering expertise and execution teams for both land based as well as rooftop solar power projects. Its EPC services include end-to-end design, construction, procurement, engineering, commissioning and O&M for solar projects.
· Jakson also provides a wide range of B2B and B2C solar products which are distributed through a wide dealer network in India and overseas.
· The company has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greater Noida that manufactures solar modules and module mounting structures.For more information, please visit www.jakson.com
