Arctech has further solidified its presence in the rapidly growing Indian solar market with the acquisition of an additional order for the SkyLine II solar tracking solution. The recent expansion elevates the total project capacity to an impressive 3.4GW, marking it as the largest project undertaken by Arctech in India.
Situated in the challenging arid desert region along the India-Pakistan border, where extreme temperatures surpass 50°C, and environmental challenges include high wind speeds and sandstorms, the SkyLine II project highlights Arctech’s remarkable technical prowess and commitment to delivering tailored solutions in demanding environments. The project’s success is attributed to Arctech’s leading technology, customised solutions, and robust product capabilities, instilling long-term trust among clients.
The SkyLine II tracking solution employs state-of-the-art multi-point parallel drive technology, boasting a wind speed threshold of 22m/s and a stow angle of 0°. This innovation not only mitigates risks during desert windstorms but also extends effective power generation hours, ensuring optimal performance even in adverse conditions.
Arctech’s dedicated local team, established over the past seven years, has played a pivotal role in optimising service quality from sales to installation and maintenance. Gail Chen, VP of East Asia and India at Arctech, emphasised the importance of the localised team, stating, “Arctech’s achievements in the Indian market are inseparable from the establishment of our localised team, which has enhanced work efficiency and capacity assurance. I believe that in the future, Arctech will provide global customers with even higher-quality services through excellent product equipment and capacity assurance.”
Addressing the demand for enhanced project efficiency, Arctech has implemented a combined solution of customised tracking systems, bifacial modules, and intelligent cleaning robots. This innovative design, incorporating high-power bifacial modules to increase irradiance and intelligent cleaning robots to reduce dust-induced power losses, maximises the efficiency of components and the entire solar power station.
In August 2022, Arctech’s first joint venture manufacturing base in India, Jash Energy, commenced operations. Covering a sprawling 16-acre site with an annual capacity of 3GW, the factory focuses on producing key components for the tracking solution, supplying components to various photovoltaic projects across India.
India’s solar market has experienced rapid growth, reaching a cumulative installed capacity for renewable energy of 129.6GW as of June 30, 2023, with solar energy contributing approximately 54% of the total renewable energy capacity, according to the International Energy Agency’s “World Energy Outlook” report. The report predicts that by 2050, India’s solar installed capacity will lead the charts.
