INOXAP Powers ReNew’s Solar PV Facility

02 Dec 2024 CW Team

INOX Air Products (INOXAP), India’s largest manufacturer of industrial and medical gases, has commenced the supply of electronic and specialty gases to ReNew Photovoltaics Pvt. Ltd.’s solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing facility in Dholera, Gujarat. The partnership is governed by a long-term contract ensuring the seamless supply of Nitrous Oxide, Ammonia, and Silane through ISO containers and tube trailers.

“Our collaboration with ReNew for their first solar PV cell manufacturing facility demonstrates our capabilities in specialty gases and our commitment to supporting India’s renewable energy goals,” said Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOXAP. He added that the ISO-enabled supply chain enhances safety, reliability, and sustainability by reducing CO2 emissions.

The partnership also includes a comprehensive gas management solution tailored to meet ReNew’s operational needs. “We are focused on supporting India’s energy independence through sustainable PV cell production,” said Kailash Vaswani, Chief Financial Officer, ReNew. “Integrating INOXAP’s advanced gas supply solutions will help us establish our facility as a hub in the clean energy ecosystem.”

This collaboration marks a significant step towards advancing India’s clean energy initiatives and fostering a robust solar manufacturing infrastructure.

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