2026

NCPRE Founding co-PI receives Padma Shri Award

Prof. Juzer Vasi, who co-founded NCPRE in 2010, and has continued his engagement with the Centre since then, received the Padma Shri Award.
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Strengthening Global Partnerships for India's Tandem Solar Cell Mission

As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate the development of next-generation photovoltaic technologies in India, Prof. Dinesh Kabra, co-PI of NCPRE, visited the headquarters of Von Ardenne in Dresden, Germany.
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NCPRE Start-Up SolarMarq trains engineers from Burkina Faso on use of EL Imaging

As reported in the December 2025 Newsletter, the NCPRE start-up company SolarMarq Engineering LLP has been exporting its product – the electroluminescence (EL) camera with attachments – to several countries.
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NCPRE Showcases India's Progress in Tandem Solar Cell Technology at HOPV 2026

Prof. Dinesh Kabra, co-PI of NCPRE represented India at the prestigious Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics (HOPV 2026) conference held in Uppsala, Sweden, where he delivered an invited talk on the recent progress of halide perovskite- based tandem solar cell technology.
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Aluminium Foil Winding Transformer for High-Efficiency Dual Active Bridge Converters

Researchers at NCPRE, IIT Bombay, have developed a medium-frequency transformer (MFT) employing aluminium foil windings for Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converters to improve efficiency and power density for PV systems
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Short-term program on "Theory and Technology of Silicon Solar Cells"

A 2-day program covering the theory, design, fabrication technology, and characterization of silicon solar cells and wafers.
Date: July 1^st to 2^nd, 2026
Venue: Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay
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Short-term program on "Theory, Technology and Manufacturing of Silicon Solar Cells"

A 4-day program covering solar cell theory, fabrication, characterization, and a deep dive into industrial TOPCon solar cell manufacturing.
Date: July 1^st to 4^th, 2026
Venue: Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay
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Short-term program on "Battery Energy Storage Systems: Fundamentals and System Design"

A 3-day program providing a comprehensive understanding of battery technologies, sizing, system components, and applications in modern power systems.
Date: July 14^th to 16^th, 2026
Venue: IIT Bombay
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NCPRE hosts Distinguished Visiting Professors

NCPRE hosted two solar PV experts as a part of IIT Bombay’s Distinguished Visiting Professorship programme.
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What Drives Abrasion Damage in PV Anti-Soiling Coatings?

Anti-soiling (AS) coatings are applied to the glass surface of the PV module to reduce dust accumulation and maintain energy yield, especially in regions with high particulate matter levels.
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Capacitive Isolated Series Stacked Dual Active Bridge Converter for MVDC applications

Researchers at NCPRE, IIT Bombay, have developed a novel DC-DC converter topology for medium-voltage DC applications aimed at improving the efficiency
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University of Paris-Saclay Delegation visits NCPRE/PoTIC

As part of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, a delegation from the University of Paris-Saclay visited IIT Bombay
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Visit by Shri Mayank Tewari, Additional Secretary, MNRE on March 19, 2026

Shri Mayank Tewari, Additional Secretary, MNRE and Dr. Anil Kumar, Scientist ‘E’, MNRE visited NCPRE on March 19, 2026.
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Visit to NCPRE by team of Goldi Sun Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Mehul Doshi, Chief Technology Officer; Mr. Keshav Prasad, Senior Advisor; and Mr. Bibek Saha from Goldi Sun Private Limited visited NCPRE on February 10, 2026, to explore potential avenues for collaboration.
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NCPRE’s work on Automating PV Cleaning Event Detection for Accurate Soiling Loss Estimation in PV Power Plants

Photovoltaic (PV) soiling loss refers to the buildup of dust on PV systems, which reduces their power output over time. This leads to financial losses and necessitates regular cleaning.
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Visit of Tata Power CEO and his team to NCPRE/PoTIC

A distinguished delegation from Tata Power, led by Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, visited NCPRE/PoTIC on February 10, 2026, to explore potential areas of strategic collaboration in advanced solar and power technologies.
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Short-Term Course on Theory and Technology of Silicon Solar Cells

Prof. Anil Kottantharayil, at NCPRE and PoTIC, organized a three-day short-term course titled "Theory and Technology of Silicon Solar Cells" from Feb 6 to 8, 2026.
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Japanese Solar PV Delegation Visits NCPRE/PoTIC

Mr. Takehiko Matsuo, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Government of Japan, visited NCPRE/PoTIC on 19 January 2026 along with delegations from METI, JETRO, and NEDO.
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Morphology-Controlled Charge Transport in 1.8 eV Wide-Bandgap Perovskites for All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells

Wide band gap (WBG) perovskite solar cells are a key element for all perovskite tandem solar cells, multi-junction space PV, and transparent PV technological applications
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Celebrating 50 Years of Solar Photovoltaics in India

Solar photovoltaics (PV) in India started 50 years ago in 1976, when the public sector company Central Electronics Ltd. Started making solar cells and solar modules, aimed primarily at deployment in rural and remote areas.
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NCPRE’s Research on Advanced TCAD Modelling Enhances the Performance of Multi-Structure TOPCon Solar Cells

TOPCon silicon solar cell design is the most widely used technology for fabricating commercial high-efficiency solar cells (SCs). For most commercial applications, polysilicon (poly-Si) based passivating contacts on the rear side are being used.
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Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) in Solar Inverters

Solar inverters play a major role in converting solar power into usable electricity. To keep them safe and reliable, an important feature called the Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) is used.
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AnyD Materials: A Start-Up for Silver Paste going from Laboratory Innovation to Indigenous Manufacturing

AnyD Materials Pvt. Ltd. https://anydmaterial.com/ is a deep-tech startup originating from long-term research carried out at the Particulate Materials Laboratory
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Solar Compass launches Special Issue at NCPRE Event

The international journal Solar Compass launched a Call for Papers for the “Special Issue on Field Reliability of PV Modules and Plants in the Global South”
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NCPRE, PoTIC and EE Department are organizing a talk as follows. All are invited - especially students - for what promises to be an insightful and entertaining talk.

Speaker: Prof. Pradeep Nair, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay.
Date : 10^th February 2026, 3:30 PM
Venue: GG-301, Girish Gaitonde Building, IIT Bombay
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Organizing a one-day event on Harnessing the Sun for 50 Years, Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Solar Photovoltaics in India.

Date: January 28, 2026
Venue: Victor Menezes Convention Centre, IIT Bombay
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Invitation for the IEEE EDS talk on Reliable Measurement of ion densities in inorganic perovskite solar cells" by Prof. Vikram Dalal.

Date: 9^th January 2026, 12:00PM
Venue: EE301, GG Building, EE department

3-day workshop program on "Theory and Technology of Silicon Solar Cells"

Faculty in charge: Prof. Anil Kottantharayil
Date: January 28, 2026
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