Key takeaways:
Premier Energies has introduced a TOPCon module using domestically manufactured cells under DCR requirements
The module combines a 630 W output with an all-black design typically suited for rooftop installations
Key specifications align with mainstream TOPCon performance, including standard degradation and temperature characteristics
With upstream cell manufacturing taking off in India, suppliers are now able to provide made-in-India cells and modules. It won’t be long before ingots and wafers are also produced and procured domestically for cell and module manufacturing.
Premier Energies, an integrated cell and module manufacturer based in Telangana, India, has recently launched a TOPCon module with an aesthetically all-black appearance, branded as NeoBlack DCR. The ‘DCR’ here stands for Domestic Content Requirement, which means the cells are manufactured in India. This bifacial module, as the company states, is suitable for all markets, but such an all-black appearance is usually targeted at the rooftop market for obvious reasons.
This dual-glass TOPCon module is based on 132 half-cut cells made in-house from 210R (210 × 182.3 mm) wafers in a 16BB configuration. It has a maximum power output of 630 W and a conversion efficiency of 23.32%. Like other mainstream TOPCon modules, it has a Pmax temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C and a power degradation of 1% in the first year. At the end of 30 years, with an annual power attenuation of 0.4%, the module retains 87.4% of its maximum power output. It measures 2,382 × 1,134 × 35 mm and weighs about 33.5 kg.
According to the datasheet provided to TaiyangNews, the product has obtained all relevant IEC certifications and has also undergone reliability testing, indicating its commercial availability. The company’s production capacity for the module is unknown, and the product datasheet is unavailable on the company’s website at the time of writing.
Chandra Mauli Kumar, Chief Production Officer of Premier Energies, said, “Our integrated cell and module manufacturing setup ensures consistency, durability, and high efficiency, making the NeoBlack series a strong addition to our portfolio. This launch strengthens Premier Energies’ position in residential rooftop segment, aligning with the growing demand under initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar, while reinforcing its leadership in advanced solar cell and module technologies.”