BHEL expands PV module production capacity

Bharat Heavy Electricals has expanded its PV module manufacturing capacity from 3MW from 8MW per annum. The state-owned firm said that it will now be able to handle “larger and thinner” silicon wafers in its Bangalore factory. BHEL is also planning to set up a joint venture with Bharat Electronics for a 250MW integrated factory to produce silicon wafers, and solar cells and modules.