Dust Accumulation, Shading Will No Longer Hinder Solar Panel Efficiency

Solar power is rapidly expanding from businesses to households, providing clean energy generated from sunlight. While it has become an essential part of daily life, concerns have been raised—as with every innovation, there are both benefits and challenges. Despite being a key pillar of India’s clean energy transition, factors like shading, dust accumulation, and electrical disruptions often hinder its efficiency. To curb this dust, CDIL Semiconductors has unveiled the nation’s first indigenous Solar Bypass Diodes to mitigate these losses by maintaining an uninterrupted power flow, improving energy yield, and extending the lifespan of solar panels.

"Achieving true energy independence starts with high-quality, domestically manufactured semiconductor components. By advancing solar technology, we are not only strengthening India's renewable energy ecosystem but also ensuring that our innovations drive the nation’s self-reliance and global competitiveness in clean energy solutions," said Prithvideep Singh, General Manager, CDIL Semiconductors.

The company’s innovation represents a leap forward in India’s renewable energy ambitions, ensuring more reliable and cost-effective solar power for homes, businesses, and industries. With the new line, the company has expanded its capacity by 25 million units.

This not only enhances reliability but also maximizes the return on investment for solar adopters, the company added.

The launch aligns with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a national initiative aimed at expanding residential solar power adoption across India.

These diodes, which are produced at CDIL's cutting-edge plant in Mohali, India, represent a significant turning point in India's progress toward electronic independence. The Solar Bypass Diodes from CDIL are designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions of India and have an industry-leading low forward voltage drop and good thermal stability. These diodes, which are produced utilizing sophisticated automation processes, offer an affordable substitute for imported parts, assisting India in lowering its dependency on semiconductor imports while improving the functionality of its quickly expanding solar infrastructure.

The introduction comes after CDIL's significant growth in late 2023, when it increased the scale of its production capacity to satisfy the growing demand for semiconductor components in India's industrial and energy sectors, with a particular emphasis on silicon carbide technology. With this most recent development, CDIL is still able to support India's move to renewable energy.

CDIL has been leading India's semiconductor revolution for more than 60 years. from specialist semiconductor components to diodes and transistors. CDIL continues to be a key player in India's transition to a more energy-efficient future with to its state-of-the-art technology, staff of more than 300 highly qualified specialists, 625 million manufacturing capacity, and dedication to quality.