Key Highlights:
- Cutting-edge HJT technology propels Huasun Energy as a global leader in solar innovation.
- Sustainable manufacturing practices underscore Huasun’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Strategic foresight drives Huasun’s ambition towards mainstream adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Abhishek Kaushal, currently holding the position of Director for South Asia at Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd (Huasun), has an esteemed career exceeding 15 years in the energy sector. Renowned for his comprehensive expertise, Abhishek excels in strategy formulation for market entry, business development, sales enhancement, team leadership, project management, operations and contract negotiation. As an MBA (Oil & Gas), Abhishek has an extensive understanding of the entire energy sector value chain, effectively covering the wide spectrum of energy domain and connecting the dots between conventional energy and the Renewable Energy (RE) sectors. His experience encompasses senior roles within government entities, private firms, Chinese and domestic manufacturing companies, providing him with a deep insight into the sector’s intricacies. This knowledge, combined with his leadership abilities, establishes Abhishek as a prominent global leader in the renewable energy domain.
Q1. Could you provide a summary of Huasun Energy and the range of products they offer?
Huasun stands at the vanguard of technological innovation, specializing in the research and development (R&D) and large-scale production of ultra-high efficiency N-type silicon heterojunction (HJT) solar wafers, cells and modules. Recognized globally as a leading pioneer in HJT technology, Huasun has distributed more than 4GW of its HJT products to over 40 countries. With a current production capacity of 20GW, it holds the title of the world’s largest HJT manufacturer. Huasun is on a strategic path to double its production capacity to 40GW by the end of 2025. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of solar cell and module efficiency, as well as innovating cost-effective methods for mass production of HJT products. Looking ahead, Huasun is committed to delivering cutting-edge solar products that offer enhanced performance and unparalleled quality, aiming to make a substantial contribution to the establishment of a zero-carbon world.
Q2. Could you provide insights into your range of products and elucidate the advantages that HJT technology offers over other solar technologies for our readers?
Heterojunction solar technology has seen a notable increase in popularity due to its potential to improve efficiency and performance significantly. Huasun is dedicated to continuously enhancing the performance of its products and setting new standards regularly. To underscore the benefits of HJT technology, it is important to mention four “Highs”: high efficiency, high power output, high bifaciality and high reliability; and four “Lows”: low temperature coefficient, low degradation rate, low carbon emissions and low temperature processing. I am confident that, in the next few quarters, HJT will emerge as one of the leading n-type solar cell technologies.
Q3. How does Huasun Energy strategize its research and development efforts to maintain its leading position in innovation within the industry?
The solar industry is among the most dynamic sectors today, where innovation and continuous improvement are crucial for staying competitive. Huasun is acutely aware of this necessity and has always prioritized a philosophy of relentless enhancement. It’s important to highlight that the development of high-quality wafers, cells and modules is essential for ensuring the efficiency and durability of solar energy systems. Huasun has marked numerous achievements in research and development, successfully transitioning these advancements into mass production. Among its initiatives, Huasun has introduced its G12R (Rectangular) cell modules into mainstream production. Additionally, the company is fervently working on reducing wafer thickness and advancing its research on copper plating methods for mass production to decrease the use of silver. Other significant efforts include implementing zero busbar soldering technology, developing semi-transparent HJT modules for agrivoltaics and progressing in tandem cell technology among others.
Q4. South Asia offers a distinct mix of opportunities and challenges for the adoption of renewable energy. How does Huasun Energy customize its products and strategies to meet the particular requirements and subtleties of this varied region?
At Huasun Energy, our approach is fundamentally built on innovation, sustainability and customer focus. We recognize the dynamic nature of the solar industry and have tailored our strategy to align with prevailing industry trends. While every market presents its own set of unique opportunities and challenges, it’s evident that solar adoption is rapidly increasing across South Asia, particularly in India. Specifically for the Indian market, beyond our core competencies, we are seeking partnerships with local manufacturers to encourage the adoption of HJT cells and module production and to comply with the ALMM regulations. Additionally, we are engaging in discussions with distributors to establish a comprehensive distribution network across India.
Q5. Sustainability is a growing concern globally. How does Huasun Energy integrate sustainability principles into its manufacturing processes and supply chain management to minimize environmental impact?
At Huasun, our mission extends beyond simply producing solar products; we are committed to forging a sustainable future through our highly efficient low-temperature production process, positioning us as one of the industry’s lowest carbon emitters. We are proud to highlight that Huasun boasts one of the lowest carbon footprints, at approximately 366g CO2 equivalent per watt and we are aiming to reduce this figure to below 300g CO2 eq/W.
Q6. How do you envision the future for Huasun?
I am optimistic about the future, which I see as extremely promising with endless opportunities. Heterojunction technology (HJT) is poised to become a mainstream technology very shortly and is expected to be among the most in-demand technologies. Thanks to rapid developments and innovations, HJT is becoming more affordable, accessible and attainable. At Huasun, we have set an ambitious target to exceed sales of more than 2 GW this year in the South Asia region alone, with expectations for this figure to grow exponentially in the coming years. HJT offers excellent compatibility for integration with perovskites and other cell technologies, paving the way for the creation of high-efficiency tandem cells.
Huasun is on a path to sequentially advance through the technical evolution of HJT solar cells from version 3.0 (double-sided μc-Si), to 4.0 (double-sided μc-Si with copper plating), to 5.0 (full back-contact) and eventually to heterojunction-perovskite tandem cells. We aim to achieve a mass production efficiency of 28% (for 800W modules). This increase in efficiency will contribute to a further reduction in the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). Coupled with the continuous decrease in the costs of silicon wafers, metallization, Transparent Conductive Oxides (TCO), equipment and production, HJT is set to become the new generation of mainstream solar cell technology.
