Alishan Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. has marked a transformative year, emerging as a key reliability partner for Africa’s rapidly expanding solar manufacturing and project development sector. As the continent increasingly adopts high-efficiency PV technologies, such as TOPCon and tandem solar cells, the demand for next-generation encapsulants—materials that protect and extend the life of solar modules—has surged. Alishan has met this challenge with science-driven innovation, customer-focused collaboration, and strategic capacity expansion.
Advancing Encapsulant Reliability for Africa’s Sun-Intense Climates
Over the past year, Alishan has focused on enhancing material reliability to withstand harsh environmental conditions prevalent across Africa, including high UV exposure and humidity. Through in-house R&D guided by Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, the company optimized the EVA/POE ratio in its EPE films, creating encapsulants capable of enduring three times the IEC stress conditions. This performance benchmark positions Alishan’s EPE film as a leading solution for high-durability solar modules, particularly important for regions with intense sun and variable climates.
These innovations have strengthened Alishan’s engagement with top-tier module manufacturers and supported its expanded production capacity, now reaching 6.6 GW.
Innovations Supporting Africa’s Solar Technology Transition
As PV technologies evolve on the continent, Alishan has introduced three key products designed to address emerging reliability challenges:
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Alishan EPE – Offers exceptional stability for TOPCon and high-efficiency modules.
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Low-Acid EVA – Acts as a superior back encapsulant, generating up to four times less acid than conventional EVA, enhancing module lifespan in tropical and coastal regions.
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EPE-DC – A down-conversion encapsulant that transforms harmful UV light into usable wavelengths, reducing UV-induced degradation while supporting potential power gains.
These solutions collectively enhance module performance and reliability, demonstrating Alishan’s proactive approach to technology adoption ahead of market demand.
Sustainable Growth Through Quality and Strategic Partnerships
Alishan credits its success to consistent product quality, stringent testing standards—including NABL-backed processes—and deep customer engagement. Joint qualification activities, ongoing R&D investment, and responsive technical support have positioned the company as a long-term reliability partner, rather than a mere supplier of materials.
Looking Ahead: Expansion Across Africa and Next-Generation Technologies
By next year, Alishan plans to scale production capacity to 10 GW and explore encapsulant solutions for bifacial (BC) and tandem solar cell technologies, which are gaining traction across African markets. The company is also engaging with leading module makers on strategic partnerships, including capacity booking and co-development programs. With this expansion, Alishan is set to accelerate Africa’s transition toward high-efficiency, durable solar modules capable of thriving under the continent’s challenging climatic conditions.
