PM Shri Modiji's Visit to Australia - 8th July 2016

 Subject: 

Strategic Opportunity: Scaling Kardinia Energy's Printed Solar Technology in India

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Respected Shri P. K. Mishraji,

( 'pkmishra.pmo@gov.in' )

As the Prime Minister prepares for his visit to Australia, I am writing to highlight a

high-impact industrial opportunity that aligns with India’s decarbonization and

manufacturing goals.

Strategic Opportunity: Accelerating India's Printed Solar Ecosystem

Japan has identified ultra-thin, flexible perovskite solar cells as their "best card"

for industrial competitiveness, recently subsidizing this sector with $1 billion to

secure domestic supply. 

India has an immediate opportunity to lead in this space by accelerating

a partnership with Kardinia Energy ( Australia ).

Kardinia's Printed Solar Plastic Film—manufactured at a target cost below $10

per square meter and weighing less than 0.3 kg per square meter—is the

breakthrough needed to unlock gigawatts of power on the vast "terrace-starved"

roof space of India's high-rise urban landscape, where heavy traditional panels are

not viable.

Momentum is already building: 

I have noted that Mr. Anthony Letmon, CEO of Kardinia Energy, has already met

with Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh (Secretary, DPIIT) in May 2023, to discuss

scaling operations in India

Mr. Letmon posted on Linkedin : 

"It was a pleasure to meet with Rajesh Kumar Singh 

( secy-ipp@nic.in ), 

 

... to discuss how Kardinia 

Energy and Printed Solar can provide low-cost and highly scalable solar energy,

potentially creating thousands of local jobs. With follow-up actions discussed

combined with considerable interest already from dozens of companies across

India, we look forward to working through a strategy towards the scale-up of

operations in India."

 

The Proposal: 

I urge that the Prime Minister's itinerary include a visit to Kardinia Energy's facility

 to signal high-level support for this initiative, which could bypass established

 silicon-based supply chains and secure India's position in next-generation solar

 manufacturing.

Key Contacts:

• Kardinia Energy CEO : 
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• Mr. Anthony Letmon ( Anthony Letmon / anthony@kardiniaenergy.com )
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For further context on why this technology is critical for India, please see my

 following notes:

1. Kardinia - a warm / sunny Welcome
2. Procuring Technology for “ Printed Solar Film “
3. From “ Trailer to Movie “ for Solar Power

Thank you for your time and consideration.

With respectful regards,

Hemen Parekh 

Mumbai +91 98675 50808 | www.HemenParekh.ai

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Sources

#	Title	Date	About
1	Procuring Technology for “ Printed Solar Film “	2022-02	Advocacy for procuring high-tech solar solutions via Indian envoys.
2	Kardinia - a warm / sunny Welcome	2023-05	Discussion on Kardinia Energy's printed solar film and India's potential.
3	From “ Trailer to Movie “ for Solar Power	2024-04	Advocacy for co-operative community solar farms.