In order to meet the new requirements of the photovoltaic market, BYD announced in August that it is expanding its production capacity for the launch of solar modules with higher nominal power. For this purpose, the production of polycrystalline model/family P6K and monocrystalline model/family M7K s was reduced. Amid this scenario, doubts arose regarding the restructuring of the factory located in Campinas (SP).
Will demand be affected? What can the sector expect? In an interview with Canal Solar, Adalberto Maluf, Marketing and Sustainability Director at BYD Brazil, commented on the subject and also answered other questions regarding the reformulation process.
Furthermore, he also discussed how BYD is preparing for a possible approval of PL 5829, which aims to create the Legal Framework for GD (distributed generation) in Brazil, as well as the company's performance in the battery and EV market (vehicles electricity) in the country.
Recently, BYD announced the restructuring of its factory. What is the company's strategy, what can the market expect with this restructuring?
The factory is being restructured due to the need to expand production capacity to launch photovoltaic modules with higher nominal power, aiming to meet new market demands. The new s have a power of 450 W, efficiency of 20,9% and are suitable for residential systems, agribusiness solutions or even in commercial, industrial and off-grid generation.
This is an unprecedented achievement for the national industry, as it is the most powerful module ever developed in Brazil. This launch shows how committed BYD is to investing in research and development of technologies and generating jobs in the country. BYD, which is already a leader in solutions for a more sustainable world, also invests in creating products that are increasingly adapted to the Brazilian climate reality.
Will the restructuring affect demand? Who has already ordered the modules, will they be able to collect them? Will there be replacement modules?
To begin manufacturing the 450 W s in 2021, production of the 6 W polycrystalline photovoltaic modules model/family P335K and the 7 W monocrystalline model/family M395K has been reduced and should be closed in the near future.
However, in order to avoid any type of inconvenience or adversity caused by the lack of product for projects that are in the approval and/or negotiation phase, BYD increased its stock of these s, allowing our partners to issue new orders for purchases until 31/08/21 for the P6K family – polycrystalline – and until 30/09/2021 for the M7K family – monocrystalline, in addition to maintaining replacement stocks for our customers.
Regarding PL 5829. With the sanction of the law, the market is predicting a boom in projects. Is BYD preparing for this?
We believe that the sector will continue to grow well before and after the approval of the regulatory framework by the Senate, as it guarantees more legal security for everyone at a time of strong demand for cheaper renewable energy.
BYD is already the largest national manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, and intends to further expand local manufacturing capacity to meet the sector's growing demands. In 2021, we have already experienced important growth in the commercialization of national s.
We had already opened a new shift at the Campinas factory in the first half of this year, hiring around 60 new employees, totaling more than 400 employees. BYD is prepared to expand further to meet the demands of the national market.
Regarding the BYD battery factory in Manaus, how is the commercialization process going?
BYD's manufacturing plant in Manaus is still dedicated to the production of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries to supply BYD's 100% electric bus chassis, developed in Campinas.
With a production capacity of over a thousand batteries per year, the factory, located in an area of 5 square meters, allows for the expansion of new production lines in the future to also serve other manufacturers. In the near future, we intend to expand production to include energy storage systems. Everything will depend on the acceptance of our products to be launched at Intersolar 2021.
Does BYD intend to sell electric vehicles in Brazil?
BYD is one of the largest global manufacturers of electric vehicles, having led sales in the world for 6 years. We were the second automaker to sur the mark of more than 1 million electrified cars sold, as well as 114 thousand commercial EVs. The company has been expanding its operations globally and, in Brazil, we should have good news in 2022.
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