LatestIP And Trademarks 16 September 2026
Coal India Secures Patent for Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells
Coal India Limited has been awarded a patent for its bifacial perovskite solar cell technology, developed in partnership with IIT Bombay. The breakthrough aims to boost efficiency and lower costs in India's renewable energy push, positioning the public sector unit at the forefront of next‑generation solar solutions.
Coal India Limited, together with IIT Bombay, secured a patent for a new bifacial perovskite solar cell design.
- The technology combines bifacial panel architecture with perovskite materials to capture sunlight from both sides, promising higher energy yields.
- Intended to lower the overall cost of solar power generation and accelerate India's renewable energy targets.
- Marks a significant step for a public sector enterprise moving into advanced clean‑tech research.
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